Sigfrid Karg-Elert (1877–1933)
14 Chorale Improvisations from Op. 65
We recommend Karg-Elert, 66 Chorale Improvisations Op. 65 to anyone who is looking for a “Complete Edition”.
EB 8374
32 pages | 23 x 30,5 cm | 149 g | ISMN: 979-0-004-17680-1 | Saddle Stitch
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Whoever wants more knows that the “Complete Edition” Op. 65 will not let him down.
“Perhaps if you enjoy these, you will want to get the complete six volumes from Breitkopf.” (The American Organist)
Contents (German): Ach bleib mit deiner Gnade = Ah, Jesu Christ with us abide — Freu’ dich sehr, O meine Seele = Rejoice greatly, O my soul — Herzlich lieb hab’ ich dich, O Herr = Lord, all my heart is fixed on thee — Herzliebster Jesu, was hast du verbrochen = Beloved Jesu, how hast thou transgressed — Alles ist an Gottes Segen = All comes by God’s great blessing — O Welt, ich muss dich lassen = O world, I e’en must leave thee — O Gott, du frommer Gott = O God, thou faithful God.
Contents (English):
Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness (op. 65/51)
Etemity, Thou word of fear (op. 65/42)
From heaven above to earth I come (This is the day, the Lord hath made) (op. 65/10)
God who madest earth and heaven (Holy Spirit, once again) (op. 65/35)
Jesus, help conquer! Thou prince ever-living (op. 65/26)
Lord Christ! I give Thee praises (O come, eternal Spirit, of truth) (op. 65/37)
Now thank we all our God (op. 65/59)
O God, Thou faithful God (op. 65/50)
O world, I now must leave thee (op. 65/21)
Praise, O my soul, the Lord of glory (op. 65/28)
What e’er my God ordains is right (op. 65/61)
What! no anthem for my Maker (Let us now with Christ be dying) (op. 65/22)
When the Lord recalls the banished (op. 65/5)
Ye sons of men, in eamest (From God 1 will not depart) (op. 65/9)