Karg-Elert: 66 Chorale Improvisations, Op. 65 - Volume 2 (Passion)

Description

Karg-Elert's, Op. 65, the 66 chorale improvisations on Evangelical church hymns in six volumes, are his first organ works composed directly for this instrument. At first, in 1906, Karg-Elert had planned a collection of 40 preludes. in November 1909, the, Op. 65, with its volumes arranged for the most part according to the liturgical year, was complete and in print, crowned with a piece for organ and brass as 66th setting.

1. At the rivers of Babylon (A Lamb goes uncomplaining forth)
2. Lord Jesus Christ, be present now
3. Lord and Eldest of Thy followers
4. Lord, all my heart is fixed on Thee
5. My heart is filled with longing (Ah, wounded head that bearest)
6. O holy Jesus, how hast Thou offended
7. Thee will I love, my Strength, my Tower
8. I thank Thee, Lord, through Thy dear Son
9. O Lamb of God, most stainless
10. O world, I now must leave thee
11. What! no anthem for my Maker (Let us now with Christ be dying)