Karg-Elert: 66 Chorale Improvisations, Op. 65 - Volume 6 (Confirmation, Marriage, Baptism, Thanksgiving Day)

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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. Jesu, day by day, guide us on life's way (Bridegroom of the soul, Jesus, Lamb of God)
2. Blessed Jesus, at Thy word
3. Praise to the Lord, the almighty, the King of creation
4. Now thank we all our God
5. Thou Holiest Love, whom most I love (In Thy Service will I ever)
6. What e'er my God ordains is right
7. If thou but suffer God to guide thee (Major)
8. If thou but suffer God to guide thee (Minor)
9. O Morning Star! how fair and bright (I and my house)
10. O Friend of Souls, how well is me
11. Wondrous King almighty (Festive Chorale for Organ, trumpets, trombones and kettle-drums)