Kreps: Complete Vocal Works - Part 1 (German Cantatas)
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- Composer: Johann Ludwig Krebs (1713-1780)
- Editor: Stephen A. Crist
- Format: Full Score
- Work Language: German
- ISBN:
- Size: 8.9 x 12.0 inches
Description
Johann Ludwig Krebs (1713–80) was reportedly J. S. Bach's favorite student. Since his entire career was spent as an organist, he composed a significant amount of organ music, in the mold of Bach. There also is a substantial body of keyboard works, chamber music, and orchestral music, most of which is available in reliable modern editions. The terra incognita is Krebs's vocal music, which has previously appeared only piecemeal. This edition presents the sixteen vocal compositions by Krebs that have been transmitted in one form or another. It includes a number of cantatas and other pieces with German texts, a group of liturgical compositions in Latin, and a substantial work in Italian that was composed to mark the passing of Maria Josepha, Queen of Poland. A scholarly edition of the complete vocal music of Krebs is long overdue, and it will enable study and performance of this important facet of Bach's legacy.
Contents:
Der Herr hat Großes an uns getan (Krebs-WV 106)
- Coro (SATB, 2 oboes, 2 trumpets, strings): "Der Herr hat Großes an uns getan"
- Recitativo (bass, SATB): "Gott Lob and Dank"
- Aria (tenor, strings): "Rühret euch, ihr süßen Saiten"
- Recitativo (soprano): "Nun, Gott der Allerhöchste gebe"
- Choral (SATB, 2 oboes, 2 trumpets, strings): "Und endlich, was das meiste"
Gott fähret auf mit Jauchzen (Krebs-WV 108)
- Coro (SATB, 2 horns, strings): "Gott fähret auf mit Jauchzen"
- Recitativo (tenor, soprano, 2 horns, strings): "Mein Jesus fähret auf"
- Aria duetto (soprano, alto, strings): "Brich, mein Heiland, durch die Lüfte"
- Recitativo (soprano, alto): "Der Himmel ist nun offen"
- Choral (SATB, 2 horns, strings): "Weil du vom Tod erstanden bist"
Lobet den Herrn in seinem Heiligtum (Krebs-WV 111)
- Coro (SATB, 2 oboes, 2 trumpets, timpani, strings): "Lobet den Herrn in seinem Heiligtum"
- Recitativo (alto, strings): "Halleluja! Gelobt sei deine Treu"
- Choral (SATB, 2 oboes, strings): "Sollt ich meinem Gott nicht singen?"
- Aria duetto (tenor, bass, strings): "Gott nimmt vor seine große Güte"
- Recitativo (SATB, strings): "O Höchster! Hätten wir die Kraft"
- Coro (SATB+SATB, 2 oboes, 2 trumpets, timpani, strings): "Gott hat alles wohlgemacht"
- Choral (SATB, 2 oboes, 2 trumpets, strings): "Wie heilig ist der Ort, an dem wir sind erschienen"
Jesu, meine Freude (Krebs-WV 110)
- Coro (SATB, oboe, strings): "Jesu, meine Freude"
- Recitativo (bass): "O eine Seligkeit"
- Aria (soprano, oboe, strings): "Schlage bald, geliebte Stunde"
- Choral (SATB, oboe, strings): "Wie bin ich doch so herzlich froh"
Seid barmherzig, wie auch euer Vater barmherzig ist (Krebs-WV 112)
- Coro (SATB, strings): "Seid barmherzig, wie auch euer Vater barmherzig ist"
- Recitativo (soprano, alto, tenor, bass, 2 bassoons, strings): "Hat nun dein Gott mit dir Geduld"
- Aria (soprano, 2 bassoons, strings): "Laß dein Herze mit Erbarmen"
- Choral (SATB, strings): "So vergeb ich auch gar leicht"
Uns ist ein Kind geboren (Krebs-WV 113)
- Coro (SATB, 2 oboes, 2 trumpets, strings): "Uns ist ein Kind geboren"
- Recitativo (bass): "Erwache doch, mein Geist"
- Aria (tenor, flute, oboe d'amore, strings): "Beuget euch bei dieser Krippen"
- Recitativo—Arioso (bass, strings): "Kann wohl im Himmel and auf Erden"
- Choral (SATB, 2 oboes, 2 trumpets, strings): "Ach, mein herzliebes Jesulein"
Herzlich tut mich verlangen (Krebs-WV 109)
- Choral—Recitativo (alto, SATB, strings): "Herzlich tut mich verlangen"
- Aria (alto, 2 flutes, strings): "Süßes Sterben, sanftes Schlafen"
- Recitativo (tenor): "Der Kerker wird doch endlich auch zerbrechen"
- Choral (SATB, strings): "Was wollen wir denn fürchten sehr"
Publishers use a lot of words to describe what they sell, and we know it can be confusing. We've tried to be as clear as possible to make sure you get exactly what you are looking for. Below are descriptions of the terms that we use to describe the various formats that music often comes in.
Choral Score
A score for vocalists that only contains the vocal lines. The instrumental parts are not there for reference. Generally, cheaper than a vocal score and requires multiple copies for purchase.
Facsimile
Reproductions of the original hand-written scores from the composer.
Full Score
For ensemble music, this indicates that the edition contains all parts on a single system (there are not separate parts for each player). In larger ensembles, this is for the conductor.
Hardcover
Hardbound. Generally either linen-covered or half-leather.
Orchestral Parts
Similar to a wind set, this is a collection of parts. In the case of strings, the numbers listed are the number of copies included, though generally these are available individually (often with minimum quantities required).
Paperback
When publishers offer multiple bindings (e.g. hardcover) or study scores, this is the "standard" version. If you're planning to play the music, this is probably what you want.
Performance / Playing Score
A score of the music containing all parts on one system, intended for players to share. There are not separate parts for each player.
Set of Parts
For ensemble music, this indicates that there are separate individual parts for each player.
Solo Part with Piano Reduction
For solo pieces with orchestra, this is a version that contains a piano reduction of the orchestra parts. For piano pieces, two copies are typically needed for performance.
Study Score
A small (think choral size) copy of the complete score meant for studying, and not playing. They make great add-ons when learning concertos and small chamber works.
Vocal Score
A score prepared for vocalists that includes the piano/organ part or a reduction of the instrumental parts.
Wind Set
For orchestral music, this is a collection of wind and percussion parts. The specific quantities of each instrument are notated.
With Audio
In addition to the printed music, the edition contains recordings of the pieces. This may be an included CD, or access to files on the internet.
With / Without Fingering (Markings)
Some publishers prepare two copies - a pure Urtext edition that includes no fingering (or bowing) suggestions and a lightly edited version that includes a minimal number of editorial markings.
Kreps: Complete Vocal Works - Part 1 (German Cantatas)
