Karg-Elert: 66 Chorale Improvisations, Op. 65 - Volume 3 (New Year, Easter and other Holydays)

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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. All Glory be to God on High (Gloria in excelsis Deo)
2. Jehovah, let me now adore Thee
3. Ere yet the dawn hath filled the skies
4. Jesus, help conquer! Thou prince ever-living
5. Jesus Christ, my sure defence
6. Praise, O my soul, the Lord of glory
7. Deal with me, God, in mercy now
8. When these brief trial-days are spent
9. To God the Lord be praises
10. Strive aright when God doth call thee
11. Wake, awake, for night is flying