10 Chorale zum Praambulieren

Chorales for praambulation from the manuscripts edited by Martin Fischer

These 44 pieces are akin to written-down improvisations, using simple contrapuntal forms and close major-minor shifts. They are not arranged in any particular order. Each prelude makes use of a similar musical structure in which the first line of the hymn is played as a solo that is then given a straightforward imitative treatment, often in just three voices, interspersed with short melodic sequences, ending with a coda over a sustained pedal note.

01 Ach Gott vom Himmel sieh darein
02 Helft mir Gottes Gute preisen
03 Auf tiefer Not
04 Ein feste Burg
05 In dich hab ich gehoffet Herr
06 Vater unser im Himmelreich
07 Es woll uns Gott genadig sein
08 Allein zu dir Herr Jesu Christ
09 Wir glauben all an einem Gott
10 Wir glauben all an einem Gott