Breitkopf & Härtel announces the publication of Engel und Hirten (Angels and Shepherds), 21 Choralvorspiele zu volkstümlichen Weihnachtsliedern für orgel, by Klaus Uwe Ludwig (EB 8837, €12).
Following on the heels of Sonne und Glanz (EB 8836), in which Klaus Uwe Ludwig presented chorale preludes for special occasions, Ludwig presents 21 organ preludes on popular Christmas carols and hymns in Engel und Hirten.
For his new collection, Ludwig has made a broad selection of pieces that goes beyond the hymns of the Evangelical Hymnal (and its regional sections). The musical design is stylistically wide-ranging. About half of the preludes can be played without pedal and thus on other keyboard instruments. The pieces are suitable as hymn preludes in worship services, community celebrations, interludes for nativity plays, and can be linked together to form a Christmas carol suite.
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