Johann Balthasar Kehl, Sei Lob und Ehr dem höchsten Gut
Yesterday I realized I still have to finish my series of choral preludes by Johann Balthasar Kehl. Only a few pieces left to go, and then it’s time to round them all up in...
Category: Kehl, Johann Balthasar
Johann Balthasar Kehl, Jesus meine Zuversicht
The introduction in this choral prelude is almost as long as the presentation of the choral melody that follows it. The piece shows Kehl at his best: relatively simple means are used to great...
Johann Balthasar Kehl, Jesu meine Freude
Kehl’s prelude on “Jesu meine Freude” has the melody alternating in the left hand and the right hand. It is a relatively simple piece, but is does not fail to leaf a profound impression....
Johann Balthasar Kehl, Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern
After yesterdays sparkling prelude to “Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern”, it’s now the turn for a much more restrained version. Kehl was perhaps inspired by the more lyrical aspects of the text (süsse Wurzel,...
Johann Balthasar Kehl, Seelenbrautigam Jesu
Another fine example of what Kehl was capable of. As is usual with Kehl this piece start with a somewhat unrelated intro. The intro sets the mood, but does not employ a motive from...
Johann Balthasar Kehl, Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr
Another one of the melodious, deceptively simple preludes, Kehl seems to have had the patent on. I use another manual for the choral melody, but this piece can of cource be played on one...
Johann Balthasar Kehl, Herzlich tut mich verlangen
This melody is one of the most famous and most used of the Lutheran church. It is for example also used for “Wie soll ich dich empfangen”, “Ach Herr mich arme Sünder”, “O haupt...
Johann Balthasar Kehl, Vom Himmel hoch da komm ich her
I have neglected Kehl somewhat these last months. And there quite a few pieces of him left to publish. So it’s about time to post a new piece by Kehl. The piece presented here...
Johann Balthasar Kehl, Gelobet seist du Jesu Christ
In this chorale prelude Kehl shows again his ability to create pieces that are unlike any other he wrote before. One can only admire the great variation in spirit and atmosphere in al his...
Johann Balthasar Kehl, Erschienen ist der herrlich Tag
One of the attractive bicinia Kehl seems to have had a patent on. The festive subject of the choral is a bit at odds with the dramatic e minor, yet Kehl manages to circumvent...
Johann Balthasar Kehl, Herr Jesu Christ du höchstes Gut
Even in a simple bicinium texture, Kehl manages to create a highly attractive piece, that is not too difficult, yet rewarding for both player and listener. The recording was done on the sample set...
Johann Balthasar Kehl, Ach bleib mit deiner Gnad (oder: Christus der ist mein Leben)
The chorale prelude on “Ach bleib mit deiner Gnad” by Kehl looks a bit daunting at first. But the 64th notes are more like written out trills or turns, than that they should be...
Johann Balthasar Kehl, Heut triumphiret Gottes Sohn
The title says it all. Happy Easter. The recording was done on the sample set of the Holzey organ of St. Peter and Paul in Weissenau by Prospectum. Score Kehl, Heut triumphiret Gottes Sohn...
Johann Balthasar Kehl, Nun sich der Tag geendet hat
Kehl’s prelude on “Nun sich der Tag geendet hat” is a simple yet beautiful piece. The recording was done on the sample set of the Holzey organ of St. Peter and Paul in Weissenau...
Johann Balthasar Kehl, Straff mich nicht in deinen Zorn
The chorale preludes of Kehl follow mostly the same basic pattern: a short introduction, the melody in the right hand addorned with grace notes, and a repetition of the introduction. The prelude on “Straff...