66 Chorale improvisations for organ


The 66 Chorale improvisations for organ, Op. 65, were composed by Sigfrid Karg-Elert between 1906 and 1908, and first published in six volumes in 1909. The composition was dedicated to "the great organist Alexandre Guilmant".

Volume 1. Advent, Christmas

  1. Oh remain with your grace – Christ that is my life
  2. From the depth of my heart
  3. All depends on our possessing
  4. It is our salvation come here to us
  5. Be joyful, my soul
  6. Praise be to You, Jesus Christ
  7. Praise God the Lord, Ye Sons of Men
  8. Open Wide the Gates
  9. With strength, o people – From God shall naught divide me
  10. From heaven above
  11. How shall I receive Thee

    Volume 2. Passiontide

  13. On the waters of Babylon
  14. Lord Jesus Christ, turn to us "
  15. Lord and Elder of the Christians
  16. Lord, Thee I love with all my heart
  17. My longing is unbounded
  18. Alas, dear Lord, what law then hast Thou broken
  19. I want to love you, my strength
  20. I thank Thee already through Thy Son
  21. Oh Lamb of God, innocent
  22. Oh world, I must leave you
  23. Should I not sing to my God – Let us with Jesus go

    Volume 3. New Year's Day, Easter and other festive days

  25. All Glory be to God on high
  26. To You, to You, God, will I sing
  27. On earth has dawned this day of days
  28. Jesus, help to triumph, you Prince of life
  29. Jesus, my confidence
  30. Praise the lord oh my soul
  31. Deal with me, God, according to your kindness
  32. After an examination of short days
  33. Now let us to God, the Lord
  34. Strive right, when God calls
  35. Wake up, calls the voice

    Volume 4. Ascension Day, Whitsuntide

  37. Ah, God and Lord – Draw us to Thee
  38. God of the heavens and the earth
  39. Lord what you will
  40. I thank Thee, dear Lord
  41. Jesus, my joy
  42. Come Holy Ghost, Lord God
  43. Oh that I had a thousand tongues
  44. Oh Deliverer from Bondage
  45. Oh eternity, thou thunderous word
  46. Oh God, you righteous God "
  47. How bright shines the morning star "

    Volume 5. Reformation, Day of Penance, Communion

  49. Out of the depths I cry to thee
  50. Christ, O lamb of God
  51. A mighty fortress is our God
  52. Jerusalem, you grand city
  53. My Jesus I will not leave
  54. O Gott, du frommer Gott
  55. Adorn yourself, o dear soul
  56. Should it sometimes seem alike - "Sollt es gleich bisweilen scheinen"
  57. "Straf mich nicht in deinem Zorn" – "Tretet her zum Tisch des Herrn"
  58. "Werde munter, mein Gemüte" – "Herr, du hast für alle Sünder"
  59. "Wer weiß, wie nahe mir mein Ende"

    Volume 6. Confirmation, Wedding, Baptism, harvest celebration

  61. Jesus, lead on – Soul's Bridegroom, Jesus, God's Lamb
  62. Dear Jesus, we are here
  63. Praise the Lord, the mighty King"
  64. Now thank we all our God
  65. Oh thou my life's Love – By thee, Jesus, will I remain "
  66. What God does, is done well "Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan"
  67. Whoever lets only the dear God reign "Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten"
  68. Whoever lets only the dear God reign "Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten"
  69. How bright shines the morning star "Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern"
  70. How will it be to me, Oh Friend of the soul "Wie wohl ist mir, o Freund der Seelen"
  71. Wonderful King, "Wunderbarer König"