Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) is one of the most important composers in music history – his church cantatas combine spiritual depth with musical expressiveness. This edition contains selected arias and chorales from the cantatas BWV 175 “ Er rufet seinen Schafen mit Namen ” (He calls his sheep by name), BWV 91 “ Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ ” (Praise be to you, Jesus Christ), BWV 1 ‘ Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern’ (How beautifully shines the morning star) and the chorales from BWV 251 ‘ Gott, wie groß ist deine Güte ’ (God, how great is your goodness) and BWV 252 ‘ Jesu, deine Gnadenblicke ’ (Jesus, your gracious gaze), arranged for trumpet (C | B) and organ. Eberhard Kraus (1931-2003) has arranged the works for practical use in liturgy and smaller concert ensembles. The collection is particularly suitable for use in church services, on festive days or as a classy repertoire for brass instruments with organ. Content: 1. Öffnet euch, ihr beiden Ohren (BWV 175 - Open up, both ears) 2. Das hat er alles uns getan (BWV 91 - He has done all this for us) 3. Wie bin ich doch so herzlich froh (BWV 1- How joyful I am) 4. Nun danket Gott (BWV 252 (Trauungsmusik) - Now give thanks to God (wedding music)) 5. Sei lob und Ehr dem höchsten Gut (BWV 251 (Trauungsmusik) - Praise and honour to the highest good (wedding music))

Nicolas Le Bègue (1631–1702) is one of the most important organists and composers of the early French Baroque period. As court organist at the French royal court, he influenced an entire generation of musicians, including the young François Couperin. His works are characterised by delicate ornamentation, clear structures and a festive, meditative character. Nicolas Le Bègue published several Christmas pieces in his third ‘Livre d'Orgue’, which, with their lively alternation of folk melodies and spirited variations, are among the most beautiful of their kind. The three Christmas pieces presented here – originally composed for keyboard instruments – have been sensitively arranged for trumpet and organ by Eberhard Kraus (1931-2003). In this instrumentation, they unfold their full sonic splendour and are ideal for the musical accompaniment of festive church services or Christmas concerts. Content: 1. Puer nobis nascitur 2. Une Vierge Pucelle 3. Noël pour l'amour de Marie

The Aylesford Suite for trumpet and organ has been compiled from an comprehensive collection of harpsichord pieces written by George Frederick Handel (1685–1759), last owned by the Earl of Aylesford and auctioned in London in May 1918. These are copies of compositions widely differing from one another as regards form, length and difficulty. The jumbled order of the pieces and their more or less harpsichord-like structure (a number are familiar as orchestral settings) suggest that this may in fact have been some sort of "reserve stock" of material kept in readiness by Handel for subsequent use or elaboration. A harpsichord or piano is equally suitable as a partner instrument to the trumpet. Content: 1. Chaconne 2. Minuet 3. Gavotte 4. Air and doubles

Source of the Toccata for two trumpets and organ by Alessandro Scarlatti (1659-1725) is the Toccata Settima from the ‘Toccata per Cembalo’ composed by this master of Neapolitan Opera. The radiance transmitted by the key of D major combined with the virtuose written in thirds seem to call out for the trumpet's festal brilliance, whereas the central movement with it's sparing texture is a challenge to the organist's skills of melodic improvisation. The organ part can, of course, be played on the positive organ or the harpsichord.

The Suite in F major for trumpet and organ by Leopold Mozart (1719–1787) was based on pieces that the Salzburg court violinist and composer compiled for the piano in his music book for Wolfgang in 1762. The individual movements can also be played separately. The organ can be replaced by a positive organ or harpsichord. Content: 1. March 2. Aria 3. Polonaise 4. Minuet

This edition contains a selection of festive Baroque arias and chorales from five cantatas by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) in an effective arrangement for trumpet (in C or B flat) and organ. Editor Eberhard Kraus (1931-2003), renowned organist and Bach interpreter, has arranged the pieces in a way that is suitable for liturgy and practical use. The movements included are taken from cantatas BWV 76, 77, 137, 10 and 43 – including the well-known works ‘ Die Himmel erzählen die Ehre Gottes ’ and ‘ Lobe den Herren, den mächtigen König der Ehren ’. The selection is particularly suitable for use in church services, on church holidays or as concert repertoire. The arrangements are characterised by balanced voice leading, good playability and musical expression. They offer an ideal opportunity to bring Bach's vocal music to life in a chamber music setting with trumpet and organ. Content: - Es woll uns Gott gnädig sein (BWV 76 -May God be gracious to us ) - Ach es bleibt in meiner Liebe lauter Unvollkommenheit (BWV 77 - Alas, my love remains full of imperfection ) - Lobe den Herren (BWV 137 - Praise the Lord ) - Er denket der Barmherzigkeit (BWV 10- He thinks of mercy) - Es ist's, der ganz allein die Kelter hat getreten (BWV 43- It is he alone who has trodden the winepress)

This edition presents four canzonas by the important early Baroque composer Heinrich Schütz (1585–1672) in a harmonious arrangement for trumpet (C | Bb) and organ. The arrangement is by Eberhard Kraus (1931-2003), a renowned German organist, harpsichordist and editor, who has set standards in particular with his edition ‘ Cantantibus Organis ’ and numerous transcriptions. The canzonas are ideal for use in church services, festive occasions, and as a stylistically appropriate repertoire for exams and recitals. The clear structure, the balanced interplay of both voices and the moderate level of difficulty make the collection particularly attractive for aspiring church musicians and part-time professionals. Content: 1. Canzona prima 2. Canzona secunda 3. Canzona terza 4. Canzona quarta

The organist of St. Peters Rome, Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583-1643) is looked upon as Italy's most famous organ composer. Apart from numerous organ works appearing in print and some church music that has come down to us in manuscript form, he himself published a book of one- to four-part canzonas with a basso continuo part (1628). Frescobaldi does not indicate any precise instrumentation although the use of brass instruments was undoubtedly intended. The organ may ,of course, be replaced by a positive organ or a hapsichord. Content: 1. Madrigals 2. Canzona prima 3. Canzona seconda 4. Aria

Michel Corette (1707–1795), an important French composer, arranger, organist, and teacher of the Baroque era, is best known for his organ concertos, Op. 26, and his Christmas songs, known as Noëls, which are popular in France. The present “Suite in C major” comes from the fifth work for alto recorder (alternatively flute, oboe, treble viol and violin) and harpsichord and was first published in Paris (date unknown). Uwe Heger's arrangement for trumpet and organ (alternatively piano) allows for a fresh interpretation of the work and is suitable for both teaching and concerts. This edition offers musicians, teachers, and students a valuable opportunity to engage with the Baroque repertoire.

Versetti contrarii for high trumpet and organ; Versetti contrarii for organ; European Baroque, Suite for high trumpet and organ Eberhard Kraus (1931–2003) was an organist, composer and professor at the Regensburg University of Music. As a distinguished church musician and composer, his work combined tradition and modernity – from Baroque-inspired polyphony to contemporary techniques such as dodecaphony. The fifth part of his series Contrapunkti dodecaphonici is an impressive example of this combination. The instrumentation for trumpet and organ creates an exciting interplay between serial structure and expressive sonority. The composition demands precise ensemble playing and interpretative depth – both for the trumpet with its clear lines and for the organ as the supporting harmonic foundation. Eberhard Kraus's organ compositions based on twelve-tone rows alternate in this book with selected pieces by old masters in which the trumpet can shine. A work of particular appeal for advanced musicians, it is equally suitable for concert programmes with a contemporary focus and as a contrasting element in thematically mixed performances.

Chorales No. 2 to 7 of this work were composed during the 6th Bach Week of the Collegium Regensburg and premiered in 1980 by the Rolf Quinque Trumpet Ensemble (Munich) in Regensburg Cathedral. The aria and the opening march ( No. 1 and 8) were first performed in 1983 by the Augsburg Trumpet Ensemble during the 9th Bach Week, also in Regensburg Cathedral. In addition to concert performances, the work is also intended for use in liturgy. Content: 1. Holy Trinity (Cantata BWV 172) 2. Praise the Lord, the mighty King of Honour (Cantata BWV 137) 3. Jesus, now be praised (Cantata BWV 41) 4. Lord God, we all praise you (Cantata BWV 130) 5. From Heaven Above, I Come (Christmas Oratorio I BWV 248) 6. Now Praise My Soul the Lord (Cantata BWV 29) 7. Thank God and Praise Him, Thy People (Cantata BWV 69) 8. Marche (Cantata BWV 207)

This work by Eberhard Kraus was composed for Rolf Quinque, former principal trumpeter of the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, and is primarily intended for high trumpet in combination with organ . In addition to concert performances, it is also intended for liturgical use in both Christian denominations. Depending on the character, compositional structure and content of the individual chorales, variable instrumentation is possible. Thus, depending on the musical requirements, other melody instruments can be used instead of the trumpet. The following instrumentation variations are intended: Instruments in F tuning Horn in F: Nos. 1, 4, 6 High trumpet in F: Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Instruments tuned to B flat Clarinet in B flat: Nos. 1, 3, 5, 7 Trumpet in B flat: Nos. 2, 4, 6 Instruments in C tuning Sopranino: No. 4, 5, 6 Soprano recorder: No. 6 Alto recorder: No. 2, 5, 6 Transverse flute: No. 2, 3, 5 Oboe: No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Clarinet in C: Nos. 1, 3, 5, 7 Content: 1. Draw near to power, arm of the Lord 2. The bright sun now shines forth 3. Most beautiful Lord Jesus 4. Awake, the voice calls us 5. Rejoice greatly, O my soul 6. On this night 7. Praise the Lord, the mighty King