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
