297 Stücke von 22 nachweisbaren Komponisten enthält das Fitzwilliam Virginal Book, das von dem jungen F. Tregian in den Jahren seiner Haft im Fleet-Gefängnis zusammengestellt und 1619 vollendet wurde. Aus dem reichen Inhalt an Virginalmusik besorgte Grete Zahn eine geeignete Auswahl. Dabei ordnete die Herausgeberin die Oberstimme der Sopranblockflöte zu und fasste den übrigen Notentext unter Wahrung der Vorlage zu einem Begleitsatz zusammen. Der Band enthält Kompositionen von William Byrd, Thomas Morley, Giles Farnaby und anderen. Inhalt: - Pavana (M. S.) - Alman (Anonymus) - Alman (Anonymus) - Corranto (W. Byrd) - The King's Morisco (Anonymus) - Rowland (W. Byrd) - Corranto "Lady Riche" (Anonymus) - Nancie (Th. Morley) - The Old Spagnoletta (G. Farnaby) - Alman (W. Byrd) - Sellingers Round (W. Byrd) - A Toye (G. Farnaby)

The famous Italian Giovanni Battista Martini (1706-1784) was born in Bologna, where he also received his musical education. He studied composition with the vocal composer Giacomo Antonio Petri, Kapellmeister at the Church of San Petronio. After Petri's death, Martini succeeded his teacher and continued in this position until his own death. However, his work as a teacher and music historian was more significant. His handwritten compositions include numerous vocal and orchestral works, instrumental concertos and other works for keyboard instruments, including the ‘Sonate sui flauti’ expressly intended for the organ and a large number of organ pieces for liturgical use. The present Sonatas V and VII for organ, harpsichord or piano are included in the collection of 12 sonatas published in Amsterdam in 1742. This new edition follows the text of the first edition. Content: Sonata V Sonata VII

Johann Ludwig Krebs was born in Buttelstedt in 1713. He received his first organ and music lessons from his father, Tobias Krebs. At the age of 13, he moved to Leipzig, where he remained in close proximity to Johann Sebastian Bach until 1737 – this made him into a ‘true Bach creature’. His education at St Thomas' School, his studies at Leipzig University and his organ and composition lessons with Bach had a decisive influence on Krebs and made him an accomplished and independent composer. While studying philosophy and law at Leipzig University, Krebs taught Luise Adelgunde Victoria Gottsched, the wife of the well-known writer Johann Christoph Gottsched, composition and probably also lute playing. He dedicated six Praeambula to her. After serving as organist in Zwickau and Zeitz, Krebs was appointed ducal court organist at the castle church in Altenburg in 1756. He remained there until his death on 1 January 1780. Krebs left behind an extensive musical oeuvre – primarily for organ , but also remarkable chamber music compositions. Content: 1. Piece Praeambulum I - VI 2. Piece Suite 3. Piece Overture 4. Piece Concerto including revision report