Johann Ludwig Krebs

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Johann Ludwig Krebs (bapt. Butterstedt, Weimar, 12 Oct. 1713; d. Altenberg, 1 Jan. 1780) is a composer. He served as a copyist for Johann Sebastian Bach, who was also his teacher. Most of his compositions were for the organ. Life Krebs was born in 1713 in Weimar, Germany to Johann Tobias Krebs, a well known organist. J. Tobias had at least three sons who were considered musically talented, and J. Ludwig was sent to Leipzig to study organ, lute, and the violin. Krebs was privileged enough to be taught by Johann Sebastian Bach on the organ. Bach (who had also instructed J. Ludwig’s father) held Krebs in high standing. From a technical standpoint, Krebs was unrivaled next to Bach in his organ proficiency. However, it was quite difficult for Krebs to obtain a patron or a post at any cathedral. This can be attributed to the fact that by this time the Baroque tradition was being left behind in favor of the new Galant Music Style. This point in time also marked the transition to the Classical Music Era, with composers such as Bach's son, C.P.E. Bach. Krebs took a small post in Zwickau, and later in 1755 (five years after the death of Bach and the official end of the Baroque period) he was appointed court organist of Gotha–Altenburg under Prince Friedrich. Krebs was so desperate at the time that he did not work for money but instead for food to feed his family (including seven children). Despite never holding a significant post, never being a court composer, and never being commi

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KREBS: Organ Works

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Classical Concentration

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100 Harmonious Classics for Study and Homework

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Classical Hits for Guitar

Krebs: Complete Organ Music

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Partita VI in E-Flat Major, Krebs-WV 827a: IV. Courante

Krebs: Keyboard Works, Vol. 2

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Música Clássica: Relaxante

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Krebs: Chamber Music

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The 99 Most Essential Guitar Masterpieces

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Partita VI in E-Flat Major, Krebs-WV 827a: X. Gigue

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Sonata in A Minor, Krebs-WV 838: I. Fantasia – Allegro

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