Chorale Prelude on ‘Jesus ist das schönste Licht’, Op. 34 — Egbert Juffer

This graceful Chorale Prelude by Dutch-British composer Egbert Juffer is based on the Lutheran Chorale 'Jesus ist das schönste Licht'. Written on April 30th, 2023, it presents the Chorale in flowing phrases supported by simple, but interesting chordal accompaniment and gentle registration colours. Ideal for reflective points in liturgy or as a short recital prelude.

Why you’ll love it:

Lyrical setting – A clear, expressive presentation of the Chorale with smooth harmonic support.

Subtle colours – Suggested registration includes Man. II Principals 4′ 2′, Nazard 2 2/3′, Man. III Flutes 8′ 2′ with Quinte 1 1/3′, and Pedal Flutes 16′ 8′, with optional mutations added and removed for shading.

Compact format – 1 pages of music notation presented within a 4-page publication, neatly typeset and clearly phrased.

Intermediate accessibility – Suitable for players around UK Grade 4–5, the piece runs about 1–1½ minutes, depending on tempo and expressive treatment.

About the composer:

Egbert Juffer (b. 1991) holds multiple diplomas in composition and theory (LLCM, LVCM, AMusLCM) and has quickly earned a reputation for vibrant, audience-friendly organ works released through EJ Music Publishing Ltd.

Publication details:

Chorale Prelude on ‘Jesus ist das schönste Licht’, Op. 34 — 4 pages in total (1 pages of music notation), organ score in PDF format. © 2023 EJ Music Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved; purchase licenses you to play from the copy but not to reproduce or distribute it. Catalogue No.: EJMP03038.

Add sheet music of this expressive Chorale Prelude by Egbert Juffer to your repertoire and let its flowing melody and gentle sonorities enrich your worship or concert programming.