Chorale Prelude on ‘Jesu, meines Herzens Freud’’, Op. 29 — Egbert Juffer

This serene Chorale Prelude by Dutch-British composer Egbert Juffer is based on the Lutheran Chorale 'Jesu, meines Herzens Freud’'. Written on February 6th/7th/8th, 2023, it is marked Largo and unfolds in long, expressive lines. The Chorale melody is voiced with gentle Sesquialtera colour, supported by soft Flute stops in the accompaniment, producing a warm, devotional atmosphere. Ideal for meditative worship or as a reflective concert prelude.

Why you’ll love it:

Serene character – A tranquil Largo setting of the Chorale in flowing, expressive phrases.

Warm registration – Suggested colours: Man. I Flutes 8′ 4′, Man. III Flutes 8′ 4′ with Sesquialtera, and Pedal 16′ 8′, with II to Pedal coupling for balance.

Compact engraving – 2 pages of music notation presented within a 5-page publication, neatly typeset and clearly phrased.

Intermediate accessibility – Suitable for players around UK Grade 4–5, the piece runs about 2–2½ minutes, depending on tempo and expressive pacing.

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 ‘Jesu, meines Herzens Freud’’, Op. 29 — 5 pages in total (2 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.: EJMP03033.

Add sheet music of this contemplative Chorale Prelude by Egbert Juffer to your repertoire and let its calm dignity enrich your worship and recital programmes.