Johann Ludwig Krebs, the composer, was the eldest son of Johann Tobias Krebs, who regularly studied with Johann Gottfried Walther and Johann Sebastian Bach.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Krebs' music shows a process of renewal and refreshment, with his revisions reflecting a desire to adapt to shifting musical tastes from Baroque to Classical styles.
Historical Context
A pun on the names of Bach ('brook' or 'stream') and Krebs ('crayfish' or 'crab') was published in 1784, attesting to Bach's fondness for Krebs.
Composer Biography
Johann Ludwig Krebs, the composer, studied with Johann Sebastian Bach at the Thomasschule in Leipzig and was considered a much-favored student.
Performer Biography
Steven Devine, the harpsichordist, has made over thirty recordings with other artists and ensembles, and six solo recordings, including critically acclaimed Bach and Rameau works.
Instruments
The harpsichord used for this recording was made by Colin Booth in 2000, modeled after a single-manual harpsichord by Johann Christof Fleischer from 1710.
Performer Biography
Steven Devine, the harpsichordist, is the principal keyboard player with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and The Gonzaga Band.
