The harpsichord
Learn about the care and feeding of my one-manual, three-chorus, five-octave Zuckermann harpsichord.
Christopher Kraus
Organist, pianist, harpsichordist and choral director in the Delaware Valley.
Liturgical musician and collaborative artist working with musicians across the eastern United States.
Sanctuary — album release
My premiere album, Sanctuary, is available for streaming and download on all major platforms. This collaborative, self-produced album features a variety of musicians and performances, all recorded in the Faith Presbyterian Church sanctuary.
Special thanks to performers Barbara Prugh, Dr. Samuel Schreiber, Gary Seydell, Alexander Covelli, Tim Vattima and Warren Ulaner for their participation in this project. Thanks also to composers Jonathan Leshnoff, Timothy Shaw and Christopher R. Brown for the use of their arrangements. I'm also glad to have had the chance to premiere one of my own compositions on this album, From High Heaven.
Released 31 May 2023
Compositions
I enjoy seasonal composition as my schedule allows, typically arranging hymns or carols for liturgical use. I am an ASCAP-affiliated self-published writer, and my work is available through J.W. Pepper, Sheet Music Plus and Sheet Music Direct.
Recorded performances on YouTube
When COVID-19 took away live performance opportunities for musicians everywhere, I made a commitment to helping my network find a safe space to continue performing. Those efforts turned into a YouTube channel of recorded performances that I still keep active today.
Recordings include solo organ, harpsichord and piano, as well as a wide variety of collaborative piano and organ, working with talented musicians across the Delaware Valley.
Full concert recordings
- 30 April 2023 25th Anniversary Organ Re-dedication Faith Presbyterian Church, 720 Marsh Rd, Wilmington, DE Stream concert
- 26 March 2023 The Gospel According to Bach Hope Episcopal Church, 2425 Mountain Rd, Manheim, PA Stream concert
- 12 March 2023 Piano Dedication Calvary Presbyterian Church, 2263 Allenwood Rd, Wall, NJ Stream concert
- 26 February 2023 The Gospel According to Bach Faith Presbyterian Church, 720 Marsh Rd, Wilmington, DE Stream concert
- 1 May 2022 Keyboard Extravaganza Faith Presbyterian Church, 720 Marsh Rd, Wilmington, DE Stream concert
- 17 October 2020 Toccata! Melodious Polyphony Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 308 Possum Park Road, Newark, DE Stream concert
Weddings and funerals
As an experienced liturgical musician, I can provide music for you or a loved one for weddings, funerals or other services.