AWR - Instrumental Music3

“Largo,” is a famous piece by George F. Handel, (1685-1759), known for it’s calm atmosphere. George F. Handel was a German-British Baroque composer well known for his choral and instrumental music, including “The Messiah.”

Jacques Chambonnières (c. 1601/2 – 1672) was a French harpsichordist and composer. Born into a musical family, he was also influential among other French musicians, including the Couperin family. The “Air” comes from his music for harpsichord.

Charles Wesley, Jr. (1757-1834) was an English organist and composer. His father, Charles Wesley, wrote the words to around 6,500 hymns. The music for mediation is “Pastorale.”

Music for Meditation, Dialogue from Suite II Pièces d'Orgue pour le Magnificat (Jean Adam Guilain: 1680-1739). "For He who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is His name." Luke 1:49 (NKJV)

Music for Meditation,Basse de Trompette from Suite II "Magnificat" (Jean Adam Guilain:1680-1739)."He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.He has put down the mighty from their thrones,and exalted the lowly."Luke 1:51,52(NKJV)

Music for Meditation, Trio de flutes from Suite II Pièces d'Orgue pour le Magnificat (Jean Adam Guilain: 1680-1739). "For He has regarded the lowly state of His maidservant; For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed." Luke 1:48 (NKJV)

Music for Meditation, Tierce en Taille from Suite II Pièces d'Orgue pour le Magnificat (Jean Adam Guilain: 1680-1739). And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior." Luke 1:46, 47 (NKJV)

Music for Meditation, Poco allegretto "Communion" from L'Organiste, No. 48 (César Franck: 1822-1890). He was originally born in Belgium. He studied and worked in France, and was a French Romantic composer, pianist and organist.

Music for Meditation, Allegretto cantabile "Canzona" from Heures Mystiques, Op. 30, Volume II, No. 9 (Léon Boëllmann: 1862-1897). He was a French composer, who wrote a variety of pieces for the organ.

Music for Meditation, Andantino expressivo "Plainte" from Heures Mystiques, Op. 30, Volume II (Léon Boëllmann: 1862-1897). He was a French composer, who wrote a variety of pieces for the organ.