AWR - Instrumental Music3

Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706) was a prominent Christian composer who influenced J.S. Bach. His book, Hexachordum Apollinis (1699) was a collection of Ariettas and variations. He believed that music comes from God and reflects the song of the angels.

Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706) was a prominent Christian composer who influenced J.S. Bach. His book, Hexachordum Apollinis (1699) was a collection of Ariettas and variations. He believed that music comes from God and reflects the song of the angels.

Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706) was a prominent Christian composer who influenced J.S. Bach. His book, Hexachordum Apollinis (1699) was a collection of Ariettas and variations. He believed that music comes from God and reflects the song of the angels.

This chorale prelude comes from "A Little Organ Book" ("Orgelbüchlein") which Bach wrote for use in the church year. This particular piece comes from the "Miscellaneous" section not necessarily tied to the church year.

Johann Anton Kobrich (1714-1791) was a German organist and composer. This lovely Pastorella is part of a set of pieces that reminds one of life in nature. The style emphasizes a peaceful, cheerful atmosphere.

Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625) was an English composer and keyboard player.The vocal, lyrical writing of the madrigal can be heard in this Voluntary, which was a piece played before or after the service by the organist.

These three pieces: Plainte, Musette and Canzona were written by Léon Boëllmann: 1862-1897. He was a composer and a church musician.

Music for Meditation, "Da Jesus an dem Kreuze Stund SSWV 113" When Jesus stood upon the cross, SSWV 113 (Samuel Scheidt: 1587-1654)

John Alcock,Jr.(1740-1791) was an English church musician who wrote for instruments and choirs. He was educated at Oxford University. His father was also a church musician. The Siciliano was written for instruments.

Music for Meditation, Gavotte from Troisième Suite (Jean-Henri d'Anglebert: 1629-1691). Jean-Henri d'Anglebert was a French composer and harpsichordist. Johann Sebastian Bach was influenced by his music.