AWR - Instrumental Music3

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.

This Pastorale has its origins in the shepherds who improvised melodies on their flutes. These were played at Christmas time and also around the year. Jean-François Dandrieu (c. 1682-1738) was a French composer, harpsichordist and organist.

The Pastorale began with shepherds who improvised melodies on their flutes. They are used at Christmas time and during the year. Giambattista Ignazio Grazioli (1746-1820) was an organist and composer, serving as organist at St. Mark's in Venice.

The Pastorale began with shepherds who improvised melodies on their flutes. They are used at Christmas time and during the year. Domenico Zipoli (1688–1726) was an Italian composer from the Baroque period who worked in Peru as a missionary.

This gentle cantabile was composed in a "singing" style, imitating the human voice. Benedetto Giacomo Marcello (1686-1739) was an Italian composer and teacher. His father wanted him to be a lawyer, so he devoted himself both to public service and music.