AWR - Instrumental Music3

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.

This Pastorale has its origins in the shepherds who improvised melodies on their flutes. Originally, these were done around Christmas time, but are now also used around the year. Marco Lamperini (c. 1765-1819) was an Italian composer and conductor.

This gentle Pastorale is a style of music which has its origins in the shepherds who came from the mountains to the cities and improvised melodies on their flutes. Originally, these were done around Christmas time, but are also used around the year.

Franz Anton Hugl (1706-1745) was a German organist, conductor and composer. The “Aria Siciliana” was a form of music used by composers to remind the listener or a calm nature setting, like a pastorale.

César Franck (1822-1890) was a French Romantic composer, teacher and church organist. The “Melodie” is one the many pieces that he wrote for instruments. He also wrote choral music, operas and songs for voice.

“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.

Music for Meditation, Sarabande from Quatrème Suite (Jean-Henri d'Anglebert: 1629-1691). Jean-Henri [Henry] d'Anglebert was a French composer and harpsichordist. His music had an influence upon Johann Sebastian Bach.

Music for Meditation, Menuet from Première Suite (Jean-Henri d'Anglebert: 1629-1691). Jean-Henri [Henry] d'Anglebert was a French composer and harpsichordist. His music had an influence upon Johann Sebastian Bach.

Music for Meditation, Chaconne Rondeau Part Four from Première Suite (Jean-Henri d'Anglebert: 1629-1691). Jean-Henri [Henry] d'Anglebert was a French composer and harpsichordist. His music had an influence upon Johann Sebastian Bach.

Music for Meditation, Chaconne Rondeau Part Three from Première Suite (Jean-Henri d'Anglebert: 1629-1691). Jean-Henri [Henry] d'Anglebert was a French composer and harpsichordist. His music had an influence upon Johann Sebastian Bach.

Music for Meditation, Chaconne Rondeau Part Two from Première Suite (Jean-Henri d'Anglebert: 1629-1691). Jean-Henri [Henry] d'Anglebert was a French composer and harpsichordist. His music had an influence upon Johann Sebastian Bach.

Music for Meditation, Chaconne Rondeau Part One from Première Suite (Jean-Henri d'Anglebert: 1629-1691). Jean-Henri [Henry] d'Anglebert was a French composer and harpsichordist. His music had an influence upon Johann Sebastian Bach.

Music for Meditation, Double de la Courante from Première Suite (Jean-Henri d'Anglebert: 1629-1691). Jean-Henri [Henry] d'Anglebert was a French composer and harpsichordist. His music had an influence upon Johann Sebastian Bach.

Music for Meditation, Chaconne Rondeau Part 6 from Quatrieme Suite (Jean-Henri d'Anglebert: 1629-1691). Jean-Henri [Henry] d'Anglebert was a French composer and harpsichordist. His music had an influence upon Johann Sebastian Bach.

Music for Meditation, Chaconne Rondeau Part 5 from Quatrieme Suite (Jean-Henri d'Anglebert: 1629-1691). Jean-Henri d'Anglebert was a French composer and harpsichordist. His music had an influence upon Johann Sebastian Bach.

Music for Meditation, Chaconne Rondeau Part 4 from Quatrieme Suite (Jean-Henri d'Anglebert: 1629-1691). Jean-Henri [Henry] d'Anglebert was a French composer and harpsichordist. His music had an influence upon Johann Sebastian Bach.

Music for Meditation, Chaconne Rondeau Part 3 from Quatrieme Suite (Jean-Henri d'Anglebert: 1629-1691). Jean-Henri [Henry] d'Anglebert was a French composer and harpsichordist. His music had an influence upon Johann Sebastian Bach.

Music for Meditation, Chaconne Rondeau Part 2 from Quatrieme Suite (Jean-Henri d'Anglebert: 1629-1691). Jean-Henri [Henry] d'Anglebert was a French composer and harpsichordist. His music had an influence upon Johann Sebastian Bach.

Music for Meditation, Chaconne Rondeau Part 1 from Quatrieme Suite (Jean-Henri d'Anglebert: 1629-1691). Jean-Henri [Henry] d'Anglebert was a French composer and harpsichordist. His music had an influence upon J.S. Bach.

Music for Meditation, Pastorale Introduzione, Pastorale Introduction (Bernardo Pasquini: 1637-1710)

Music for Meditation, Pastorale (Anonymous Composer, 18th century)

Music for Meditation, Pastorale (Anonymous, 18th century)

Music for Meditation, Laissez paître vos bêtes, Let your beasts graze (Jean-François Dandrieu: 1682-1738)

Music for Meditation, Siciliano (John Alcock Jr: 1740-1791)

Music for Meditation, Pastorale, Philip Hayes (1738-1797)

Music for Meditation, Siciliana, John Christopher Smith Jr. (1712-1795)

Music for Meditation, Trio No. 3 (Guillaume Lasceux: 1740-1831)

Music for Meditation, Recit de Cromorne from Mass in G Major (Guillaume Lasceux: 1740-1831)

Music for Meditation, Romance from Mass in G Major (Guillaume Lasceux: 1740-1831)

Music for Meditation, Elevation from Mass in G Major (Guillaume Lasceux: 1740-1831)

Music for Meditation, Canon in D (Johann Pachelbel: 1653-1706)