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The Glory of Baroque Music includes the following songs and all digital files associated with each song. Scroll over the "Tracks Included" icon to see a list of all associated files
Miserere Mei
Miserere Mei by Gregorio Allegri (1582-1652). This is a beautiful a cappella (voices only) setting of Psalm 50/51. There is a good deal of mystery surrounding this piece. Composed during the 1630s for use during services at the Sistine Chapel, the church guarded the music and actually forbid anyone to make copies. All performances had to be from memory.
Wachet Auf (Sleeper Awake)
Wachet Auf (Sleeper Awake) by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685- 1750). Based on a Lutheran hymn by Philipp Nicolai, Bach created a Cantata based on this melody. Bach's version is quite well known today being performed often in churches and concert halls.
Sheep May Safely Graze
Sheep May Safely Graze from Cantata 208 by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685- 1750). A beautiful, delicate melody, this piece has been used in wedding ceremonies as well as background soundtrack for nature and spiritual videos.
O Sacred Head, Now Wounded
O Sacred Head, Now Wounded original melody by Hans Leo Hassler, arranged by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685- 1750). German Title: O Haupt Voll Blut und Wunden. This beautiful chorale formed the basis for Bach's St. Mathew Passion.
Stabat Mater
Stabat Mater by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi (1710-1736). Pergolesi's Stabat Mater is one of the most famous settings of this thirteen century Easter hymn. The title Stabat Mater comes from the hymn's first line Stabat mater delorosa. Translated, the first stanza reads - At the Cross her station keeping, stood the mournful Mother weeping, close to Jesus to the last.
Gloria
Gloria by Antonio Vivaldi (1678- 1741). Of Vivaldi's many works, only the Four Seasons receives more performances than his Gloria. The recording presented here is the first movement of the work for full Chorus and Orchestra. A wonderful, optimistic soundtrack, the Gloria is often performed during the Christmas season as well.
Zadok the Priest
Zadok the Priest by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). Handel's famous coronation anthem for King George II has been used at every subsequent British coronation service since. It is also performed during Christmas concerts. Zadok the Priest is written for large chorus and orchestra. It will add a majestic underscore to your production.
Vivi Tiranno (Rodelinda)
Vivi Tiranno by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). This aria is from Handel's opera Rodelinda and was first performed in 1725.
Largo (Xerxes)
Largo (Xerxes) by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). One of the greatest melodies in western culture, this music will move your audience in a deep, spiritual way. Longing, sadness, affirmation, acceptance... these words describe the feelings in this beautiful piece from Handel's opera Xerxes. As soundtrack this work will provide a stunning effect when accompanying your visuals.
Overture from Julius Caesar
Overture from Julius Caesar by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). This is the overture from Handel's opera Julius Caesar first performed in London in 1724.
See, the conqu'ring hero comes (Judas Maccabeus)
See, the conqu'ring hero comes by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). This work is also known as the hymn Thine is the Glory. The new text was added for use in church services after Handel's death. The music is from Handel's oratorio Judas Maccabeus.
Waft Her Angels (Jephtha)
Waft Her Angels by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). This beautiful work is from Handel's oratorio Jephtha written in 1751. It proved to be Handel's last oratorio because of his gradual loss of sight.
Let the Bright Seraphim (Samson)
Let the Bright Seraphim by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). This aria is from one of Handel's finest dramatic works, the oratorio Samson. The work premiered in London in 1743.
Minuet (Berenice)
Minuet by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). This piece served as an entr'acte for Handel's opera Berenice. (an entr'acte is the interval between two acts, ie. intermission). Berenice was written in Italy by Handel in 1709.
Halleluliah Chorus (Messiah)
Halleluliah Chorus by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). The Halleluliah Chorus is one of the most famous pieces of music in Western culture. It is customary for the audience to stand while it is being performed. This tradition follows from the first performance of the Messiah when King George II stood and remained standing for the whole chorus. This work is constantly in performance at Christmas time and also Easter.
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