Joseph Haydn's Die Sieben Letze Worte Unseres Erlösers Am Kreuze. The Seven Last Words of Our Savior on the Cross' Op.51 In 1785 or '86 Haydn received a commission from the Canon of Cadiz for what would serve essentially as 'incidental' music for a Good Friday service (akin to the one centering upon The Stations of the Cross although there are twelve of those) in which the celebrant recites in turn each of Christ's utterances on the way to Calvary then gives a 'reflection' thereupon followed by music to accompany a brief interval of silent congregational prayer. To this Haydn added an introductory movement and a conclusiondepicting the earthquake that followed the passing of Jesus. The structure of the work then is: Introduction -- 'Father forgive them for they know not what they do.' -- Sonata 1 -- 'Verily I say unto thee today shalt thou be with me in Paradise.' -- Sonata 2 -- 'Woman behold thy son.' -- Sonata 3 -- 'My God my God why hast thou forsaken me?' -- Sonata 4 -- 'I thirst.' -- Sonata 5 -- 'It is finished.' -- Sonata 6 -- 'Father into thy hands I commend my spirit.' -- Sonata 7 -- Conclusion (Earthquake)

WoO 47 Kurfürsten Sonatas-These pieces known as the Kurfürsten Sonatas were composed in 1783 with a dedication to the Archbishop and Elector (Kurfürst) of Cologne Maximilian Friedrich while Beethoven was still studying with Christian Gottlob Neefe in Bonn. ?He will certainly become a second Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart if he progresses as he started off? Neefe wrote enthusiastically in the same year.Announced as an ?excellent composition by a young genius of eleven years? these three impressive and technically challenging sonatas are still fully beholden to the style of C. P. E. Bach and the Mannheim School. For students they offer an ideal introduction to the early classical sonatarepertoire and train brilliance in piano technique.Scholarly-critical Urtext edition at the cutting edge of scholarshipSpacious engraving with practical page turnsIdeal introduction to the sonata repertoireInformative Introduction (Eng/Ger)Valuable notes on period performance practice (Eng/Ger)

The second of four madrigals on rose texts, 'Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal', for SATB (with divisi). Commissioned by John Armitage Memorial and first performed by the joint choirs of the University of St Andrews Chapel Choir, University of Aberdeen Chamber Choir and the Edinburgh University Chamber Choir, conducted by Michael Bawtree on October 28th, 29th and 31st 2010. / SATB

Behold the Risen Savior! is an exciting anthem with all the majesty of a big Easter production yet suitable for smaller choirs. Written for SATB and keyboard it offers optional congregational involvement on the thirdverse with the inclusion of “Crown Him with Many Crowns.” This anthem would also work well as an introit leading into the first hymn. Recounting Christ's victory over death and culminating in the joyous and familiarhymn this piece is truly a resurrection celebration. “Let your alleluias ring!”

Description The Oratorio Anthology - Tenor Newly edited and engraved arias, compiled by Richard Walters. Songlist Ach, Mein Sinn (St. John Passion) [Bach, Johann Sebastian] Behold And See If There Be Any Sorrow (Messiah) [Handel, George Frideric] Benedictus (Mass In B Minor) [Bach, Johann Sebastian] Comfort Ye, My People (Messiah) [Handel, George Frideric] Cujus Animam (Stabat Mater) [Rossini, Gioacchino] Deposuit Potentes (Magnificat) [Bach, Johann Sebastian] Domine Deus (Messe Solennelle) [Rossini, Gioacchino] Domine, Ego Credidi (Oratorio De Noel) [Saint-Saens, Camille] Fac Me Cruce Custodiri (Stabat Mater) [Haydn, Franz Joseph] Frohe Hirten, Eilt, Ach Eilet (Christmas Oratorio) [Bach, Johann Sebastian] Geduld, Geduld (St. Matthew Passion) [Bach, Johann Sebastian] Gentle Airs, Melodious Strains (Athalia) [Handel, George Frideric] Gratias Agimus Tibi (Messa Di Gloria) [Puccini, Giacomo] Hier Steht Der Wand'rer Nun (Die Jahreszeiten) [Haydn, Franz Joseph] If With All Your Hearts (Elijah) [Mendelssohn, Felix] Ingemisco (Messa Di Requiem) [Verdi, Giuseppe] Meine Seele Ist Erschuttert (Christ On The Mount Of Olives) [Beethoven, Ludwig Van] Mit Wurd' Und Hoheit Angetan (Die Schopfung) [Haydn, Franz Joseph] Peccator Videbit (Beatus Vir) [Vivaldi, Antonio] Quia Fecit Mihi Magna (Magnificat) [Bach, Carl Philipp Emanuel] Sanctus (St Cecilia Mass) [Gounod, Charles] Sei Getreu Bis In Den Tod (St. Paul) [Mendelssohn, Felix] Sound An Alarm! (Judas Maccabaeus) [Handel, George Frideric] Strikke Des Todes (Lobgesang) [Mendelssohn, Felix] Te Argo Quaesumus (Te Deum Laudamus) [Bruckner, Anton] The Enemy Said (Israel In Egypt) [Handel, George Frideric] Then Shall The Righteous Truth (Elijah) [Mendelssohn, Felix] Thou Shalt Break Them (Messiah) [Handel, George Frideric] Total Eclipse (Samson) [Handel, George Frideric] Waft Her, Angels (Jephtha) [Handel, George Frideric]

From the composer of Song of the Shadows Harvest of Sorrows and The Weeping Tree comes a brilliant new innovative cantata for Holy Week The Lenten Sketches. The work is a series of tableaus illustrating thepivotal final days of Christ's earthly ministry the triumphal entry the last supper the garden of Gethsemane and the crucifixion. With a performance time of approximately 30 minutes the cantata is easily integrated into aworship event. There is a full line of support products available to help facilitate your presentation of this dramatic new work including a digital resource kit featuring art work PowerPoint visuals a Bible study practicehints interpretive movement options plus a unique composer's commentary explaining some of the writer's perspective on the composition of the cantata. Expertly orchestrated by Brant Adams this important work is destined tobecome a Lenten classic. Outstanding!Includes: Portrait of Grace; Behold the King of Zion Comes; From an Upper Room; Scenes from Gethsemane; Tableau of Sorrow; Pieta; Epilogue. Instrumentation is Flute 1&2 Oboe/English Horn Clarinet 1&2 Bassoon Horn Timpani Percussion 1&2 Piano Violin 1 Violin 2 Viola Cello Double Bass. Available separately: SATB book iPrint Orch CD-ROM Printed Orchestration StudioTrax CD ListeningCD 10-Pack listening CDs Preview Pack (Book/Listening CD) RehearsalTrax CDs Digital Resource Kit. Duration: ca. 35:00.

10 timeless songs of faith masterfully arranged by John Purifoy. Perfect for church services or personal enjoyment. Titles: Because He Lives ? Easter Song ? Glorify Thy Name ? Here Am I Send Me ? I'd Rather Have Jesus ? Majesty ? On Eagle's Wings ? There's Something About That Name ? We Shall Behold Him ? Worthy Is the Lamb.

John Dowland was unsurpassed in his day as a lute virtuoso and the composer of 88 lute songs. Since the early twentieth century Dowland's excellence as a songwriter has been well established; many of his compositions for lute- long shrouded in obscurity have become well known. This collection of 45 songs includes all the works in his third and fourth collection. Transcribed for voice and Guitar by David Nadal including Dowland's original lute tablature.

Matching folio to the double album. Nine smashing metal songs including: Eye of the Beholder £ One £ The Shortest Straw £ and more. Also includes an introduction by Wolf Marshall.