Come Unto Christ

auf Texte aus der Bibel. Par HAKIM NAJI. Die Taube (The Dove) was commissioned by ”Kirchenmusik bei St. Anna Augsburg” to celebrate the 450th anniversary of the 'Augsburger Religionsfrieden' (Religious peace of Augsburg). It is based on three biblical verses related to peace : Gen. 8/11, Luk. 1/79, Joh. 14/27. The music is through composed and develops the character of the verses with contrasted string textures, putting in relief the expressive vocal line, declamation of light and happiness. The work exists in three versions : 1. for Tenor and string quartet, 2. for Tenor and string orchestra, 3. for Tenor and organ. First performance : by Robert Sellier, Tenor, Capella St. Anna Streichquartett, St. Anna Augsburg, Festkonzert zum Hohen Friedensfest, 8 August 2005. Gen.8/11 : ”And the dove came in to him in the evening; and, lo, in her mouth was an olive leaf pluckt off. ” Luk. 1/79 : ”To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. ” Joh.14/27 : ”Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you. ” '...to guide our feet into the way of peace.' (Luke 1,79) Words and music bind people together to form fellowships which guide us into the way of peace. Singing or playing together combine bodies and souls, so that our rhythm and breathing becomes one - a sense of belonging to one another is created which instils the very nature of peace. So it is that by becoming an integral part of the music, our feet are guided 'into the way of peace'. In Luke chapter 1, both Maria and Zechariah are carried away, body and soul, in hymns of thanksgiving. They let God´s melody resound in their bodies. Ignatius, one of the Early Fathers of the Church, might have drawn his inspiration from them when he wrote to the Christians of Ephesus around the year 100, 'Let God´s melody resound in you.' The melody of our life is a single voice within God´s great melody; an everlasting celestial melody, in which we join together as integral parts - with time, we are gradually shown which chords we are given to touch and which chords to form with one another. God´s inextinguishable melody has an infinite galaxy of variations. As you would know, a variation is rooted but limitless. At our christening, God gives us a variation - an inextinguishable variation because of his promise, 'I am with you always, even to the end of the age.' (Matthew 28, 20). Deeply rooted as we are, God leads us through. He calls us to Life out of His Eternity, He lets his melody reverberate in us and finally calls us back, when we die, to His everlasting future. Let God´s melody resound in you and guide your feet into the way of peace./ Répertoire / Ténor et Quatuor à Cordes

More than just a re-telling of the nativity this work explores both the mystery and the majesty of Christ's birth. Filled with original sacred songs and beloved carols this innovative cantata is not only a beautiful concert moment but it is a true worship experience. The richness of both contemporary and traditional elements along with thoughtful narrations make this work an excellent choice for blended worship styles and Keith Christopher's stunning orchestrations complete the package. The perfect blending of artistry and ministry!Songs include: Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence; Come to Us; Luke 2 (with ?Silent Night?); Sleeping Adonai; AngelsSing; Unto Us; Shout! Sing Hallelujah!; Worship Christ the King; A Tribute of Carols.

Les 18 Chorals de Leipzig-Part of the Organ collection by J. S. Bach this Volume IX Eighteen Chorals Of Leipzig (BWV 651-668) was composed between 1740 and 1750 in Leipzig. This volume is now translated in English and French and features the annotation of Marcel Dupré a French organist to help the performer getting the most of the music sheet. This ninth book contains a set of eighteen religious preludes:  1. Come Holy Ghost 2. Come Holy Ghost 3. By the rivers of Babylon 4. Deck thyself o my soul 5. Lord Jesus Christ unto us turn 6. O stainless Lamb of God 7. Now thank we allour God 8. From God I will not turn 9. Come now Saviour of the Heathen 10. Come now Saviour of the Heathen 11. Come now Saviour of the Heathen 12. Glory to God on high 13. Glory to God on high 14. Glory to God on high 15. Jesus Christ our Saviour 16. Jesus Christ our Saviour 17. Come God Creator Holy Ghost 18. Before thy Throne I now appear Some of this prelude contains toccatas sarabandes fugues ritornellos and many ornaments. Quite varied they can also be either joyful or full of lamentations. The preface of these Eighteen Chorals Of Leipzig is well written with explanations of the comments and descriptions of the techniques to use for a good interpretation of this work.

Description Arranged for easy organ/piano vocal, here are twenty-five of the world's best known carols including 'The First Nowell' and 'Good King Wenceslas' - complete with words. Songlist Angels, From The Realms Of Glory Away In A Manger Christians Awake Ding Dong! Merrily On High God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen Good Christian Men, Rejoice Good King Wenceslas Hark How All The Welkin Rings Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Here We Come A-wassailing I Saw Three Ships It Came Upon The Midnight Clear Joy To The World! Misletoe Bough O Come, All Ye Faithful O Little Town Of Bethlehem Once In Royal David's City Silent Night The First Nowell The Holly And The Ivy The Twelve Days Of Christmas The Twelve Days Of Christmas [Traditional] Unto Us A Boy Is Born We Three Kings Of Orient Are We Wish You A Merry Christmas While Shepherds Watched

The Piano Treasury of Hymns is designed to be the cornerstone of your personal music library. This tremendous collection contains 400 pages of the best-loved Christian hymns from Europe and America. From traditional favourites to contemporary worship songs, here you'll find the music that has inspired praise and worship for over four centuries. This sacred folio will provide years of enjoyment for everyone who loves the music of the church. Rediscover the beauty and power of the great songs that are a part of the fabric of the church and music history. / Piano

Enfin, une collection de Noël définitive pour les organistes ! Ce nouveau livre offre 31 pièces festives par certains des meilleurs compositeurs avec préludes, dernier verset arrangements et musique pour orgue après le dernier verset 33 des chants populaires - certains dans deux clés - faire un pare-chocs totale de 150 pièces ! Tous sont facilement sight-readable, qui en fait un incontournable pour l'organiste occupé. / Orgue

La communauté Songbook offre 100 chansons avec des mots, des cordes et des accompagnements piano. English songs, chansons écossais, irlandais chansons, chansons gallois, chants sacrés, chansons festives, chansons de plantation, chansons américains, comptines, tours et captures, chansons de mer et soldat chansons. Un livre essentiel ' poche ' récemment réédité./ Recueil / Voix