SKU: HL.1189843
ISBN 9781705192412. UPC: 196288131489. 9.0x12.0x0.236 inches.
Sometimes you just need some soothing piano music to relax, unwind, and let go. This collection gathers nearly 40 beautiful classical favorites for the intermediate-level player. Works include: Air (from Water Music) (Händel) â?¢ Arietta, Op. 12, No. 1 (Grieg) â?¢ Bagatelle in G Major, Op. 126, No. 5 (Beethoven) â?¢ Canon in D (Pachelbel) â?¢ Clair De Lune (Debussy) â?¢ Gymnopedie No. 1 (Satie) â?¢ Lullaby (Cradle Song) (Brahms) â?¢ La Pastorale (Burgmüller) â?¢ Piano Sonata No. 8 â??Pathetiqueâ? (Beethoven) â?¢ Prelude in A Major, Op. 28, No. 4 (Chopin) â?¢ Prelude in C Major (Bach)â?¢ Reverie (Debussy) â?¢ Slumber Song (Gurlitt) â?¢ The Swan (Le Cygne) (Saint-Säens) â?¢ Waltz in A-Flat Major, Op. 39, No. 15 (Brahms) â?¢ and more.
SKU: GI.G-1007
UPC: 785147000723.
In Memory: Music for Reflection and Meditation is a collection of piano and instrumental music intended to soothe frayed nerves, comfort broken hearts, uplift shattered souls, or calm worried minds. Each music selection was chosen for its ability to foster a peaceful, gentle environment whether for gatherings or moments of private prayer and reflection. Use In Memory for quiet music at the funeral home, during reconciliation services, or anytime a more solemn atmosphere is desired.
SKU: GI.G-7989
UPC: 785147798903. English. Text Source: Isaiah 56:7d, Haggai 2:9a,c. Scripture: Isaiah 56:7d, Haggai 2:9a, c.
Calming. Ethereal. Delicate. Peaceful. These are only a few words to describe this offering from Carlton Young. Not a difficult composition, but the choir needs to be confident maneuvering a few unexpected intervals in the chant-like melody against a sparse keyboard accompaniment. The brevity of the piece makes it quite useful when a call to worship or centering prayer is needed.
SKU: GI.G-8955
UPC: 785147895503. Latin. Text Source: From the Liturgy of the Hours for Exaltation of the Holy Cross.
My setting of this well-known prayer is largely based on a piece of 16th-century visual art of the same name,Salvator mundi, attributed to Leonardo da Vinci. Though many artists have created similar paintings depicting Christ in this fashion, Leonardo’s is of the small minority in which the orb that Christ holds in his left hand lacks any sort of ornamentation or indeed any kind of religious symbol at all. The orb, as it appears in other depictions, is referred to as a globus cruciger (cross-bearing orb). This term does not apply in this instance, as the orb lacks a cross, existing purely as an unblemished globe, calm and serene, mirroring the expression that is present on Christ’s face. This piece should be sung in largely the same way that the painting appears on the canvas: subdued and reverent. The dynamic contrasts in measures 22–28 represent a very human supplication to Christ, but they should not be overstated or dramatic in any way. Such is the case with the entire work, it is a very introspective take on the prayer’s text, and as such it should feel quietly restrained and reflective throughout. The piece ends with four double-barred repetitions of the word “Deus,†representing the four points of the cross. Listen to The Same Stream perform Salvator Mundi from Songs of the Questioner.
SKU: MN.56-0039
UPC: 688670220449. Latin.
St. Ignatius of Loyola’s powerful prayer of surrender, set here in Latin, begins, “Receive, O Lord, all my liberty. Take my memory, understanding, and entire will.†Set for SATB and piano, the music is powerful and assured. The piano punctuates with chords, now calm, now dramatic, and is occasionally silent altogether. First performed in the Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, in November of 2009 by the musicians of St. Aloysius’ College, Glasgow.
SKU: GI.G-CD-1024
UPC: 785147002420.
The Meditation collection was created to feature famous classical melodies in an original dialogue between two distinctive instruments. These beautiful recordings will encourage a sense of calmness and serenity during meditation. Philippe Davenet on piano and Martial Murray on the angelic zither join forces for this latest edition in the series. Satie’s “Gymnopédie No. 3,†Chopin’s “Nocturne in C# Minor,†and Offenbach’s “Barcarolle†from the Tales of Hoffman are just a few of the classic titles you’ll discover on this marvelous recording.
SKU: HL.365109
UPC: 840126960914. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches. Exodus 14:14, Mark 4:39, Psalm 102:1-2, Psalm 6:2-6.
Fragile and precious, this sacred tone poem is a prayer for peace and a plea for healing of the heart. The soundscape of the anthem rises from a single tone, opening to reveal glimmering splashes of choral color. As the words become more impassioned, the octavo surrenders to a flowing piano episode that matches its intensity. This petition for calm begins to quiet as the anthem winds down, allowing the prayer to end in hushed chords of assurance. Score and Parts (vn, vc) available as a digital download.
SKU: HL.1197758
UPC: 196288134886. 6.75x10.5x0.045 inches.
Here's a choral fantasy on the traditional African American spiritual, “Soon I Will Be Done.†The grave Wagnerian opening sets the stage for the fiery main theme of the piece–a triplet feeling motif in the lower piano that continues under each chorus statement of the melody. The choir re-enters in the role of the “orchestra†in the second chorus with a haunting legato counter melody that leads up to the first verse. Each verse should have a Gospel/Stride feel with the choir, particularly the upper voices, switching to a more Gospel sound and rhythmic feel. The A sections should be performed with aggression and angst to contrast the calm legato middle section. That middle section is our musical prayer of hope that, like the sentiment of this Spiritual, will continue to live in our hearts despite the sometimes difficult realities of life.
SKU: HL.35032508
UPC: 888680893118. 6.75x10.5 inches. Pamela Stewart/John Purifoy.
In this anthem, we discover a call to holiness spoken as a prayer from the contrite heart. The music speaks as a love song, rising and falling with charm and nuance. The piano is simple yet effective and supportive yet colorful, giving the piece a calmness that lends itself to services of contemplation or reflection. An anthem for seekers!
