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Baroque Music
YouTube Video: Vivaldi: Concerto in D Major RV 212 "St. Antonio - Voices of Music
Alana Youssefian, Baroque Violin
YouTube Video: Michael Praetorius: Dances from Terpsichore
A suite from the early baroque dance collection Terpsichore (1612) by Michael Praetorius. Live, 4K UHD video from the Early Music ensemble Voices of Music concert, December, 2016.
YouTube Video: Handel: As steals the morn (L'Allegro, HWV 55)
Amanda Forsythe & Thomas Cooley, Voices of Music. One of Handel's finest arias, As steals the morn upon the night, performed on original instruments by the Early Music ensemble Voices of Music.
YouTube Video: The Best of Pachelbel. 1 Hour of Top Classical Baroque Music. HQ Recording Canon In D
Enjoy 1 Hour NON STOP Classic Music with theBest of Johann Pachelbel. This video collects the essential of Johann Pachelbel played by the biggest Symphony Orchestra of all time [Full Recording in High Quality Sound]
Baroque Trumpet Tunes
1. Charpentier: Prelude from "Te Deum"; 2. Clarke: Trumpet Voluntary; 3. Purcell: Trumpet Tune; 4. Mouret: Rondo form Suite de Symphonies; 5. Handel: Trumpet Concerto in D minor
Handel Water Music: Hornpipe; the FestspielOrchester Göttingen, Laurence Cummings, director
The Göttingen Handel Festival is one of the oldest and most prestigious festivals in Europe. Every year, musicians from around the world celebrate the music of Handel and his contemporaries with performances of operas, oratorios and many other concerts.
Best of Voices of Music
Voices of Music is the first major classical music digital channel on the internet, offering a wide variety of live programming from around the world, performed by internationally acclaimed musicians.
Hymns
YouTube Video: Old Hundredth
Sung by 200 voice Mass Choir for Classic Hymns album " Sweet Hour of Prayer"
YouTube Video: Praise To The Lord: 200 Voice Mass Choir
A 200 voice choir sing the hymn Praise to the Lord for Classic Hymns album Ancient of Days. Conductor: Arul Siromoney. Pipe Organ: Leslie David. Recorded live at St Andrews Kirk Chennai in 2008. With aim to revive hymns Classic Hymns has so far done over 100 hymns of which 5 albums are in English, 2 in Tamil and 1 in Malayalam. It has also done a special Tamil song Neer Mathram Poodhum .See more on Classic Hymns on www.classichymns.in
YouTube Video: Immortal, invisible, God only wise Hymn
St Paul's Cathedral Platinum Jubilee Service - The hymn 'Immortal, invisible, God only wise', based on 1 Timothy 1:17 and written by Walter Chalmers Smith (1824 – 1908), set to the tune ST. DENIO, originally a Welsh ballad tune, edited and arranged by John Roberts (1822 - 1877). This hymn was sung at the Service of Thanksgiving for Her Majesty The Queen's reign, at St Paul's Cathedral on Friday 3 June 2022.
YouTube Video: Holy Holy Holy - 250 Voice Mass Choir- Classic Hymns Album " Blessed Assurance"
The Worship Hymn "Holy Holy Holy" sung by a 250 Voice Mass Choir from various Choirs in Chennai for Classic Hymns album "Blessed Assurance". Its told that Bishop Heber was inspired to write the lyrics of this hymn while in Trichy India. Recorded live at Egmore Wesley Church Chennai, Conductor: Sharada Schaffter, Pipe Organ: Andrew Bhagyanathan
YouTube Video: Dutch Hymne HEER U BENT MIJN LEVEN - Concert in Geraardsbergen - Gert van Hoef - Part 3
Organ Recital, St. Batholomew's Church Geraardsbergen (Belgium) Anneessens-organ Organist: Gert van Hoef, Stop-assistant: Marjolein Speijer
YouTube Video: A Mighty Fortress is our God - Christian Hymns with Lyrics (Choir) / Martin Luther
Lyricist: Martin Luther, Lyrics Date: 1529/1528, Translator: Frederick H. Hedge, Key: C, Theme: God: His Faithfulness; Comfort, Victory in Conflict
YouTube Video: 24 Best Traditional Hymns Ever Written
Over 1 hour of the Greatest Hymns Ever Written! These hymns are extracts from the Virtual Church series, and feature only pipe organs.
YouTube Video: Blessed Assurance - Beautiful Hymns of Faith - Cello and Piano
Listen to the beautiful hymn, "Blessed Assurance" and other beautiful hymns of faith from the heavenly cello and piano. These hymns touch the heart and soul of the people who listen. Use our heavenly relaxing hymns to find peace, pray, to sing to, sleep and to read the bible. We are looking forward to hearing how you used our relaxing hymns of faith.
YouTube Video: All people that on earth do dwell Hymn - Westminster Abbey
The hymn 'All people that on earth do dwell' written by William Kethe (d. 1594), based on Psalm 100, set to the tune OLD HUNDREDTH from the Genevan Psalter (1551) arranged by Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958). From the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey on Monday 14 March 2022.
YouTube Video: Hildegard of Bingen: De Spiritu Sancto (Holy Spirit, The Quickener Of Life)
Hildegard of Bingen (German: Hildegard von Bingen; Latin: Hildegardis Bingensis; c. 1098 – 17 September 1179), also known as Saint Hildegard and the Sibyl of the Rhine, was a German Benedictine abbess and polymath active as a writer, composer, philosopher, mystic, visionary, and as a medical writer and practitioner during the High Middle Ages. She is one of the best-known composers of sacred monophony, as well as the most recorded in modern history. She has been considered by scholars to be the founder of scientific natural history in Germany.
Organ Music
YouTube Video: J.S. Bach -Toccata & Fugue in D-minor BWV 565 - Stephanuskerk Hasselt
Toccata & Fugue in D-minor - Joh. Seb. Bach (BWV 565). Stephanuskerk Hasselt (Netherlands). Organist: Gert van Hoef (1994). Assistants: Jan de Rooij and Willem de Boer.
YouTube Video: Hallelujah - G.F. Händel - Gert van Hoef in de Nieuwe Kerk Katwijk"
June 5, 2017, Live Recording Concert, New Church Katwijk, Van den Heuvel-organ, Organist: Gert van Hoef; Assistants: Jan de Rooij and Marjolein Speijer; Audio Jaap van Rijn
King's College Choir - Thine be the glory (Haendel)
Choir of King's College Cambridge - Handel: Thine be the glory (from/de Judas Maccabeus) - Stephen Cleobury.
YouTube Video: PRAISE MY SOUL THE KING OF HEAVEN
Festival of Worship 2013 - Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, Los Angeles - Fred Bock Institute of Music at Fuller Seminary
YouTube Video: G. F. HAENDEL - Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, from 'Solomon' (Anne-Isabelle de Parcevaux, organ)
Georg Friedrich Haendel (1685-1759), Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, from 'Solomon'. Organ transcription by Aubrey Tucker (slightly modified)
YouTube Video: MUSIC FOR A ROYAL OCCASION - JONATHAN SCOTT - ORGAN OF RIPON CATHEDRAL
Jonathan performs music associated with Royalty and Royal occasions on the King of instruments in the stunning surroundings of Ripon Cathedral.
YouTube Video: Concert Victoria Hall Hanley 2022 - Gert van Hoef - Part 3
Live recording organ concert: Victoria Hall, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent (UK): Conacher-Willis organ: Organist: Gert van Hoef: Assistant: Marjolein van Hoef
YouTube Video: Jesu bleibet meine freude - improvisatie Gert van Hoef - St. Baafs Kathedraal Gent
St. Baafs Cathedral Gent (Belgium): Klais-organ: Organist: Gert van Hoef
YouTube Video: Vivaldi-Isoir concerto RV 580 par Constance Taillard
Concert du 14 août 2021 à l'église Saint Louis de Vichy. Orgue Aubertin, 1990. Orgues et musique sacrée à Vichy, 4ème Festival d'orgue
Trumpet and Organ: Georg Friedrich Händel - Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah
Martin Schröder (Trumpet) and Hans-André Stamm (Organ) playing "Hallelujah" Chorus from Messiah by Georg Friedrich Händel (1685-1759), arranged for trumpet, organ and timpani ad lib. by Martin Schröder. Recording from march 23th 2016 in Church "Christuskirche" in Leverkusen, Germany.
Charpentiers Te Deum
The famous Te Deum by Charpentier played on the pipe organ at Strasbourg Cathedral by Paul Fey Organist!
Lo! He Comes With Clouds Descending
Thomas Olivers was born at Tregynon, near Newtown, Montgomeryshire, in 1725. His father's death, when Olivers was only four years of age, followed by that of his mother shortly afterwards, caused him to be passed on to the care of a series of relatives and with little formal education. He was apprenticed to a shoemaker.
Christmas Music
YouTube Video: Carols From King’s – The Choir of King’s College, Cambridge
The Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, is one of the world’s best-known choral groups. Founded in the 15th century, it ranks among the oldest of its kind, and, while originally created for singing the daily services in the college chapel, now enjoys an international tour schedule that has seen it perform all over Europe and beyond. Every Christmas Eve, millions of people tune in to watch the choir’s A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols from King’s – a service which has been continuously broadcast since 1928.
"In dulci jubilo" Michael Praetorius | Gabrieli Consort & Players
"In dulci jubilo" by Michael Praetorius, performed by Gabrieli Consort & Players alongside their students from Gabrieli ROAR under the direction of Paul McCreesh. This comes as part of 'Live From London Christmas 2021', an incredible online series of festive music from some of the world’s finest ensembles.
Top 10 Best Christmas Carols From England
Includes carols where the music is written by an English Composer. Not including carols with lyrics, but not music, written by an English person (e.g., Hark the Herald Angels Sing or Joy to the world) and only including religious carols not modern music by English bands such as Fairy Tale of New York or Last Christmas.
O Holy Night - Instrumental Christmas Music
Listen to instrumental Christmas music with this loop of the album "O Holy Night" by Peder B. Helland.
Easter Music
Orchestras
YouTube Video: Arcangelo Corelli 12 Concerti Grossi Op.6, SCO, Bohdan Warchal
Arcangelo Corelli 12 Concerti Grossi Op.6 -- Bohdan Warchal - Violin; Quido Holbling - Violin; Juraj Alexander - Violoncello; Slovak Chamber - Orchestra
Brass
YouTube Video: 13 Year Old Girl Playing Il Silenzio (The Silence) - André Rieu
André Rieu & Melissa Venema performing Il Silenzio live in Maastricht.
YouTube Video: SOUSA The Stars and Stripes Forever - "The President's Own" U.S. Marine Band
The President's Own" United States Marine Band recorded John Philip Sousa's march "The Stars and Stripes Forever" on March, 3, 2009, in the John Philip Sousa Band Hall at Marine Barracks Annex in Washington, D.C. This video was recorded for the National Museum of the Marine Corps gallery titled "A Global Expeditionary Force 1866-1916," where visitors will find an interactive Marine Band exhibit.
YouTube Video: Bach: Toccata & Fugue in D minor - Original Canadian Brass with Peter Schickele - Part 5 of 7
Here it is -- "Toccata & Fugue in D minor" arranged by Fred Mills, in performance with Fred & Ron playing the impossible! This work is now performed by virtually every brass quintet the world over.
YouTube Video: Trumpet Tune - Henry Purcell, Trompete und Orgel
Martin Schröder (Trumpet) and Hans-André Stamm (Organ) playing Cebell, Air & Fanfare (Trumpet Tune) von Henry Purcell (1656-1695). Recording from Concert at September 20th 2015 on the Le Royer Organ from 1662 in Sint-Pieterskerk in Turnhout, Belgium. The Organ is tuned at A=409 Hz, the Selmer Piccolo trumpet is pitched down with an additional pipe, as well.
YouTube Video: 1812 Overture
The Year 1812 Solemn Overture, Op. 49, popularly known as the 1812 Overture, is a concert overture in E♭ major written in 1880 by Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky to commemorate the successful Russian defense against Napoleon's invading Grande Armée in 1812.
YouTube Video: G.F. Händel: ‘Eternal Source of Light Divine’ | Marie-Sophie Pollak & Ensemble Concerto München
Eternal Source Of Light Divine (aus: Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne, HWV 74)
Bagpipes
YouTube Video: Dark Isle Piper: The Gael ( Last of the Mohicans Theme)
Original Tune written by: Dougie Maclean in 1990. Brought on screen to the Soundtrack in the "Last of the Mohican's" in 1992
YouTube Video: Flowers of the Forest (Dark Isle Bagpiper)
History: This tune was written as a lament for Scots that were killed at the Battle of Flodden in 1513.
YouTube Video: Amazing Grace (Dark Isle Bagpiper) for Nova Scotia
One of the most profound tunes played on the Bagpipes, "Amazing Grace" dedicated to Nova Scotia and the 22 lives lost on April 18 & 19, 2020 to a senseless act of violence.
YouTube Video: Dark Isle Bagpiper: Scotland the Brave
Scotland the Brave is known to be Scotlands Anthem. It is a well known tune that first appeared in 1911. The lyrics were written later by Cliff Hanley for singer Robert Wilson in 1951.
Yodelling and Accordian
Church in the Wildwood" (Yodeling) Hudson Harmony Band
"Church in the Wildwood" was written by Dr. William S. Pitts and is performed by Hudson Harmony Band. The video was recorded by Sadie Such Photography and Films and music was done by Hudson Harmony Studio. Find out more.
Trumpets and Accompaniment
Bands
YouTube Video: Irish Washerwoman – André Rieu
André Rieu & His Johann Strauss Orchestra performing Irish Washerwoman live in Maastricht.
VOCES8
The 2023 Grammy-nominated British vocal ensemble VOCES8 is proud to inspire people through music and share the joy of singing. Touring globally, the group performs an extensive repertoire both in its a cappella concerts and in collaborations with leading orchestras, conductors and soloists.
VOCES8: Bring Us, O Lord God - William Harris
VOCES8 performs 'Bring Us, O Lord God' by William Harris at St Vedast Church in London.
The Irish Blessing - over 300 churches from our island sing a blessing over Ireland and beyond
The Irish Blessing (Beannacht uile-Éireann) is a project inspired by the many international recordings of "The Blessing” (by Cody Carnes, Kari Jobe and Elevation Worship) which have been made during this time of pandemic. We wanted to honour that inspiration, whilst at the same time, honouring the unique history and culture of our island.
VOCES8: Praise Our Lord by William Byrd
VOCES8 sings William Byrd's glorious anthem 'Praise Our Lord' at the VOCES8 Centre in London. 2023 marks the 400th anniversary of the death of William Byrd, one of England's finest ever composers. Find out more.
Piano
Isaiah 40:31 / Piano Worship Music
This video is all about worshipping Our father . the one who died for us. Jesus! He's our King! This Prayer Music was made to help those who have a hard time reaching the presence of God.This was made to launch you directly into the presence of our Almighty God. Find out more.
Gentle music, calms the nervous system and pleases the soul - healing music for the heart and blood
The study found that listening to relaxing music of the patient's choice resulted in "significant pain relief and increased mobility." Researchers believe that music relieves pain because listening to music activates opioids, the body's natural painkillers. Find out more.
Choirs
Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me - Laudate Mennonite Ensemble
Michael Farren, Rich Thompson, and Jonny Robinson. Arranged by Lyle Stutzman. Find out more.
O God Beyond All Praising - CovCath Chamber Choir, featuring NKU and U of L Choirs
Covington Catholic Chamber Choir with Northern Kentucky University Chamber Choir and University of Louisville Cardinal Singers. Find out more.
Other
YouTube Video: MY LOVE IS LIKE A RED, RED ROSE - Kenneth McKellar
An authentic rendering of this classic Scottish song set to a poem by Robert Burns and sung by Kenneth McKellar. This much-admired artist was trained at The Royal College of Music in London and subsequently sang with the great Carl Rosa Opera Company and gave concerts of Lieder, operatic arias, and classic songs with the odd folksong thrown in. The recording is the original Decca version issued in 1960. Enjoy.
YouTube Video: Vivaldi – L'estro armonico – Concerto No. 10 in B minor for 4 violins, Op. 3 Ospedale della Pietà
Marcin Grabosz - conductor, Karol Szymanowski Music School Orchestra in Wrocław, Poland, La Folle Journee de Varsovie, recorded at Polish National Opera in Warsaw, October 01, 2017
Star Spangled Banner As You've Never Heard It
A story of how our national anthem came to be. Find out more.
Time To Say Goodbye - Kseenia Tacu (pan-flute and flute cover) în colaborare cu prof. Viorel Grossu.
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Henry Purcell: "Come Come Ye Sons Of Art" - Ode for bithday Queen Mary composed in 1694 year
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Ballet des Coqs, Michael Praetorius
From the concert "Dancers' Delight: Michael Praetorius' Terpsichore" Find out more.
André Rieu - Nearer, My God, to Thee
André Rieu, over 500 brass players & the Johann Strauss Orchestra performing Nearer, my God, to Thee live in Amsterdam. Taken from the DVD "André Rieu Gala-Live in de Arena" (Dutch release), available at http://www.andrerieu.com. Find out more.
André Rieu - Hup Holland Hup & Viva Hollandia
André Rieu plays 2 typical Dutch football songs. This was recorded 1 day after the World Cup final between the Netherlands & Spain. Find out more.
Music ~ Articles
Music That Murders
The human body is extremely sensitive to music. We not only hear music, but we feel it as well. Read to find out more.
Music ~ Book Recommendations
Featured Book: The Amazing Power Of Music
Music and its powerful effects on the body, soul and society. The nuts and bolts of music and its future.