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Notes on JS Bach's Magnificat
JS Bach's Magnificat, is a canticle, a sacred music of praise by Mary, on learning she'll give birth to Christ. Bach's Magnificat brief history, and other information.
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Song of Mary (Magnificat)
Christmas is a time of carols and singing. Perhaps this goes back to that first Christmas, when Jesus became incarnate and was born. This Advent season I will look at four "Christmas" songs and their context. This week we begin with Mary's Song.
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The Lutheran Legacy: Restoring Music to the Laity
A beginning look at the Lutheran heritage of music as part of worship as well as teaching tool. This article looks at the roots of Lutheran musical heritage, namely songs in the Scriptures themselves. This Christian heritage binds Lutherans to the one, holy, Christian, and apostolic Church (the Invisible Church)--made up of Christians of all ages, times, races, nations, and tribes.
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Medieval Christmas Carols pt. 2
You'd be surprised what they were singing at Christmas in the Middle Ages.
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Unique Catholic Gifts
Looking for that perfect gift with a hint of faith?
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Johann Pachelbel Biography
Johann Pachelbel, a master organist, excelled in sacred church music. Today, he is famous for Pachelbel's Canon in D.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Brief biography of Baroque composer JS Bach including his influence on classical music. He was a master of contrapuntal technique.
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Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
Brief biography of CPE Bach, master of the keyboards, arguably, founder of modern piano-playing, and famous for "treatise on how to play the keyboard correctly."
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Giving Praises to God
Giving glory to God through singing and praise
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Todd Agnew: Do You See What I See?
Todd Agnew’s “Do You See What I See?” imagines the first Christmas without the benefit of 2,000 years of hindsight. It may be just the fresh perspective we need.
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O Come, O Come, Emmanuel - History
Short history of "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel," (Veni Emmanuel), a best-loved Christmas carol to the tune of "Come God with Us."
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Unknown Italian Women Composers
A brief overview of some Italian women composers in history who had their works performed or published in their lifetime.
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Into The Mind of a Literary Agent
Is the age of the memoir coming to an end? What memoirs inspire a literary agent? Suite 101 had a chat with established literary agent Eve White to find out.
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Catherine, Beloved Queen III
We continue Catherine of Aragon's journey to England in part three of Catherine, Beloved Queen.
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The Book of Common Prayer - Part I
This article is first in a multi-part series that will introduce the Book of Common Prayer, the defining instrument of Anglicanism.
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The poet as prophet, part II
The best nature poetry is neither overly sentimental nor coldly scientific. It reflects knowledge of both the Earth and the human condition.
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12 Days of Christmas: Day 3
The three French hens stood for faith, hope, and love. St. Paul uses this triad four times. How do these three concepts affect our worship and spirituality?
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Katherine of Aragon, Beloved Queen - PART 3
Continuing the story of Katherine of Aragon...
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That Jesus Christ Was Born a Jew: Part 4, Promise to Abraham
Luther expounds on the Promise given to Abraham--"through your seed will all the nations of the earth be blessed"--and how this points to a virgin birth.
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The O Antiphons
Nothing is more lovely than to hear "O" Antiphons sung in the beautiful Gregorian Chant or the majestic Christmas carol, "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel which is based on the "O" Antiphons...
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Of The Father's Love Begotten
On the ninth day of Christmas the Lutheranism editor gave to me, a look at a Christmas hymn from ages past, "Of the Father's Love Begotten." Also included is a look at the hymn's author, Aurelius Clemens Prudentius.
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St. Luke, Born Slave To Man...died servant of God
This article tells us about Luke, writer, physician, and companion to St. Paul
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Chelsea Quinn Yarbro
An interview with author of the Saint-Germain series, Chelsea Quinn Yarbro.
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