A dramatic orchestral backing track to the famous Christmas carol. Plenty of ringing bells and chimes create a shimmering Christmas spirit. Three verses with short interludes between then.
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The wedding march from Wagner's opera Lohengrin, later made famous as the melody of "Here Comes the Bride", with organ covering the choir parts. A traditional processional, the original orchestral scoring is both grand and delicate.
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Mozart's "Wedding March", the Finale of Act III from his opera "Marriage of Figaro". A beautiful march for full orchestra, this is often used as a processional at weddings.
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This famous wedding march is originally from Felix Mendelssohn's suite of music to Shakespeare's play A Midsummer Night's Dream. Often played on pipe organ, this is a recording of the original orchestral scoring. A grand, triumphant piece, it is often used as a recessional at weddings. <br><br> Intended as a brief recessional after a wedding, this version ends after the main theme has been completely stated, at just under two minutes long. The last six minutes of the original piece, not included here, involve several new themes which alternate with the main melody.
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The ninth movement in Handel's Messiah begins with an alto aria, and ends with a triumphant SATB chorus. Together, they create a massive and grand piece of music. Smooth and flowing, this interpretation is inspired by the well-known London Symphony Orchestra recordings.
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This soprano recitative comprises movements 14 and 15 of Handel's Messiah. It tells of the angel of God appearing to the shepherds. Very slow and rubato, with timings carefully matched to the London Philharmonic Orchestra recording.
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A haunting and simple folk-inspired accoustic guitar and cello duet for Christmas Eve. Part of our Campfire Christmas collection. This song captures the mystery and quiet contemplation of the birth night in the manger.
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An incredibly popular piece of baroque music, often played at weddings and graduations. This is the original arrangement by the German composer Johann Pachelbel, for three violins, cello, and harpsichord.
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This beautiful classical work is commonly performed as a recessional at weddings and at other joyous occasions. The opening of Act 3 from Handel's opera Solomon, it is recorded here from Handel's original scoring for string orchestra, two oboes, and harpsichord.
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A processional for all seasons! This famous march is commonly used while the party enters in weddings, or as an alternate march in graduations, and is a common trumpet feature. Performed here by piccolo trumpet, pipe organ, and double bass. We provide two versions with your download, one with trumpet, and one without. The version without a trumpet features a short interlude between sections so that the soloist can rest.
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One the most famous pieces of Baroque music, the beautiful Air from Johann Sebastian Bach's Orchestral Suite #3 in D Major is commonly performed as a prelude at weddings, graduations, and other special occasions. A later arrangement that made the melody playable on one string of the violin gave it the nickname "Air on the G String." Often arranged for soloists, this recording is from Bach's original score for string orchestra.
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Jazz Trio recording of the traditional epiphany hymn, Arise Your Light Has Come. Piano, bass, and drums, rewritten in 3/4 time for a jazz waltz feel.
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A joyous, upbeat version of this patriotic children's song. Features a full marching band. Brief whistling introduction to set the key, three verses, plus a quick ending- long enough for children to "mind the music and the step" and strike a pose on the last note!
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A contemplative arrangement for Viola, Piano, and acoustic bass of the traditional high holy day song Kol Nidre. Instrumental intro, followed by one time through the song, and a tag instrumental ending. Kol Nidre means "All Vows" and is a flat statement that no promise of any kind will be kept for the coming year. Note, this arrangement is a shortened version of the full prayer, and is designed to allow for cantorial singing prior to chanting or speaking the full prayer -- an effective High Holiday congregational technique.
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This heartfelt spiritual about standing with God is presented here in a simple folk style with two acoustic guitars, upright bass, and drums. Adopted by the civil rights movement as "We Shall Not Be Moved", the melody now conjures images of standing against injustice.
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