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Just the mention of melodies such as Pachelbel's Canon in D, Dvorak's Largo from the 'New World' Symphony, and Vivaldi's Autumn from 'The Four Seasons' is enough to cause most people to pause. These are melodies popular the world over, moving and inspiring generations. With this in mind, these best-loved melodies have been turned into songs, both inspirational and moving, by the exceptional talents of Noel Rawsthorne and Christopher Tambling. With poignant texts from one of Kevin Mayhew's bestselling authors, Nick Fawcett, we have no doubt that these new vocal versions of such classic compositions will take hold of a new generation of music lovers.
Christ be with me (Canon in D) - Pachelbel Comfort, comfort (Adagio from Violin Concerto) - Bruch Go in peace (Largo from New World Symphony) - Dvorák Living God, I cry to you (Air from Suite No 3) - Bach Lord, I lift my hands to you (Adagio from Pathétique Sonata) - Beethoven Lord, I would serve you (Adagietto from Symphony No 5) - Mahler Proclaim the story ( Te Deum Prelude) - Charpentier Sing aloud, the day is breaking (Ode to Joy) - Beethoven Come, prepare the way (Trumpet Voluntary) - Clarke Have mercy, I pray (Slow movement from Symphony No 5) - Schubert Jesus, you died for me (Adagio from Clarinet Concerto) - Mozart Let us all give glory (Autumn from Four Seasons ) - Vivaldi Lord, great is your mercy (Slow movement from Violin Concerto) - Mendelssohn Lord, you have touched my life (Slow movement from Emperor Concerto) - Beethoven Sing to the Lord (Marche Militaire) - Schubert There in a stable (Impromptu in Ab ) - Schubert