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Psalm 51:1-19 – Have Mercy On Me

The Piano Sonata in B-flat Major was composed by Franz Schubert. Franz Peter Schubert (31 January 1797 – 19 November 1828) was an Austrian composer. Schubert died at 31 but was extremely prolific during his lifetime. His output consists of over … Continue reading

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Psalm 23:1-6 – The LORD Is My Shepherd

Sonata for Harp in G major, Wq.139 was composed by C.P.E. Bach. Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (8 March 1714 – 14 December 1788) was a German Classical period musician and composer, the fifth child and second (surviving) son of Johann Sebastian Bach and Maria Barbara Bach. … Continue reading

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2 Kings 25:1-30 – The Fall of Jerusalem

The Rite of Spring is a ballet and orchestral concert work by the Russian composer Igor Stravinsky.  When first performed, at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées on 29 May 1913, the avant-garde nature of the music and choreography caused a sensation and a near-riot in the audience. Although … Continue reading

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