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Grace Notes: Holy Music

During these serious, sobering times, music may provide a hopeful, uplifting experience. Concomitant with the upcoming religious holidays, the Library would like to suggest a few, noteworthy pieces for your enjoyment:

Bach, Johann Sebastian. Easter Oratorio, BWV 249

Bach, Johann Sebastian. St. Matthew Passion

Benedictine Monks of Santo Domingo de Silos. Chant

Dmitriev, Georgy. Having Beheld the Resurrection of Christ

Haydn, Joseph. Seven Last Words of Christ

Hovhaness, Alan. Easter Cantata

Mahler, Gustav. Symphony #2 "Resurrection"

Mendelssohn, Felix. Symphony #5 "Reformation"

Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus. Sacred Music

Tavener, John. Lamentations & Praises

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