[Chorale] Masterpieces of chorales. Recommended popular pieces.

Palestrina Hymn of Blessing (Latin)Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina

Palestrina: Hymn of Blessing (Latin)

It is the Hymn of Blessing composed by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, a composer born in Palestrina in the Papal States.

A musician of the late Italian Renaissance, he was appointed maestro of the choir composed of canons of St.

Peter’s Basilica in 1550.

Although he was dismissed at one point due to being married, he was called back to St.

Peter’s in 1571 and spent his later years there.

The clear timbre of the male voices is beautiful, making it a recommended piece among male choral works.

I Can’t Replace Christ (Song: Nobuko Takahashi) I’d Rather Have Jesus (Soprano: Nobuko TAKAHASHI)George Beverly Shea

I Can’t Exchange Christ (Sung by Kaoruko Takahashi) — I’d Rather Have Jesus (Sop: Nobuko Takahashi)

“I’d Rather Have Jesus” is by George Beverly Shea, a lyricist and gospel singer born into a pastor’s family in Ontario, Canada.

It is one of Shea’s signature works and was sung at evangelistic crusades by the American missionary Billy Graham.

II Rhosymedre – 3 Preludes on Welsh Hymn TunesRalph Vaughan Williams

Ralph Vaughan Williams – II Rhosymedre – 3 Preludes on Welsh Hymn Tunes

“II Rhosymedre – 3 Preludes on Welsh Hymn Tunes,” composed by the British composer Ralph Vaughan Williams.

This piece is based on the hymn tune “Rhosymedre,” which is attributed to John David Edwards, a Welsh clergyman and composer.

Woodwind Sextet: St. Anthony ChoraleGotō Hiroshi

Woodwind Sextet: Chorale of St. Anthony, arranged by Hiroshi Goto

Variations on a Theme by Haydn, composed by the 19th-century German composer, pianist, and conductor Johannes Brahms, is also known by the alternate titles Haydn Variations and Variations on the St.

Anthony Chorale.

The melody—familiar to classical music fans and performers alike—has been arranged by Hiroshi Goto, a wind band scholar and composer.

It’s wonderful to experience classical music through an arrangement.

When performing it, be sure to listen closely to the original and savor the chorale.

N. de Grigny – Hymnus A solis ortusNicolas de Grigny

N. de Grigny – Hymnus A solis ortus

“A solis ortus” is a hymn by Nicolas de Grigny, a French-born Baroque composer and organist.

This piece has been performed at Christmas since the early Middle Ages.

Born into a family of musicians, Nicolas de Grigny served as the organist of Notre-Dame Cathedral from 1696 until his death.

Hymn 405: God Be with UsWilliam Tomer

Hymn No. 405: “God Be with Us”

Considering that the etymology of “Goodbye” is “God be with you,” it is said to have been created by Rev.

Jeremiah Rankin.

Wanting the music to be composed by a professional, he commissioned William Tomer.

Today, it is sung around the world as a farewell song.

“Full of Prosperity” New Sacred Song 145Franz Joseph Haydn

"Full of Prosperity" New Sacred Song 145

“Glorious Things” composed by Franz Joseph Haydn, who was born in Rohrau, Lower Austria.

“Glorious Things” is a song praising the classic churches of England.

It is based on an original five-verse hymn published under the title “Zion, or The City of God.”