Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706) was a prominent Christian composer who influenced J.S. Bach. His book, Hexachordum Apollinis (1699) was a collection of Ariettas and variations. He believed that music comes from God and reflects the song of the angels.

Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706) was a prominent Christian composer who influenced J.S. Bach. His book, Hexachordum Apollinis (1699) was a collection of Ariettas and variations. He believed that music comes from God and reflects the song of the angels.

Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706) was a prominent Christian composer who influenced J.S. Bach. His book, Hexachordum Apollinis (1699) was a collection of Ariettas and variations. He believed that music comes from God and reflects the song of the angels.

Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706) was a prominent Christian composer who influenced J.S. Bach. His book, Hexachordum Apollinis (1699) was a collection of Ariettas and variations. He believed that music comes from God and reflects the song of the angels.

Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706) was a prominent Christian composer who influenced J.S. Bach. His book, Hexachordum Apollinis (1699) was a collection of Ariettas and variations. He believed that music comes from God and reflects the song of the angels.

Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706) was a prominent Christian composer who influenced J.S. Bach. His book, Hexachordum Apollinis (1699) was a collection of Ariettas and variations. He believed that music comes from God and reflects the song of the angels.

Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706) was a prominent Christian composer who influenced J.S. Bach. His book, Hexachordum Apollinis (1699) was a collection of Ariettas and variations. He believed that music comes from God and reflects the song of the angels.

This chorale prelude comes from "A Little Organ Book" ("Orgelbüchlein") which Bach wrote for use in the church year. This particular piece comes from the "Miscellaneous" section not necessarily tied to the church year.

Johann Anton Kobrich (1714-1791) was a German organist and composer. This lovely Pastorella is part of a set of pieces that reminds one of life in nature.  The style emphasizes a peaceful, cheerful atmosphere.

Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625) was an English composer and keyboard player.The vocal, lyrical writing of the madrigal can be heard in this Voluntary, which was a piece played before or after the service by the organist.