Columbus, OH

The Biblical Sonatas (Harpsichord, Clavichord & Organ: John Butt)

Release year 1995

Tracklist

1
Biblical Sonata No. 1 "The Combat Between David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17-18)": I. The Boasting of Goliath.
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Biblical Sonata No. 1 "The Combat Between David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17-18)": II. The Trembling of the Israelites at the Appearance of the Giant, and Their Prayer to God.
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Biblical Sonata No. 1 "The Combat Between David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17-18)": III. The Courage of David, and His Keen Desire to Repel the Pride of His Terrifying Enemy, With the Confidence That He Puts in the Help of God.
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Biblical Sonata No. 1 "The Combat Between David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17-18)": IV. The Combat Between the Two and Their Struggle; The Stone Is Thrown From the Slingshot Into the Brow of the Giant; Goliath Falls.
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Biblical Sonata No. 1 "The Combat Between David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17-18)": V. The Flight of the Philistines, Who Are Pursued and Slain by the Israelites.
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Biblical Sonata No. 1 "The Combat Between David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17-18)": VI. The Joy of the Israelites Over Their Victory.
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Biblical Sonata No. 1 "The Combat Between David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17-18)": VII. Musical Concert of the Women in Honor of David.
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Biblical Sonata No. 1 "The Combat Between David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17-18)": VIII. The General Rejoicing, and the Dances of Joy of the People.
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Biblical Sonata No. 2 "The Melancholy of Saul Assuaged by Means of Music (1 Samuel 16)": I. The Sadness and the Rage of the King.
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Biblical Sonata No. 2 "The Melancholy of Saul Assuaged by Means of Music (1 Samuel 16)": II. [No Title]
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Biblical Sonata No. 2 "The Melancholy of Saul Assuaged by Means of Music (1 Samuel 16)": III. The Restorative Song of David's Harp.
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Biblical Sonata No. 2 "The Melancholy of Saul Assuaged by Means of Music (1 Samuel 16)": IV. The Calm and Contented Soul of Saul.
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Biblical Sonata No. 3 "The Wedding of Jacob (Genesis 29-31)": I. The Joy of the Family of Laban at the Arrival of Their Kinsman Jacob.
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Biblical Sonata No. 3 "The Wedding of Jacob (Genesis 29-31)": II. The Servitude of Jacob Is Indeed Laborious, but It Is Lightened by His Love for Rachel, With the Diversion of the Lovers Mixed in.
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Biblical Sonata No. 3 "The Wedding of Jacob (Genesis 29-31)": III. The Bridal Song Sung by the Companions of Rachel.
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Biblical Sonata No. 3 "The Wedding of Jacob (Genesis 29-31)": IV. The Rejoicing for the Wedding, and the Congratulations.
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Biblical Sonata No. 3 "The Wedding of Jacob (Genesis 29-31)": V. The Deception of Laban.
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Biblical Sonata No. 3 "The Wedding of Jacob (Genesis 29-31)": VI. [No Title]
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Biblical Sonata No. 3 "The Wedding of Jacob (Genesis 29-31)": VII. The Bridegroom Loving and Content; His Heart Foretells Him Some Ill; He Takes Heart Again; He Becomes Sleepy; He Arises; He Falls Asleep; The Displeasure of Jacob at Being Deceived.
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Biblical Sonata No. 3 "The Wedding of Jacob (Genesis 29-31)": VIII. The Rejoicing for the Wedding Is Repeated.
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Biblical Sonata No. 4 "Hezekiah Dying and Restored to Health (2 Kings 20)": I. Hezekiah's Lament for the Death Foretold to Him and His Fervent Prayers.
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Biblical Sonata No. 4 "Hezekiah Dying and Restored to Health (2 Kings 20)": II. His Confidence in God.
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Biblical Sonata No. 4 "Hezekiah Dying and Restored to Health (2 Kings 20)": III. The Joy of the Convalescent King; He Remembers the Ills That Are Past; He Forgets Them.
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Biblical Sonata No. 5 "Gideon the Savior of the People of Israel (Judges 6-7)": I. Gideon's Doubt Concerning the Victory Promised Him by God; He Tests It in a Contrary Manner.
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Biblical Sonata No. 5 "Gideon the Savior of the People of Israel (Judges 6-7)": II. His Fear, Seeing a Great Army of Enemies Come Upon Him.
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Biblical Sonata No. 5 "Gideon the Savior of the People of Israel (Judges 6-7)": III. He Takes Heart Again, Hearing What They Had Dreamed of Him Being Expounded to His Enemies.
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Biblical Sonata No. 5 "Gideon the Savior of the People of Israel (Judges 6-7)": IV. Gideon Encourages His Soldiers.
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Biblical Sonata No. 5 "Gideon the Savior of the People of Israel (Judges 6-7)": V. The Sound of Trumpets, or Trombones, and the Breaking of the Pitchers, and the Cries of the Fighters.
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Biblical Sonata No. 5 "Gideon the Savior of the People of Israel (Judges 6-7)": VI. The Flight of Their Enemies, Pursued by the Israelites.
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Biblical Sonata No. 5 "Gideon the Savior of the People of Israel (Judges 6-7)": VII. Their Joy in the Notable Victory.
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Biblical Sonata No. 6 "The Tomb of Jacob (Genesis 49-50)": I. The Sorrow of the Sons of Jacob at the Bed of Their Dying Father, Somewhat Sweetened by His Fatherly Benediction.
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Biblical Sonata No. 6 "The Tomb of Jacob (Genesis 49-50)": II. They Consider the Consequences of This Death.
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Biblical Sonata No. 6 "The Tomb of Jacob (Genesis 49-50)": III. The Journey From Egypt to the Land of Canaan.
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Biblical Sonata No. 6 "The Tomb of Jacob (Genesis 49-50)": IV. The Burial of Israel, and the Sorrowful Lament of Those Present.
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Biblical Sonata No. 6 "The Tomb of Jacob (Genesis 49-50)": V. The Souls of the Survivors Are Consoled.