{"id":45,"date":"2017-01-02T18:01:18","date_gmt":"2017-01-02T18:01:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thepianocompanion.com\/?page_id=45"},"modified":"2023-07-24T23:43:25","modified_gmt":"2023-07-24T23:43:25","slug":"classical-hymns","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pianocompanion.com\/?page_id=45","title":{"rendered":"Classical Hymns"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-76 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/pianocompanion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/CD-Cover-Products-Page-289x300.jpg\" width=\"289\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pianocompanion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/CD-Cover-Products-Page-289x300.jpg 289w, https:\/\/pianocompanion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/CD-Cover-Products-Page-768x796.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pianocompanion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/CD-Cover-Products-Page-988x1024.jpg 988w, https:\/\/pianocompanion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/CD-Cover-Products-Page.jpg 1206w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 289px) 100vw, 289px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>CD available at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Classical-Hymns-Piano-Ruben-Gonzalez\/dp\/B013V78QYK\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Score available at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Classical-Hymns-Piano-Ruben-Gonzalez\/dp\/0996121706\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Ruben Gonzalez, pianist, teacher, and Fulbright Scholar introduces a beautiful collection of eight classic hymn arrangements for solo piano.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-77 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/pianocompanion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Classical-Hymns-Cover-Products_cropped-247x300.jpg\" width=\"247\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pianocompanion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Classical-Hymns-Cover-Products_cropped-247x300.jpg 247w, https:\/\/pianocompanion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Classical-Hymns-Cover-Products_cropped.jpg 730w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 247px) 100vw, 247px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The arrangements are a reminder of the hymns\u2019 poetry\u2014an encouragement for the journey. Some of the arrangements use patterns from classical piano works by Chopin and Beethoven, while the\u00a0remainder have been shaped by Ruben&#8217;s personal spiritual experience.<\/p>\n<p>If these hymn arrangements inspire you, buy the accompanying book to play them for yourself. Available at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Classical-Hymns-Piano-Ruben-Gonzalez\/dp\/0996121706\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sweet Hour of Prayer<\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-45-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/pianocompanion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/SweetHourofPrayer.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/pianocompanion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/SweetHourofPrayer.mp3\">https:\/\/pianocompanion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/SweetHourofPrayer.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>Blessed Assurance<\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-45-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/pianocompanion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/BlessedAssurance.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/pianocompanion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/BlessedAssurance.mp3\">https:\/\/pianocompanion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/BlessedAssurance.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>More About Jesus<\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-45-3\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/pianocompanion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/MoreAboutJesus.mp3?_=3\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/pianocompanion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/MoreAboutJesus.mp3\">https:\/\/pianocompanion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/MoreAboutJesus.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>I Need Thee Every Hour<\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-45-4\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/pianocompanion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/INeedThee.mp3?_=4\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/pianocompanion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/INeedThee.mp3\">https:\/\/pianocompanion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/INeedThee.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>Theme and Variations on Rock of Ages<\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-45-5\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/pianocompanion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/RockofAges.mp3?_=5\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/pianocompanion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/RockofAges.mp3\">https:\/\/pianocompanion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/RockofAges.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>I Am Thine, O Lord<\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-45-6\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/pianocompanion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/IAmThine.mp3?_=6\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/pianocompanion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/IAmThine.mp3\">https:\/\/pianocompanion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/IAmThine.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow<\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-45-7\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/pianocompanion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/PraiseGod.mp3?_=7\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/pianocompanion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/PraiseGod.mp3\">https:\/\/pianocompanion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/PraiseGod.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>What a Friend We Have in Jesus<\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-45-8\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/pianocompanion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/WhatAFriend.mp3?_=8\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/pianocompanion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/WhatAFriend.mp3\">https:\/\/pianocompanion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/WhatAFriend.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>As you listen to these arrangements, you will be encouraged to persevere fulfilling God\u2019s calling as we await Christ\u2019s return.<\/p>\n<p>Soli Deo Gloria.<\/p>\n<p>Digital downloads are available at your favorite outlets.<br \/>\n<!--\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/thepianocompanion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/cdbaby140x34.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"34\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-82\" \/>\nClassical Hymns for Solo Piano by Ruben Gonzalez\nhttps:\/\/itun.es\/us\/6Cfz9\n--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itun.es\/us\/6Cfz9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-85\" src=\"https:\/\/pianocompanion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/itunes-logo_120x40.png\" alt=\"\" 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