Don't let the title of this stunning new collection fool you. Not all the selections are "classical music" in the broad sense of the term. Some are and others are in that style. There are also hymns and folk songs which are classics ("traditional, enduring") in their own right. No one would deny that Gordon Young's famous title piece has a distinct classical sound. And all would agree that "Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light" and "Let Us Break Bread Together' are cherished classics in our wonderful heritage of hymns and folk songs. There is a good mix of both the vigorous and the contemplative, providing suitable pieces for almost any occasion. Incidentally, not all preludes (or offertories) have to be quiet and reflective. Each piece is timed, and registrations are provided for pipe, electronic, and Hammond organs. A good solid addition to any organist's library.

Contents: Prelude In Classic Style (Dorothy Wells); Break Forth O Beauteous Heavenly Light c'68 LPC (Johann Schop); Andante Cantabile (From Symphony No. 5) c '91 LPC (Thomas Chesterton); Beautiful Savior c '92 LPC; Sing To The Lord c '90 LPC (Lani Smith); Classical Prelude c '93 LPC (F J Haydn); Andante From Orfeo (Thomas Chesterton); And The Glory Of The Lord c '91 LPC (Joseph Prentiss); Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley c '83 LPC; Largo (From Symphony No. 5 - The New World) c '90 (Antonín Dvořák); Sound The Trumpet c '93 LPC (Humphrey Turner); Jubilation (Toccatina) c '92 LPC (Donald F Callender); Simple Gifts c '92 LPC; Here O My Lord I See Thee c '92 LPC (Edward Dearle); Contemplation (Frederick Chopin); Let Us Break Bread Together; Summer Idyl c '70 LPC (Roger C Wilson)