This recording project came about from the desire to merge various styles of music on the same theme. What was sacred in 1610? Was it the same sacred of 1747 or today? And pondering this idea, the creation of music for what is sacred or divine has survived through centuries and circumstances, i.e., the hymn writers that wrote text on their death beds to a healing God, or slaves praying to God for deliverance from their captors, or songs of praise and exultation to a masterful God of excellence. This theme of sacred song to God unites the mixed musical styles and creates a unique program rarely considered. Album info: Stained Glass Windows; a Reflection of Sacred Arias, Hymns and Spirituals Waundell Saavedra Mark Cogley, pianist Recorded Jan-Mar 2013 Tracks 1. Abide With Me (text: Henry Francis Lyte, tune: William Henry Monk, arr. Waundell Saavedra) 2. Quoniam tu solus sanctus (from Mass in B Minor by J.S. Bach) 3. Lord, God of Abraham (from Elijah by Felix Mendelssohn) 4. Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel (spiritual) (arr. J. Rosamond Johnson) 5. Nun scheint in vollem Glanze der Himmel (from Die Schöpfung by Joseph Haydn) 6. Poor, Wayfarin' Stranger (spiritual/folk song) 7. Gott, sei mir gnädig (from Paulus by Felix Mendelssohn) 8. Stained Glass Windows (words and music by Waundell Saavedra) 9. Hymn Medley: Hallelujah! What a Savior! / Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing (Philip Bliss/Robert Robinson - arr. Waundell Saavedra) 10. Deep River (spiritual) (arr. Harry T. Burleigh)