John Schlitt
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Biography
John William Schlitt, born February 3, 1950, in Lincoln, Illinois, is an American singer. He began his musical career at 13 and balanced studies at the University of Illinois with music, leading to his graduation in 1974 and full-time dedication to Head East. With Head East, he released several albums throughout the 1970s before being fired in March 1980 due to addiction. After converting to Christianity, he joined Petra in 1986 following an invitation from Bob Hartman. With Petra, he released notable albums including Back to the Street (1986) and Beyond Belief (1990), winning four Grammy Awards and numerous Dove Awards during his tenure. After Petra's retirement in 2005, he pursued a solo career with albums such as Shake (1995).
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- Mendelssohn: Fugue in F Minor "Lento", MWV W26
- Mendelssohn: Fugue in E Minor "Allegro", MWV W24
- Vaughan Williams: A Song of Thanksgiving featuring John Schlitt
- Mendelssohn: Allegro, Chorale & Fugue in D Major, MWV W33
- Mendelssohn: Allegro in B-Flat Major, MWV W47
- J.S. Bach: Cantata No.22 "Jesus nahm zu sich die Zwölfe", BWV 22: 5. Chorale: Ertöt uns durch dein' Güte" featuring Christopher Dearnley
- Rutter: Star Carol featuring David Willcocks
- Mendelssohn: Andante in F Major, MWV W46
- Mendelssohn: Andante in D Major, MWV W32
- Mendelssohn: Allegro maestoso in C Major, MWV W44
- Mendelssohn: Verleih uns Frieden gnädiglich, MWV A11 featuring English Chamber Orchestra
- Mendelssohn: Kirchenmusik, Op. 23: No. 2, Ave Maria, MWV B19 featuring English Chamber Orchestra
- Kirkpatrick: Away In A Manger by Anthony Way
- Purcell: I Was Glad, Z.19 featuring George Guest
- Haydn: Mass in C Major - Missa Sancta Caeciliae (Missa cellensis), Hob. XXV:5 - 5. Benedictus featuring Benjamin Luxon
- Dupré: Cortège et Litanie, Op. 19 No. 2
- Haydn: Mass in C Major - Missa Sancta Caeciliae (Missa cellensis), Hob. XXV:5 - 6. Agnus Dei featuring John Schlitt
- Dupré: Variations sur un vieux Noël, Op. 20
- Dupré: Ãvocation, Op. 37: III. Allegro deciso
- Dupré: 3 Preludes & Fugues, Op. 7: No. 2 in F Minor
- Haydn: Mass in C Major - Missa Sancta Caeciliae (Missa cellensis), Hob. XXV:5 - 4. Sanctus featuring John Schlitt
- A. Carter: Organ Toccata on "Veni Emmanuel"
- Dupré: 3 Preludes & Fugues, Op. 7: No. 3 in G Minor
- Dupré: 3 Preludes & Fugues, Op. 7: No. 1 in B Major
