Johann Sebastian Bach :: WEIHNACHTSORATORIUM, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio)


 

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Bach, Johann Sebastian
1685-1750
(b Eisenach, 21 March 1685; d Leipzig, 28 July 1750). German
WEIHNACHTSORATORIUM, BWV 248 (Christmas Oratorio) <1734>
chorus solos SATB
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A series of six cantatas, though available only as a single publication.
Source of text: Anon. (perhaps Picander). Language: German
Cantata I: On the First Day of the Festival of
Christmas
Cantata II: On the Second Day of the Festival of
Christmas
Cantata III: On the Third Day of Christmas
Cantata IV: On New Year's Day
Cantata V: On the Sunday after New Year
Cantata VI: On the Feast of the Epiphany








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Contents—Cantata I: On the First Day of the Festival of Christmas; Cantata II: On the Second Day of the Festival of Christmas; Cantata III: On the Third Day of Christmas; Cantata IV: On New Year's Day; Cantata V: On the Sunday after New Year; Cantata VI: On the Feast of the Epiphany