Christmas cantata.
Composed by Josef Gabriel
Rheinberger. Carus Choir
Coach (audio only).
Composed 1890. Op. 164.
Duration 48 minutes.
Carus Verlag #5016494.
Published by Carus Verlag
(CA.5016494).
German/English. Text:
von HoffnaaÃ,
Franziska
(Fanny).
He who
seeks a moving and
lyrical work with
rewarding roles for the
choir could do no better
than to choose
Rheinbergerâs Stern
von Bethlehem. In nine
scenes (Expectation, The
shepherds, The appearance
of the angels, The Star,
etc.) the Christmas story
is lyrically portrayed.
Songlike and pastoral
choruses, a heartfelt
soprano part and finally,
the exotic, charming
procession of the Wisemen
through the desert have
insured this work an
increasing popularity. It
was written in 1890 to a
libretto by
Rheinbergerâs wife
Fanny. On account
of their similar
scoring, this work can be
easily combined for a
performance with
Mendelssohnâs Vom
Himmel hoch or Die Geburt
Christi. Score available
separately - see item
CA.5016400.
The star of Bethlehem Soli, choeur mixte et accompagnement [Conducteur d'étude / Miniature] Carus Verlag
Christmas cantata. Composed by Josef Gabriel Rheinberger. Edited by Haral...(+)
Christmas cantata.
Composed by Josef Gabriel
Rheinberger. Edited by
Harald Wanger / Harald
Wanger. This edition:
Paperbound. German title:
Der Stern von Bethlehem.
Christmas. Study score.
Composed 1890. Op. 164.
176 pages. Duration 48
minutes. Published by
Carus Verlag
(CA.5016407).