Format : Vocal Score
Schutz composed The Christmas Story towards the end of a long and full life. It was probably first performed on Christmas Day 1660. Scored for soprano tenor and bass soloists choir and orchestra. Edited with a new translation by Neil Jenkins.
SKU: BA.BA07972
ISBN 9790006559428. 27 x 19 cm inches. Language: German.
“Also hat Gott die Welt geliebt” – one of the most well-known motets (SWV380) from Heinrich Schütz‘ “Geistliche Chor-Music” is now appearing in a revised separate edition. With the Christian message of salvation based on the words of St. John’s Gospel, this motet is suitable for many occasions and is liturgically connected with Whit Monday as well as Advent and Christmas celebrations.Based on our new Urtext publication of the Geistliche Chor-Music SWV 369-380 (BA 5901), this new octavo presents the motet SWV 380 at original pitch with an integrated basso continuo. The edition is newly engraved and offers a clear and modern layout. Instrumental parts are available separately and can be used to support or replace the vocal parts.
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MUSICOLOGICALLY SOUND - A reliable musical text based on all available sources - A description of the sources - Information on the genesis and history of the work - Valuable notes on performance practice - Includes an introduction with critical commentary explaining source discrepancies and editorial decisions ... AND PRACTICAL - Page-turns, fold-out pages, and cues where you need them - A well-presented layout and a user-friendly format - Excellent print quality - Superior paper and binding
