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In Leipzig, in 1723, Bach composed an initial version of the ''Magnificat'' in E-flat Major for Christmas Vespers that year, with added Latin text related to Christmas. And then in 1733, Bach composed...

Gloria in excelsis Deo was performed in 1745 in Leipzig for Christmas Day, as indicated by the heading on the manuscript in Bach's own handwriting: "Jesu Juva Festo Nativitatis Christi -- Celebration...

Die Wurzeln der Pastoralmesse scheinen im 17. Jh. zu liegen. Damals entstanden erste geistliche Vokalwerke mit pastoralem Einschlag. Beispiele sind das 'Pastorale nel nascimento die Christo sopra' >Jo...

This invaluable collection contains 21 hymns, folk hymns, carols, and spirituals -- all set by the renowned talents of Alice Parker and Robert Shaw. The collection serves as a brief history of sacred...