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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...