Josef Gabriel Rheinberger
The Star of Bethlehem op. 164
Weihnachtskantate
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Josef Gabriel Rheinberger
The Star of Bethlehem op. 164
Weihnachtskantate
- Instrumentation Soloists (SB), Mixed Choir (SATB) and Orchestra
- Composer Josef Gabriel Rheinberger
- Editor Harald Wanger
- Lyricist Franziska von Hoffnaaß
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Difficulty Level
- Edition Piano Reduction
- Publisher Carus-Verlag
- Order no. CV50164-04
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Description:
If you’re looking for an atmospheric and lyrical work with rewarding parts for your choir, Rheinberger’s "Star of Bethlehem" is the perfect choice. The Christmas story is lyrically set to music in nine scenes (Anticipation, The Shepherds, The Angel’s Appearance, The Star, etc.). Song-like and pastoral choral passages, a heartfelt soprano part, and—last but not least—the exotic-sounding journey of the Magi through the desert ensure that this work, composed in 1890, continues to grow in popularity. The text was written by Rheinberger’s wife, Fanny. / Due to its similar instrumentation, the work pairs perfectly with Mendelssohn’s "Vom Himmel hoch" or "Die Geburt Christi." / To make this musically poetic, colorful, and—in the best sense of the word—romantic work accessible to smaller choirs as well, Carus also offers an arrangement for soloists, choir, and organ (Carus 50.164/45).