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Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248
Recordings - Part 8

Recordings: Until 1950 | 1951-1960 | 1961-1970 | 1971-1980 | 1981-1990 | 1991-2000 | From 2001 | Individual Movements

Recordings of Individual Movements

M-1

Xmas Oratorium, Cradle Song
The Art of Emmi Leisner [C-1]

Aria for Alto Schlafe, mein Liebster (Mvt. 10 (19)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/2 [5:05]

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Staats-Opera, Berlin

Contralto: Emmi Leisner

Polydor
Preiser

c1923-1924

78 rpm
2-CD

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M-2

Leopold Stowkowski: Bach Stokowski Transcriptions [C-2]

Sinfonia: Pastorale (Mvt. 1 (10)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248, transcribed for orchestra by Leopold Stokowski [8:07]

Leopold Stokowski

Philadelphia Orchestra

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Pearl

Apr-May 1929

2-CD

Recorded at Academy of Music, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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M-3

Great Pianists - J.S. Bach: Piano Transcriptions

Pastorale (Mvt. 1 (10)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/2, transcribed to piano by Clarence Lucas [4:49]

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-

Piano: Wilhelm Backhaus

Naxos Historical

Nov 1934

CD

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M-4

Aksel Schiøtz, Vol. 1 [C-1]

Aria for Tenor Frohe Hirten, eilt, ach eilet (Mvt. 6 (15)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/2 [3:43]

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Tenor: Aksel Schiøtz; Flute: Johan Bentson; Cello: Albert Medici; Harpsichord: Møgens Wöldike

Danacord

Mar 1940

CD

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M-5

Great Songs of Faith / Prima Voce [C-4]

Aria for Alto Bereite dich, Zion (Mvt. 4 (4)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/1 [5:20]

Robert Shaw

RCA Victor Orchestra

Contralto: Marian Anderson

RCA Victor / Nimbus

1946

CD

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M-6

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Legacy: Volume 1

Sinfonia (Mvt. 1 (10)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/2 [6:44]

Thomas Beecham

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

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Dutton

1947

CD

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M-7

Stars Of English Oratorio, Vol. 2

Aria for Alto 'Slumber, beloved' (Mvt. 10 (19)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/2 [8:19]

Stanford Robinson

London Symphony Orchestra

Contralto: Marjorie Thomas

Dutton Laboratories

Oct 1949

CD

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M-8

The NBC Broadcast Concerts, December 1949 - January 1950 [C-1]

Sinfonia (Mvt. 1 (10)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/2 [7:25]

Guido Cantelli

NBC Symphony Orchestra

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Testament

Dec 1949

CD

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M-9

Christmas with the Robert Shaw Chorale [CL-7]

Chorale 'Break Forth, O Beauteous Heav'nly Light' (Mvt. 3 (12)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/2 [1:28]

Robert Shaw

Robert Shaw Chorale

-

RCA

Jul 1952

2-CD

Recorded at Manhattan Center, New York, New York, USA.
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M-10

Bach - Stokowski [C-6]

Sinfonia (Mvt. 1 (10)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/2, arranged for orchestra by Leopold Stokowski [9:31]

Leopold Stokowski

Leopold Stokowski Symphony Orchestra

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Capitol/EMI Classics

Feb 1958

CD

Recorded in New York City, NY, USA.
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M-11

J.S. Bach & Handel: Sacred Arias - Aafje Heynis [C-2]

Aria for Alto Bereite dich, Zion (Mvt. 4 (4)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/1 [5:31]
Aria for Alto Schlafe mein Liebster (Mvt. 10 (19)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/2 [10:08]

Hans Gillesberger

Wiener Symphoniker

Contralto: Aafje Heynis

Philips

1961

CD

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M-12

Das Orgelbüchlein I - Organ Chorales and Chorale settings for Advent and Christmas [CH-1]

Organ Chorale BWV 606 - Chorale (Mvt. 9 (9)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/1 - Organ Chorale BWV 606 [3:41]

Helmuth Rilling (Organ and direction)

Figuralchor der Gedächtniskirche Stuttgart / Instrumentalisten

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Cantate

May 1963 - Mar 1965

CD

Recorded at Gedächtniskirche Stuttgart, Germany.
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M-13

Maureen Forrester sings Bach & Handel [C-1]

Aria for Alto Bereite dich, Zion (Mvt. 4 (4)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/1 [5:26]

Antonio Janigro

I Solisti di Zagreb

Contralto: Maureen Forrester; Organ: Anton Heiller

Vanguard

June 1964

CD

Recorded at the Grossesaal, Wiener Konzethaus, Vienna, Austria.
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M-14

J.S. Bach: Catata 147 · 6 Motets · Chorales & chorale preludes for Advent & Christmas [C-2]

Chorales & Chorale Preludes for Advent & Christmas (Mvt. 9 (9)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/1 [0:45] + BWV 700 [3:02]

David Willcocks

King's College Choir Cambridge

Organs: David Willcocks, Andrew Davis

EMI Classics

Jun-Jul 1967

CD

Recorded at Chapelle of King's College, Cambridge, UK.
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M-15

Stokowski Conducts Vivaldi/Bach/Corelli/Mozart [C-8]

Sinfonia: Pastorale (Mvt. 1 (10)) from from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/2 []

Leopold Stokowski

Leopold Stokowski Symphony Orchestra

Igor Kipnis (harpsichord)

Vanguard Bach Guild

Jul 1967

CD

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M-16

Bach: 13 Sacred Cantatas & 13 Sinfonias [C-3]

Chorale (Mvt. 9 (9)) from from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/1 [1:19]
Sinfonia (Mvt. 1 (10)) from from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/2 [6:19]

Helmut Winschermann

Westfälische Kantorei Herford, Nederlands Vocal Ensemble (Chorus Master: Marinus Voorberg) / Deutsche Bachsolisten

-

Philips

Dec 1968

5-CD

 

M-17

Marilyn Horn - Bach Handel - Henry Lewis [C-2]

Aria Schlafe mein Liebster (Mvt. 10 (19)) from Christmas Oratorio BWV 248 []

Henry Lewis

Vienna Cantata Orchestra

Mezzo-soprano: Marilyn Horne

London Records

c1969

LP

 

M-18

Music Festival Abu Gosh Kiryat Yearim (Souvenir Album) [C-1]

17 movements from from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248

Sigi Stadermann

Abu Gosh Festival Choir & Orchestra

Soprano: Lelia Shani; Alto: Eliezra Zakow; Tenor: Neil Jenkins; Baritone: Michael Schopper

Abu Gosh Festival

1971

4-LP

Recorded live at Abu-Gosh Music Festival.

M-19

J.S. Bach - Handel: Solo Cantatas & Vocal Works [C-4]

Aria for Alto Bereite dich, Zion (Mvt. 4 (4)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/1 [5:04]

Neville Marriner

Academy of St Martin-in-the-Fields

Mezzo-soprano: Janet Baker

EMI Classics

Oct 1975

2-CD

Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London, England.
See: Baker does Bach - conducted by Menuhin & Marriner
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M-20

Christmas with Robert Shaw [CL-2]

And There were Shepherds from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248 [4:47]
Chorale 'Break Forth' (Mvt. 3 (12)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/2 [1:19]

Robert Shaw

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Chorus

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Vox

Dec 1975

CD

Recorded in Atlanta, Georgia. USA.
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M-21

Bach's Trumpet - played on the natural trumpet [C-1]

Chorale (Mvt. 9 (9)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/1 []
Chorale (Mvt. 11 (64)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/6 []
Arranged for trumpet consort.

Don Smithers

Clarion Consort

Clarino Trumpet, Piccolo Trumpet, Cornetto & Trumpet: Don Smithers; Organ: William neil; Baroque Violin & Viola: Janet Smithers; Clarino Trumpet: Michael laird; Clarino Trumpet: Ian Wilson; Kettledrums: David Corkhill

Philips

1976

LP

 

M-22

Else Paaske: A Portrait - Live and studio recordings 1967–1983 [V-6]

Arioso for Alto Nun wird mein liebster Bräutigam (Mvt. 3 (3)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/1 [1:03]
Aria for Alto Bereite dich, Zion (Mvt. 4 (4)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/1 [5:34]

John Eliot Gardiner

Danish National Symphony Orchestra

Mezzo-soprano: Else Paaske

Danacord

Dec 1977

2-CD

Recorded at Holmens Kirke.
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M-23

Bach and Handel Arias [V-1]

Aria for Alto Schlafe, mein Liebster (Mvt. 10 (19)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/2 []

Arnold Bruck

Bolshoi Theater Chamber Orchestra

Mezzo soprano: Galina Borisova

Melodiya 33 C10-10045/46

Late 1970's ?

LP

 

M-24

Jauchzet Gott In Allen Landen [C-3]


Aria for Bass Großer Herr und starker Köng (Mvt. 8 (8)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/1 [5:22]

Marinus Voorberg

Amsterdamer Kammerorchester

Bass: Jorma Hynninen

Acanta

1980

CD

Recorded in Amsterdam, Holland.
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M-25

All the King's Trumpets [C-1]

Chorale Ach mein herzliebes Jesulein (Mvt. 9 (9)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/1 [1:22]
Chorale Nun seid ihr wohl gerochen (Mvt. 11 (64)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/6 [3:01]

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New York Trumpet Ensemble

Trumpet: Edward Carroll; Harpsichord, Organ: Edward Brewer

Vox

Jun 1981 - Jan 1984

CD

Recorded at Union Theological Seminary, New York City, NY, USA.
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M-26

Noel [LP)
Christmas in the Morning: A Celebration in Brass (CD) [C-1]

Chorale Nun seid ihr wohl gerochen (Mvt. 11 (64)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/6, arranged for brass ensemble [3:15]
Chorale Ach, mein herzliebs jesulein (Mvt. 9 (9)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/1, arranged for brass ensemble [1:18]

Philip Jones

Philip Jones Brass Ensemble

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Decca

1982

LP, CD

 

M-27

J.S. Bach: Arias from Cantatas for Soprano, Oboe and B.C [C-3]

Aria for Soprano Flößt, Mein Heiland, Flößt dein Namen (Mvt. 4 (39)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/4 [5:36]

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Soprano: Elly Ameling; Oboe: Han de Vries; Organ: Albert de Klerk; Cello: Richte van der Meer

EMI Classics

July 1983

CD

Recorded at Pieterkerk, Utrecht, Holland.
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M-28

Edition Bach Leipzig - The Bach Trumpet [C-5]

Aria for bass (Mvt. 8 (8)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/1 [3:54]
Chorale (Mvt. 11 (64)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/6 [3:02]

Max Pommer

Leipziger Universitätschor / Neues Bachisches Collegium Musicum

Bass: Siegfried Lorenz, Flute: Karl-Heinz Passin

Capriccio

1984

CD

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M-29

James Galway's Christmas Carol [C-1]

 

Sinfonia (Mvt. 1 (10)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/2, arranged by James Galway [2:53]
Chorale from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248 [1:38]

James Galway (Flute, Conductor), Barry Rose (Director), John Poole (Director)

BBC Singers / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (Leader: Barry Griffiths)

Organ: John Birch

RCA/BMG

Jun 1986

CD / TT: 49:27

Recorded at CBS Studio, London, England.
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M-30

A Bach Festival [C-1]

Chorus (Mvt. 1 (1)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/1, arranged for brass & organ [6:20]

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The Empire Brass

Organ: Douglas Major

EMI Classics

1986

CD

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M-31

A Baroque Festival [C-6]

Sinfonia (Mvt. 1 (10)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/2 [6:02]

Andrew Parrott

Taverner Players

-

Virgin Veritas

Apr, June 1987

CD / TT: 60:17

Recorded at No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London.
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M-32

The Sublime Treble Voice of James Rainbird [C-1]

Aria for Alto 'Prepare Thyself Zion' (Mvt. 4 (4)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/1 [5:33]

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Treble: James Rainbird; Piano: Michael Stuckey

Priory

May 1987

CD

Recorded at St. Bride's Church, Fleet Street, London, England.
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M-33

Bach Trumpet Gala, Volume 1 [C-1]

Chorale (Mvt. 9 (9)) for trumpets, drums & organ from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/1 [1:25]

Arnold Mehl

Bach Trompetensemble München

Franz Lehrndorfer (organ)

Ars Musici

July 1987

CD

Recorded at Stadtpfarrkirche, Dillingen, Germany.
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M-34

A Treasury of Baroque, Vol. 2 (Box Set)
Classical Treasures - Best Of Bach
Classics for Relaxation [C-1]

Sinfonia (Mvt. 1 (10)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/2 [6:07]

García Navarro

Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra (SWR Radio-sinfonieorchester Stuttgart)

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Madacy

1988 ?

CD

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M-35

Konzerte 1988-1990 [C-2]

Chorus Fallt mit Danken, fallt mit Loben (Mvt. 1 (36)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/4 [5:32]

Joachim Carlos Martini

Junge Kantorei / Barockorchester Franfurt

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Edition Abseits

Jan 1990

CD

Recorded at Dreikönigskirche, Frankfurt-Sachsenhausen, Germany.
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M-36

Cantatas & Arias [C-1]

Aria for Bass Großer Herr und starker Köng (Mvt. 8 (8)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/1 [4:54]

Maryland Bach Aria Group

Strings

Baritone: Larry Edward Vote; Trumpet: Jeff B. Silberschlag; Bassoon: Deborah Greitzer; Harpsichord: Jeanne Fryberger-Vote

Crystal Records

1990

CD

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M-37

Peace on Earth - A Bavarian Christmas [C-1]

Chorus Jauchzet, Frohlocket (Mvt. 1 (1)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/1 [7:18]
Recitative Was Will Der Höllen Schrecken Nun (Mvt. 10 (63)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/6 [0:35]

Enoch zu Guttenberg

Chorgemeinschaft Neubeuern / Bamberger Symphoniker

Soprano: Elizabeth Norberg-Schulz; Trumpet: Guy Touvron
Tenor: Francisco Araiza

RCA / BMG

Nov 1991

CD, VHS, DVD

Recorded live in Nuremberg.
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M-38

The Mighty Tubadours [C-1]

Chorale 'Break Forth O Beauteous Light' (Mvt. 3 (12)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/2, arranged for tuba quartet by Roger Vaughan [1:01]

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Mighty Tubadours (tuba quartet)

Euphonium: Frank Berry, Loren Marsteller, Gilbert Zimmerman; Tuba: Norm Pearson; Percussion & Tuba: David Lusher

Crystal

1991 ?

CD

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M-39

Ave Maria [C-1]

Aria for Soprano (Mvt. 4 (39)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/4 [5:48]

Ion Marin

London Symphony Orchestra

Soprano: Cheryl Studer

Deutsche Grammophon

Nov 1992

CD

Recorded at Henry Wood Hall, London, England.
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M-40

Johann Sebastian Bach Collection [C-1]

Sinfonia (Mvt. 1 (10)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/2 [5:32]

John Rutter

City of London Sinfonia

-

American Gramaphone

1992

CD

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M-41

Baroque Masterpieces for the Festive Season [C-1]

Sinfonia (Mvt. 1 (10)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/2 []

Organ: Douglas Haas; Cello: Garo Admacayan

Vox Allegretto

1992 ?

CD

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M-42

Celestial Christmas 3: A Special Collection of Seasonal Works [C-1]

Sinfonia (Mvt. 1 (10)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/2 [6:53]

Antonio Pellegrini

I Solisti Duino

-

Celestial Harmonies

1992 ?

CD

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M-43

German Christmas Music [V-1]

Sinfonia (Mvt. 1 (10)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/2 [5:33]

Hartmut Haenchen

Kammerorchester Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

Sony Music Special

1993

CD

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M-44

Bach Cantatas and Arias [C-2]

Aria for Bass Grosser Herr (Mvt. 8 (8)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/1 []
Aria for Bass Erleucht auch meine finstre Sinnen (Mvt. 5 (47)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/5 []

Ian Watson

English Chamber Orchestra

Baritone: Ralph Kohn

Capriole

Jan, Mar 1994

CD

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M-45

Christmas Past & Present [C-2]

How shall I fitly meet thee? from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248 [1:50]

Jeffrey Skidmore

Ex Cathedra Chamber Choir / Ex Cathedra Baroque Orchestra

-

Sanctuary

May 1994

CD

Recorded at St. Paul's Church, Birmingham, England.

M-46

Bach Tenor Arias with Flute [C-3]

Aria for Tenor Frohe Hirten (Mvt. 6 (15)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/2 [4:03]

Greg Funfgeld

Bethlehem Bach Festival Orchestra

Tenor: David Gordon; Flute: Emily Newbold

Newport Classic

June 1994

CD

Recorded at the St. Michael's Church, New York City, NY, USA.
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M-47

Baroque Banquet [C-1]

Aria for Bass Grosser Herr (Mvt. 8 (8)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/1, arranged for trumpet & organ [4:55]

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Trumpet: Stuart Langthon; Organ: William O’Meara

Opening Day / Doremi Records

1994

CD

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M-48

Christmas With the Academy [V-4]

Sinfonia (Mvt. 1 (10)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/2 [2:22]

Neville Marriner

Academy of St Martin-in-the-Fields

-

Philips

1994

CD

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M-49

Gloria in Excelsis [CL-8]

Jesus Shepherd My Beginning from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248 [2:39]
Chorale 'Break Forth' (Mvt. 3 (12)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/2 [1:22]

Robert Shaw

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Chorus

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Excelsior

1994

CD

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M-50

Great Choral Music [C-1]

From from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248:
Chorus Jauchzet, frohlocket (Mvt. 1 (1)) [8:04]
Chorale Ach, mein herzliebes Jesulein (Mvt. 9 (9)) [1:14]
Sinfonia (Mvt. 1 (10)) [6:03]
Chorale Brich an, o schönes Morgenlicht (Mvt. 3 (12)) [1:41]
Chorale Ich steh an deiner Krippen hier (Mvt. 6 (59)) [1:29]

Alexander Titov

St. Petersburg Conservatory Chorus / St. Petersburg Conservatory Chamber Orchestra

-

Sony Classical

1994

CD

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M-51

Christmas Masterpieces and Familiar Carols [C-1]

Chorus Jauchzet, frohlocket (Mvt. 1 (1)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248 [8:19]

Joseph Flummerfelt

Westminster Choir / New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, Concerto Soloists Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia

-

Gothic Records

1994 ?

CD

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M-52

Christmas Organ Music [C-1]

Sinfonia (Mvt. 1 (10)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/2 [4:47]

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Organ: Kevin Bowyer

Nimbus

Aug 1995

CD

Recorded at Chichester Cathedral.
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M-53

Kathleen Battle: Grace [C-1]

Aria for Soprano Flößt, Mein Heiland (Mvt. 4 (39)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/4 [5:07]

Robert Sadin

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Soprano: Kathleen Battle; Organ: Anthony Newman; Oboe: Stephen Taylor; Cello: Charles Curtis; Double-Bass: Donald Palma

Sony Classical

Nov: 1995

CD

Recorded at St. George's Episcopal Church, Stuyvesant Square, New York City, NY, USA.
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M-54

A Classical Christmas [C-1]

Sinfonia (Mvt. 1 (10)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/2 [6:37]

Emil Ianev

Philharmonia Ensemble

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Eclipse

1995 ?

CD

 

M-55

Sanctus: Baroque Music For The Nativity [C-1]

Chorale Wie Soll Ich Dich Empfangen? (Mvt. 5 (5)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/1 [1:31]
Chorale Ach mein herzliebes Jesulein (Mvt. 9 (9)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/1 [1:27]

Jeffrey Skidmore

Ex Cathedra Chamber Choir / Ex Cathedra Baroque Orchestra

-

ASV

Jun 1996

CD

Recorded at Chapel of Oscott College, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, England.
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M-56

Choral Jems [C-1]

Chorale 'Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light' (Mvt. 3 (12)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/2 [1:21]

Michael O'Neil

Michael O'Neal Singers

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Aca Digital

Oct 1996

CD

Recorded at Roswell United Methodist Church, Roswell, Georgia, USA.
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M-57

Telemann · Bach · Händel

From Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248:
Aria for Soprano & Echoe (Mvt. 4 (39)), Chorus (Mvt. 1 (24)), Chorale (Mvt. 5 (28)), Chorus (Mvt. 1 (43)), Chorus (Mvt. 1 (54)), Recitative (Mvt. 3 (56)), Aria for Soprano (Mvt. 4 (57)), Chorale (Mvt. 11 (64))

Werner Seuken

Niederrheinische Kantorei

Soprano: Gabriele Natrop; Soprano [Echo]: Friederun Schindel

Niederrheinische Kantorei e.V.

Nov 1996

CD

1st recording of Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248 by W. Seuken.
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M-58

The Classical Child's Christmas [C-1]

Aria for Alto (Mvt. 10 (19)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/2 [3:15]

Keyboards: Ernest Mavrides, John Mackay

Classical Child / MetroMusic

1996

CD

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M-59

Saxophon und Orgel Vol. 5 / Rêveries Saxophone & Organ V [C-5]

Aria from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248, arranged for saxophone & organ by André Lamproye [5:15]

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Saxophone: Jean-Pierre Rorive; Organ: Andre Lamproye

Pavane

1996

CD

Recorded at Studio Récital, Liège, Belgium.
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M-60

Bach: Baroque Brass [C-1]

Movement from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248, arranged for Brass Ensemble [2:33]

James Tinsley

Niagara Brass Ensemble

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Analekta Fleurs De Lys

1996

CD

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M-61

Of Winds And Song [C-1]

Aria for Soprano [Echo] Flößt, Mein Heiland (Mvt. 4 (39)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/4 [5:48]

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Soprano: Melanie Cavenaugh; Soprano: Kathryn Cavenaugh; Evelyn McCarty (Oboe); Sanford Berry (Bassoon): Susan York (Organ)

Boston Records

Feb-Mar 1997

CD

Recorded at First Baptist Church, Austin, Texas, USA.
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M-62

Brass Christmas [C-2]

I Will Live Only To Glorify Thee from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248, arranged by Stephen Roberts [4:09]
O Little Jesus, My Heart's Love from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248, [1:13]
Chorale 'Now You Are Well Avenged' (Mvt. 11 (64)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/6, arranged by Simon Hogg [02:15]
Chorale 'Break Forth O Beauteous Light' (Mvt. 3 (12)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/2, arranged by Stephen Roberts [1:18]
Sinfonia (Mvt. 1 (10)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/2, arranged by Stephen Roberts [5:28]

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Fine Arts Brass Ensemble

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Novalis

Jun 1997

CD

Recorded at St. Bartholomew's Church, Wednesbury, West Midlands, England.
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M-63

A Robert Shaw Christmas: Angels on High [CL-6]

Rejoice & Sing from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248 [0:54], edited by Robert Shaw
Chorale 'Break Forth, O Wondrous Heavenly Light' (Mvt. 3 (12)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/2 [1:11], edited by Robert Shaw & Alice Parker

Robert Shaw

Robert Shaw Chamber Singers

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Telarc

Jun 1997

CD

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M-64

J.S. Bach: Arias for Soprano & Oboe [C-1]

Aria for Soprano Flößt, Mein Heiland (Mvt. 4 (39)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/4 [5:12]

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Ensemble with Lucia Swarts & Siebe Henstra

Soprano: Nienke Oostenrijk; Oboe: Pauline Oostenrijk

Vanguard / Challenge Classics

Jun-Jul 1998

CD

Recorded at Doopsgezinde Remonstrantse Kerk, Deventer, Holland.
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M-65

Bach Improvisations [C-1]

Hilf, Herr Jesu, lass gelingen (Help, Lord Jesus, send good speed) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248, arranged for Jazz combo [11:24]

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Ira Stein Trio

Ira Stein (Piano); Joseph Hebert (Cello); Dann Zinn (Soprano Saxophone)

Lost Time

Sep 1998

CD

Recorded live at Yoshi's, Oakland, California, USA.
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M-66

Christmas by the Bay [C-1]

Chorale 'Break forth, O beauteous, heavenly light' (Mvt. 3 (12)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/2 [1:08]

Vance George

San Francisco Symphony Chorus

Organ: John Fenstermaker; Piano: Marc Shapiro

Delos Records

1998

CD

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M-67

Bach 2000 [C-1]

Chorale Jesus richte mein Beginnen (Mvt. 7 (42)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/4 []
Chorus Ehre sei dir Gott, gesungen (Mvt. 1 (43)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/5 []
Chorale Nun seid ihr wohl gerochen (Mvt. 11 (64)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/6 []
All arranged for brass ensemble by Lawerence.

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German Brass

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Kreuz

1998

Time:

 

M-68

Ancient Airs for Brass & Organ [C-1]

Chorus Jauchzet, Frohlocket! (Mvt. 1 (1)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/1 [8:15]
Aria for Tenor Nun mögt ihr stolzen Feinde schrecken (Mvt. 9 (62)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/6 [4:53]
Chorale Nun seid ihr wohl gerochen (Mvt. 11 (64)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/6 [3:17]
Arranged by Phil Snedecor for brass, percussion, organ, & harpsichord

Milton Stevens

?

Organ: William Neil

Summit

Jan 1999

CD

Recorded at St. Luke Catholic Church in McLean, Virginia, USA.
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M-69

A Star over Bethlehem - Choral Jewels for Christmas [C-1]

Chorale (Mvt. 3 (12)) from from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/2 [1:17]

Norman Scribner

Chorus & Orchestra of The Choral Arts Society of Washington

Organ: J. Reilly Lewis

Naxos

Jun 1999

CD

Recorded at St Luke Catholic Church, McLean, Viginia, USA.
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M-70

Bach & Handel: Music for two Trumpets and Organ [C-1]

Chorale Nun seid ihr wohl gerochen (Mvt. 11 (64)) from Weihnacht-Oratorium BWV 248/6 [3:43]

Trumpets: Barbara Butler, Charles Geyer; Organ: Barbara Harbach

Gasparo

1987

CD

First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lyons, NY, USA. 
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M-71

Essential Bach [C-3]

Chorus Ehre sei dir, Gott, gesungen (Mvt. 1 (43)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/5 [6:05]
Chorale Zwar ist solche Herzensstube (Mvt. 11 (53)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248 [0:54]

Robert King

Tölzer Knabenchor / The King’s Consort

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Hyperion

1999

CD

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M-72

“Gloria in excelsis Deo” - 75 Jahre Leipziger Universitätschor [V-1]

 

13. Chorus: Jauchzet, frohlocket (Mvt. 1 (1)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/1 []
14. Rezitative: Und alsobald war da bei dem Engel (Mvt. 11 (20)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/2 []
15. Chorus: Ehre sei Gott (Mvt. 12 (21)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/2 []
16. Rezitative: So recht, ihr Engel, jauchzt und singet (Mvt. 13 (22)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/2 []
17. Chorale: Wir singen dir in deinem Heer (Mvt. 14 (23)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/2 []

Wolfgang Unger

Leipziger Universitätschor

?

LUC

1999 [14-15]; 2000 [13, 16-17]

2-CD

Recorded at Peterskirche Leipzig, Germany.
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M-73

A Brass & Organ Christmas in Grace Cathedral [C-2]

Chorale (Mvt. 11 (64)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/6 [3:16]

David Krehbiel

?

Organ: John Fenstermaker

Gothic

Jan-Feb 2000

CD

Recorded at Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, California, USA.
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M-74

Christmas in the Busch [C-1]

Sinfonia (Mvt. 1 (10)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/2 [5:32]

Murray Forbes Somerville

Harvard Baroque Chamber Orchestra

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Pro Organo

Feb-Mar 2000

CD

Recorded at Adolphus Busch Hall, Harvard University, USA.
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M-75

Arias de las cantatas para soprano, oboe y bajo continuo [C-1]

Aria for Soprano Flößt, Mein Heiland, Flößt dein Namen (Mvt. 4 (39)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/4 [5:52]

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Jesús Fuster (Oboe); Carlos Apellaniz (Organo positivo); Salavator Sanchiz (Fagot); Javier sapiña (Contrabass)

Soprano: Ruth Rosique

Ars Armonica

Oct 2000

CD

Recorded at La Iglesia se Sant Feliu de Xativa (S. XIII), Spain.
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M-76

Bach: Arias [C-1]

Aria for Alto Bereite dich Zion (Mvt. 4 (4)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/1 [5:03]
Chorale Wie soll ich dich empfangen (Mvt. 5 (5)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/1 [1:34]

Andrea Marcon

Venice Baroque Orchestra

Mezzo-soprano: Angelika Kirchschlager

Sony

Jan 2002

CD

Recorded at Scuola Grande di San Giovanni Evangelista, Venice, Italy.
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M-77

The Baroque Experience [V-1]

Sinfonia (Mvt. 1 (10)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/2 [5:23]

Christopher Hogwood

The Academy of Ancient Music

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L'Oiseau-Lyre

2002 ?

5-CD

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M-78

Bach: Arias & Duets [C-1]

Aria for Soprano Flößt, Mein Heiland (Mvt. 4 (39)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/4

Antony Walker

Orchestra of the Antipodes

Soprano: Sara Macliver

ABC Classics

Oct, Dec 2003

CD

Recorded at Eugene Goossens Hall, ABC.
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M-79

Walter Rumell: The Complete Bach Transcriptions [C-1]

Vom Himmel hoch, da komm’ ich her BWV 248, transcribed to piano by Walter Rummel [6:11]

Piano: Jonathan Plowright

Hyperion

Jul 2005

2-CD

Recorded at Potton Hall, Suffolk, England.
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M-80

Coming Bach for Flute, Vol. 2 [C-2]

Aria from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248 [4:09]

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Jazz Trio

Piano: Peter Breiner; Guitar (Bass): Juraj Griglák; Flute: Sefika Kutluer; Drums: Cyril Zelanák

Gallo

2005

CD

Other works: arrangements from J.S. Bach's non-vocal works.
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M-81

Tim Zimmerman and the King's Brass: Classic Hymns [C-1]

O Sacred Head, Now Wounded Light from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248, transcribed by Phil Norris [3:17]

Tim Zimmerman (Conductor, Director), Benjamin Roundtree (Conductor)

The King's Brass

Organ: Rebecca Kleintop Owens

Summit

2005

CD

 

M-82

Consider, My Soul: Sacred Arias · Betrachte,Meine Seel [V-1]

 

Aria for Bass Großer Herr, o starker König (Mvt. 8 (8)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/1 [4:45]
Aria (Duet) for Soprano & Bass Herr, dein Mitleid, dein Erbarmen (Mvt. 6 (29)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/3 [7:34]

Sebastian Weigle

Staatsopernchor Dresden (Chorus Master: Matathiasa Brauer) / Dresden Staatskapelle

Bass-Baritone: Thomas Quasthoff; Soprano: Sibylla Rubens

Deutsche Grammophon

May 2006

CD / TT: 66:12

Recorded at Palais im Großen Garten, Dresden, Germany.
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M-83

The Voice of Bach [C-5]

 

Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/1 Aria for Alto Bereite dich, Zion (Mvt. 4 (4)) [5:07]
Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/3: Aria for Alto Schließe, mein Herze, dies selige Wunder (Mvt. 8 (31): Aria) [5:02]

Daniel Taylor

Theatre of Early Music

Counter-tenor: Daniel Taylor

Sony BMG 729031

Aug 6-11, 2007

CD / TT: 53:02

Recorded at MultiMedia Room, Schulich School of Music, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.
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8477

A Christmas Festival [C-1]

Sinfonia (Mvt. 1 (10)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/2 [7:25]

Arthur Fiedler

Boston Pops Orchestra

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Polygram Special Mark

?

CD

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M-85

While Angels Sing [C-1]

This Is The Christ from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248 [1:22]

Larry L. Fleming

National Lutheran Choir

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NLCR

?

CD

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M-86

A Classical Christmas [C-1]

Sinfonia (Mvt. 1 (10)) from Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248/2 [6:07]

Alfred Scholz

Royal Promenade Orchestra

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Intersound

?

CD

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The list of recordings was compiled by Aryeh Oron (November 2000 - February 2009)
Thanks to contributors: John Carroll (July 2006, October 2006), Matthias Hansen (June 2006), Piotr Jaworski (November 2002), Robert Killingsworth (October 2002), Jane Newble
, Walter Roth (November 2006), Eric Spicer, Teri Noel Towe (May 2007)

Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248: Details
Recordings: Until 1950 | 1951-1960 | 1961-1970 | 1971-1980 | 1981-1990 | 1991-2000 | From 2001 | Individual Movements
General Discussions:
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7
Systematic Discussions:
Cantata 1 | Cantata 2 | Cantata 3 | Cantata 4 | Cantata 5 | Cantata 6 | Part 7: Summary
Individual Recordings:
BWV 248 - Collegium Aureum | BWV 248 - H. Christophers | BWV 248 - J.E. Gardiner | BWV 248 - N. Harnoncourt | BWV 248 - R. Jacobs | BWV 248 - N. McGegan | BWV 248 - R. Otto | BWV 248 - K. Richter | BWV 248 - H. Rilling | BWV 248 - P. Schreier | BWV 248 - M. Suzuki | BWV 248 - K. Thomas | BWV 248 - J.v. Veldhoven
Articles:
A Bottomless Bucket of Bach - Christmas Oratorio [D. Satz]

Recordings & Discussions of Other Vocal Works: Motets BWV 225-231 | Mass in B minor BWV 232 | Missae Breves & Sanctus BWV 233-242 | Magnificat BWV 243 | Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 | Johannes-Passion BWV 245 | Lukas-Passion BWV 246 | Markus-Passion BWV 247 | Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248 | Oster-Oratorium BWV 249 | Chorales BWV 250-438 | Geistliche Lieder BWV 439-507 | AMN BWV 508-523 | Quodlibet BWV 524 | Aria BWV 1127

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