Composer

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Johann Valentin Rathgeber

Genre

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Miscellaneous

Style

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Miscellaneous

Average_duration

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19:42

'Pastorellen (10) vor die Weynacht-Zeit' is a collection of ten pastoral songs composed by Johann Valentin Rathgeber. The collection was composed in the Baroque era and was first premiered in the early 18th century. The exact date of composition and premiere is not known, but it is believed to have been composed in the early 1700s. The collection consists of ten movements, each of which is a pastoral song. The songs are written for a four-part choir and are accompanied by a basso continuo. The songs are sung in German and are based on traditional Christmas themes. The songs are titled as follows: "O wie selig seid ihr doch, ihr Hirten", "Ihr Hirten, erwacht", "O selige Nacht", "O wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern", "O du fröhliche", "Es ist ein Ros entsprungen", "In dulci jubilo", "Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich her", "Kommet, ihr Hirten", and "Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht". The characteristics of the 'Pastorellen (10) vor die Weynacht-Zeit' are typical of Baroque music. The songs are written in a contrapuntal style, with each voice part having its own melody. The basso continuo provides a harmonic foundation for the choir. The songs are also characterized by their use of ornamentation, such as trills and turns, which were common in Baroque music. Overall, the 'Pastorellen (10) vor die Weynacht-Zeit' is a beautiful collection of pastoral songs that captures the spirit of Christmas. The songs are still performed today and are a testament to the enduring popularity of Baroque music.

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