First produced in Leipzig in 1734-35, Bach's Christmas Oratorio unfolds in a set of 6 cantatas unified by a Biblical narrative relating the story of the birth of Christ. This masterpiece of sacred music, for centuries a favorite throughout the Christmas season, has been reproduced from the aut... read more
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First produced in Leipzig in 1734-35, Bach's Christmas Oratorio unfolds in a set of 6 cantatas unified by a Biblical narrative relating the story of the birth of Christ. This masterpiece of sacred music, for centuries a favorite throughout the Christmas season, has been reproduced from the authoritative Bach-Gesellschaft edition published by Breitkopf & Härtel.
Unabridged Dover (1992) republication of Weihnachts-Oratorium from Johann Sebastian Bach's Werke, originally published by Breitkopf & Hartel, Leipzig, 1856.
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