Heinrich Schütz, c. 1650-1660 (Leipzig), by Ch...
Heinrich Schütz, c. 1650-1660 (Leipzig), by Christoph Spetner (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Genesis 49:10-11a [German]

10 The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.

11 Binding his foal unto the vine, and his ass’s colt unto the choice vine; he washed his garments in wine, and his clothes in the blood of grapes:

Es wird das Scepter von Juda nicht entwendet werden, SWV 369 (1648, No. 1 from Geistliche Chormusik), composed by Heinrich Schütz (1585-1672)

Geistliche Chormusik, Op. 11, SWV 369: No. 1. Es wird das Scepter von Juda nicht entwendet werden

Choir: Dresdner Kreuzchor
Conductor: Rudolf Mausersberger

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Adoration of the Magi by Fra Angelico and Fili...
Adoration of the Magi by Fra Angelico and Filippo Lippi. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Matthew 2:10-11 [Latin]

10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.

11 And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh.

Videntes Stellam, composed by Toby Hession (b. 1997)

Toby Hession - Videntes Stellam

Performed by Inner Voices & the National Youth Chamber Choir. Conducted by Stephen Cleobury.
Winning entry of A Carol for Christmas 2015 in Category 2 – SATB composition (18 and under).

 

 

Antonio Vivaldi by François Morellon la Cave; 1725
Antonio Vivaldi by François Morellon la Cave; 1725 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Luke 2:14 [Latin] (1st two movements of Vivaldi’s work: Gloria in excelsis Deo; Et in terra pax hominibus)

14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Gloria (RV 589), composed (in 1716?) by Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)


Performed by Trevor Pinnock, English Concert

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Giovanni Gabrieli
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Luke 2:11 [Latin]

11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

Hodie Christus natus est, Christmas motet for 8 voices arranged in two separate choirs, composed by Giovanni Gabrieli (1554/1557-1612)

Gabrieli - Hodie Christus natus est (UniversitätsChor München)

Performed by University Choir Munich
Munich Brass Connection
Director: John Kleinjung

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Hodie Christus Natus Est (Christ Is Born Today) (Hodie Christus natus est). Composed by Gabrieli. For double choir. Christmas. Difficult. Published by Concordia Publishing House (CR.97-5758U1).

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