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Email to PurchaseChristmas Oratorio, BWV 248
Official edition of "Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248" by Johann Sebastian Bach, published by Breitkopf & Härtel (9790004207376), scored for Chamber Orchestra. Edition includes 2 parts, 510 pages.
- Composer
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Publisher
- Breitkopf & Härtel
- Catalog No.
- 9790004207376
- Opus
- BWV 248
- Instrumentation
- Chamber Orchestra
- Instruments
- Specifications
- 2 parts · 510 pages (Score & Parts)
- Purchase Orders
- cdiyao@gmail.com (Email to Purchase)
Parts & Score Materials
| Part Name | Instrument | Pages |
|---|---|---|
| （全）总谱 | FullScore | 266 pages |
| 声乐谱 | Voices | 244 pages |
Work & Edition Details
For the composition of the Christmas Oratorio, Bach made use of the parody method – as he did in other large vocal works as well – that is, he drew upon previously written pieces (here primarily from the Congratulatory Cantatas BWV 213 and 214) and skilfully adapted them to the new text. It is likely that Bach began working on the music during the Advent period of 1734. Besides the first performance which took place during the Christmas season 1734/35, it seems quite probable that other performances were held during Bachs lifetime, since the original, partly autographic performance material discloses traces of frequent use.
