The Star of Bethlehem

SKU: CA.5016494

German/English. Text: von HoffnaaÃ?, Franziska (Fanny).

He who seeks a moving and lyrical work with rewarding roles for the choir could do no better than to choose Rheinbergerâ??s Stern von Bethlehem. In nine scenes (Expectation, The shepherds, The appearance of the angels, The Star, etc.) the Christmas story is lyrically portrayed. Songlike and pastoral choruses, a heartfelt soprano part and finally, the exotic, charming procession of the Wisemen through the desert have insured this work an increasing popularity. It was written in 1890 to a libretto by Rheinbergerâ??s wife Fanny. On account of
their similar scoring, this work can be easily combined for a performance with Mendelssohnâ??s Vom Himmel hoch or Die Geburt Christi. Score available separately - see item CA.5016400.