: The story follows the Gospel of Luke . It begins with the shepherds encouraging one another to hasten to Bethlehem to see the "word that has come to pass".
: A central emotional moment is the alto aria, " Schließe, mein Herze, dies selige Wunder " (Seal, my heart, this blessed miracle). This piece is often considered the only entirely new aria Bach wrote for the oratorio, as much of the rest of the work recycled music from his earlier secular cantatas. Bach_Christmas_Oratorio.part3.rar
: Unlike the other five cantatas, Part III ends by repeating its opening chorus , creating a festive "frame" that celebrates the completion of the three-day Christmas festival. Musical Structure : The story follows the Gospel of Luke
Bach used a grand Baroque orchestra for this section, including , which lend the music a regal and celebratory tone. The 13 movements consist of: This piece is often considered the only entirely