- Gelobet Seist Du, Jesu Christ, BWV 604
[1:33]
Expressive setting of a German Christmas chorale arranged for woodwinds: Oboe, English Horn, Clarinet and Bassoon. The chorale is sounded first, then
the short prelude.
- Chorale Text
German:
Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ,
Dass du Mench geboren bist,
Von einer Jungfrau, dass ist wahr,
Des freuet sich der Engel Schaar.
Kyrie-eleis.
English:
All praise to Jesus’ hallowed name,
Who of virgin pure became,
True man for us! The angels sing,
As the glad news to earth they bring.
Alleluia.
--Tr. R. Massi
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