- Vom Himmel Hoch, BWV 606
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A brief but joyous setting of the Christmas chorale "From Heaven on High." The melody is very slightly adorned, and the pedal has a step motive that
to some expresses faith. Arranged for Brass Quartet.
- Chorale Text
German:
Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich her,
Ich bring euch gute neue Mär;
Der guten Mär bring ich so viel,
Davon ich singn und sagen will.
English:
From heav'n on high I come to you, I bring to you glad tidings new;
I bring to you good tidings new;
Of that good news I bring so much,
Thereof both sing and tell I will.
--Z. Philip Ambrose, Translator
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