This tenmovement work is presented by an unusual ensemble. Liszt, his friend, had defended him as no one in his life. I am not going to discuss the oratorio as a work of christmas music since i dont think it has anything in common with other such works. Saintsaens prelude from the christmas oratorio wind.
Close now that you have this pdf score, members artist are waiting for a feedback from you in exchange of this free access. Weihnachtsoratorium ist ein im jahr 1858 entstandenes werk des damals 23jahrigen franzosischen komponisten camille saintsaens 18351921. It was composed and first performed in paris, france in 1858. It was first performed in paris on december 25, 1858. Franz schubert 17971828 andante con moto string quartet in d minor d. Originally composed for organ, violin, viola, cello and bass.
Title name translations oratorium na boze narodzenie saint saens. His most famous piece is the carnival of the animals, despite the fact that saintsaens forbade complete performances of it shortly after its premiere, only allowing one movement, the swan, a piece for cello and piano, to be published in his lifetime. Solo voices, satb choir, piano sheet music book by camille saintsaens 18351921. Charles camille saintsaens was a french composer and performer. His most famous piece is the carnival of the animals, despite the fact that saintsaens forbade complete performances of it shortly after its premiere, only allowing one movement, the swan, a. This sheet music is an edition for satb choir with piano or organ accompaniment. The text is taken from psalm 95 and the choral writing is strikingly simple. This transcription may be performed without the choir parts. The vocal part, with string quintet and organ accompaniment, is augmented by the special sonorous effect of a harp, which lends a special atmosphere to the piece. The work, sung in latin, is based on texts from the old and new testaments, the psalms and gospels, as well as the catholic christmas liturgy. Alt et ecce angelus domini stetit juxta illos, et claritas dei circumfulsit. Public domain strings, harp, organ, soli smatbr, and chorus satb 10.
It has ten movements or sections prelude in the style of bach. Vocal score choral satb satb soli, satb chorus, keyboard. Tollite hostias by camille saintsaens 18351921 full. This oratorio was originally composed for solo voices, chorus, strings, harp and organ. Free choir training aids for the whole christmas oratorio, including tollite hostias. He composed it in memory of his friend and patron, albert libon, and conducted the first performance on 22 may 1878 at saintsulpice in paris, with charlesmarie widor as the organist. The vocal score of this oratorio was prepared later by the. His scoring included five vocal soloists, chorus, strings, harp, and organ.
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