Ever since the Reformation brought the reading of scripture and preaching to the forefront of the liturgy, the term ’Historia’ or ’history’ denoted a biblical narrative and was used synonymously with ’salvation history’. Thus at first the Passion and the events of Easter were in the foreground, but soon nativity plays became popular. Occasionally, other vivid acts such as the Ascension or the sending of the Holy Spirit were also set to music.
If the biblical text was initially reproduced unchanged, song verses or other texts were soon inserted, which made it difficult to distinguish it from the oratorio. Instruments were also included, and recorders and shawms lent the pastoral scenes a rustic colouring. Probably theatrical aspects also played a role: Schütz’ Christmas story has been performed under a canopy with Mary, Joseph and the manger.
In the 20th century the genre experienced a revival under the name of ’history’ or - incorrectly, actually - ’oratorio’, to which numerous modern works bear witness.
Folk Drama of the Nativity based on the rhythms and traditions of Hispanic America
for soloists, chorus, percussion, guitar and harps
for: Soloists, mixed choir (SATB), instruments
Score
Item no.: 461785
nach Worten der Bibel und des Gesangbuches (Letztfassung 1963)
mit den Turmgesängen
for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra, organ
Piano reduction
Item no.: 364438
This sparkling Christmas Musical brings Botticelli's magnificent painting to life once again
It will be enjoyed by children of all ages for many Christmases to come. Teacher's Book/CD
for: Soloists, children's choir, instruments
Songbook, Playback-CD
Item no.: 350962
Oratorio fragment
Part I: The Birth of Christ; Part II: The Passion of Christ
Urtext Stuttgarter Mendelssohn-Ausgaben
for: Soloist (tenor), mixed choir (SATTBB), orchestra
Study score (Urtext edition)
Item no.: 578511
Ankündigung der Geburt Jesu. Evangeliendialog - mixolydisch. Aus: Kleine geistliche Konzerte II (1639)
gleicher Notentext wie Ave Maria SWV 334, mit singbarer englischer Übersetzung
for: 2 soloists (SA), favorit choir (SSATB), 5 melodic instruments, organ
Score
Item no.: 231802
Piano reduction
Item no.: 241834
Zwei Minimusicals zur Adventszeit und zwei Krippenspiele
für Kinder von 4 bis 11 Jahren
for: Children's choir, actors, instruments
Book
Item no.: 496599
Edition Schultheiss
for: Solo voice, mixed choir (SATB), organ; strings ad lib.
Score
Item no.: 281497
Krippenspiel
for: Soloists, children's choir, piano [band]
Piano score
Item no.: 406426
for: 3 soloists (ATB), mixed choir (SATB), narrator, orchestra
CD
Item no.: 472391
Musical zur Weihnachtsgeschichte
for: Soloists, children's choir (one voice), piano
Score, Playback-CD
Item no.: 377033
Ein kommentiertes Singspielverzeichnis für die Weihnachtszeit
für Kindergarten, Grundschule und Kinderchor
Book (softcover)
Item no.: 458296
Weihnachtskantate
for: 2 voices (SS) [female choir (SS)/mixed choir (SSB)], 2 violins, basso continuo
Score
Item no.: 279273
for: GCH (SSATTB) 2 VL 2 VDG 2 BFL 2 TRP 2 POS BC
Score
Item no.: 336245
chormusikalisch erzählt frei nach dem Lukas-Evangelium
für gemischte Stimmen SATB oder SAB, Sprecher und Instrumentalbegleitung (Klavier/Orgel od. 3 Streicher/3 Bläser)
for: Mixed choir (SATB/SABar), narrator; instruments ad lib.
Score
Item no.: 631209
Ein deutsches Weihnachtsliederspiel nach oberbayerischen und tiroler Weisenop. 85
for: gemischter Chor (SATB) (Frauenchor, Kinderchor) mit Soli (SSATBarB) und kleines Orchester
Piano reduction
Item no.: 288434
Part 1 of the oratorio fragment "Christus" op. 97 MWV A 26
Urtext Stuttgarter Mendelssohn-Ausgaben
for: Soloist (tenor), mixed choir (SATTBB), orchestra
Item no.: 205754
Weihnachtsoratorium
In Dulci Jubilo – Musik zur Weihnachtszeit
for: Mixed choir (SSATTB) [6 voices], 2 violins, basso continuo; instruments colla parte ad lib.
Score
Item no.: 603998
Weihnachtsmusical für Kinderchor und Ensemble (Grundschul-Musical)
Gesamtausgabe & CD
for: Children's choir, instruments
Score, CD
Item no.: 649863
Ein Weihnachtsspiel
Lyric book
Item no.: 199297
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Score
Item no.: 425337
darin ein Engel die geburt Christi den hirten verkündigt
aus "Trutz-Nachtigall", 1649
for: Voice (high), basso continuo; organ ad lib.
Sheet music
Item no.: 2753
Ein musikalisches Weihnachtsstück
Staffelpreis ab 10 Stück
for: Soloists, narrator, children's choir, keyboard
Score
Item no.: 656268
Singspiel zu Weihnachten
for: Children's choir (1 voice), the parish, instruments
Score
Item no.: 423769
Ein Hausbuch weihnachtlicher Musik
for: 1–3 voices, piano
Piano score
Item no.: 387185
Bilderbuch gebunden
Book (Hardcover)
Item no.: 660412
Ein musikalischer Adventskalender für Musikschule, Schule, Kindergarten und Familie
24 Spielmodelle für kleines Schlagwerk, Stabspiele, Melodie- und Selbstbauinstrumente
for: Schlagwerk, Stabspiele, Melodieinstrument, Selbstbauinstrumente
Ensemble score
Item no.: 118090
Oratorio fragment
Part I: The Birth of Christ; Part II: The Passion of Christ
Urtext Stuttgarter Mendelssohn-Ausgaben
for: Soloist (tenor), mixed choir (SATTBB), orchestra
Score (Urtext edition)
Item no.: 205752
for: Soli SSSTBB, Coro SATB
Partitur
Item no.: 649726
Actus musicus auf Weih-Nachten (Luk. 2, 1-20)
Cantata
for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra
Score
Item no.: 352212
Die Kantate 108
for: Soloist (soprano), children's choir (1 voice), mixed choir (SATB), strings
Score
Item no.: 279122
Audio-CD
Item no.: 244706
Ein Singspiel nach Lukas 2,1-20 für Kinder- und Jugendchor und Klavier (Flöte/Klarinette/Schlagzeug ad lib)
Partitur mit Aufführungshinweisen
for: Children's choir (1 voice), piano
Score
Item no.: 654931
Neuinstrumentierung (2001)
for: Mixed choir (SATB), instruments
Score
Item no.: 607101
Gothic print
– Price reduction possible for orders of larger quantities –
for: 4 soloists (SSTB), mixed choir (SATB)
Choir score
Item no.: 114770
Weihnachtsgeschichte
for: Kinderchor (1-4stimmig), 2 Sprecher, Orchester (Perkussion, 3 Xyl, Metal, Glockenspiel, 3 Blockflöten, Akkordeon (Orgel), Kontrabass, Gitarre)
Score
Item no.: 231249
Basisausgabe
Die Weihnachtsgeschichte mit Songs, Spirituals und Sprechtexten nach dem Lukas-Evangelium
for: Soloist (medium), mixed choir (SATB), narrator; guitar, keyboard ad lib.
Choir score
Item no.: 172042
Weihnachtsoratorium in drei Teilen
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SSAATTBB), orchestra
Piano reduction
Item no.: 490430
über Lukas 2,1-10
Partitur
for: Soloists, narrator, children's choir, keyboard
Score
Item no.: 423795
für Kinderchor, Frauenchor und 3 Metallophone (Orgel)
for: Women's choir [children's choir] (2 parts), 3 mallets (SAB) [organ]
Score
Item no.: 362710
The Christmas Story with songs, spirituals and words based on St. Luke's Gospel. SAA - Basic edition for treble choir, soli and narrator
for: Soloist (alto), women's choir (SAA), narrator; guitar/keyboard ad lib.
Choir score
Item no.: 216116
Eine Weihnachtslegende
for: Solo voice (soprano), mixed choir (SATB), piano
Score
Item no.: 663883
Orff-Schulwerk
for: Kinderchor (SMezA) mit Soli, Sprecher und Instrumenten
Score
Item no.: 736844
für Sprecher, Soli, Kinderchor und kleines Orchester – Textblatt plattdeutsch
Für Kinder ab 8 Jahren geeignet.
Orff-Schulwerk
for: Soloists, narrator, children's choir, instruments
Lyric book
Item no.: 160602
for: Youth choir
Choir score
Item no.: 487569
Weihnachtsgedichte
Book
Item no.: 657667
Ankündigung der Geburt Jesu. Evangeliendialog. Aus: Kleine geistliche Konzerte II
gleicher Notentext wie Ave Maria SWV 334, mit singbarer englischer Übersetzung
for: 2 soloists (SA), favorit choir (SSATB), 5 melodic instruments, organ
Score
Item no.: 231801
nach Worten der Bibel und des Gesangbuches (Letztfassung 1963)
mit den Turmgesängen
– Staffelpreise auf Anfrage –
for: Soloists, mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Choir score
Item no.: 424855
Lieder aus der Kantate für Hausmusik
for: Women's choir [male choir] (3 voices)
Choir score
Item no.: 114739
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