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
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
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
nach Worten der Bibel und des Gesangbuches (Letztfassung 1963)
mit den Turmgesängen
for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra, organ
Piano reduction
Item no.: 364438
Nur in Verbindung mit Chorstimmen erhältlich
for: Mixed choir (SATB), piano, guitar, percussion
Score
Item no.: 673500
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
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
Weihnachtsmusical für Kinderchor und Ensemble (Grundschul-Musical)
Gesamtausgabe & CD
for: Children's choir, instruments
Score, CD
Item no.: 649863
Ein musikalisches Weihnachtsstück
Staffelpreis ab 10 Stück
for: Soloists, narrator, children's choir, keyboard
Score
Item no.: 656268
Piano reduction
Item no.: 241834
Musical zur Weihnachtsgeschichte
for: Soloists, children's choir (one voice), piano
Score, Playback-CD
Item no.: 377033
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
Ein kommentiertes Singspielverzeichnis für die Weihnachtszeit
für Kindergarten, Grundschule und Kinderchor
Boek (softcover)
Item no.: 458296
for: 3 soloists (ATB), mixed choir (SATB), narrator, orchestra
CD
Item no.: 472391
Gothic print
– Price reduction possible for orders of larger quantities –
for: 4 soloists (SSTB), mixed choir (SATB)
Choir score
Item no.: 114770
Weihnachtskantate
for: 2 voices (SS) [female choir (SS)/mixed choir (SSB)], 2 violins, basso continuo
Score
Item no.: 279273
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
Singspiel zu Weihnachten
for: Children's choir (1 voice), the parish, instruments
Score
Item no.: 423769
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
Neuinstrumentierung (2001)
for: Mixed choir (SATB), instruments
Score
Item no.: 607101
for: GCH (SSATTB) 2 VL 2 VDG 2 BFL 2 TRP 2 POS BC
Score
Item no.: 336245
Ein Hausbuch weihnachtlicher Musik
for: 1–3 voices, piano
Piano score
Item no.: 387185
Weihnachtsoratorium in drei Teilen
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SSAATTBB), orchestra
Piano reduction
Item no.: 490430
Bilderbuch gebunden
Book (Hardcover)
Item no.: 660412
Eine Weihnachtslegende
for: Solo voice (soprano), mixed choir (SATB), piano
Score
Item no.: 663883
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: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Score
Item no.: 425337
for: Mixed choir (SSATTB) a cappella
Score
Item no.: 235985
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
for: GCH (3) SPR ORG
Item no.: 119316
Weihnachtsgeschichte
for: Kinderchor (1-4stimmig), 2 Sprecher, Orchester (Perkussion, 3 Xyl, Metal, Glockenspiel, 3 Blockflöten, Akkordeon (Orgel), Kontrabass, Gitarre)
Score
Item no.: 231249
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
Die Kantate 108
for: Soloist (soprano), children's choir (1 voice), mixed choir (SATB), strings
Score
Item no.: 279122
Actus musicus auf Weih-Nachten (Luk. 2, 1-20)
Cantata
for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra
Score
Item no.: 352212
Ein deutsches Weihnachtsliederspiel nach oberbayerischen und tiroler Weisen
Piano reduction
Item no.: 288434
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 Weihnachtsspiel
for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra
Lyric book
Item no.: 199297
für Kinderchor, Frauenchor und 3 Metallophone (Orgel)
for: Women's choir [children's choir] (2 parts), 3 mallets (SAB) [organ]
Score
Item no.: 362710
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
Book (Hardcover)
Item no.: 762013
Weihnachtsgedichte
Book
Item no.: 657667
“Es begab sich aber zu der Zeit“
for: 2 soloists (ST), 2 mixed choirs (SSATB, SSATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Score
Item no.: 230447
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
Part 1 of the oratorio fragment "Christus" op. 97 MWV A 26
Urtext Stuttgarter Mendelssohn-Ausgaben
for: Soloist (tenor), mixed choir (SATTBB), orchestra
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 235662
Eine Weihnachtsgeschichte nach alten Liedern aus den "Piae Cantiones", 1582
for: Narrator, mixed choir, instruments
Score
Item no.: 214874
for: Treble recorder
Music score
Item no.: 162036
Weihnachtsoratorium (Urtextausgabe) (Urtext)
for: Symphonic orchestra
Set of parts
Item no.: 186714
Weihnachtsoratorium in drei Teilen
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SSAATTBB), orchestra
Score
Item no.: 470976
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