Bach's Christmas Oratorio

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:orcas
gptkbp:arrangements various instrumental arrangements
gptkbp:associated_band solos, choir
gptkbp:associated_with Christmas celebrations
gptkbp:author gptkb:Christian_Friedrich_Henrici
gptkbp:available_on gptkb:streaming_platforms
gptkbp:based_on Christmas story
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Johann_Sebastian_Bach
gptkbp:cultural_impact significant in classical music repertoire
gptkbp:cultural_significance important work in Western classical music
gptkbp:dedicated_to the birth of Jesus Christ
gptkbp:first_performance December 25, 1734
gptkbp:genre gptkb:sacred_music
gptkbp:historical_context written during the Baroque period
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Bach's Christmas Oratorio
gptkbp:influenced later choral works
sacred choral music
Christmas music traditions
gptkbp:influenced_by Baroque music
Lutheran traditions
gptkbp:inspired many adaptations
gptkbp:instruments gptkb:orchestra
gptkbp:is_often_featured_in in holiday concerts
gptkbp:is_often_used_in in churches during Christmas
during Advent and Christmas
gptkbp:is_studied_in in musicology courses
gptkbp:language gptkb:German
gptkbp:music_composer gptkb:Berlin_Philharmonic_Orchestra
gptkbp:next_edition Urtext editions available
gptkbp:notable_aria Schlafe, mein Liebster
gptkbp:notable_collaborations with various soloists
gptkbp:notable_conductors gptkb:Herbert_von_Karajan
gptkbp:notable_influence Jauchzet, frohlocket
in contemporary choral works
gptkbp:notable_performances annual performances in many cities
performed in original context
gptkbp:notable_performers various choirs and orchestras
gptkbp:notable_recordings conducted by famous conductors
gptkbp:notable_song For unto us a child is born
gptkbp:notable_themes redemption, hope, joy
gptkbp:number_of_pieces gptkb:6
gptkbp:performed_at gptkb:St._Thomas_Church,_Leipzig
gptkbp:performed_by orchestral accompaniment
choirs of all sizes
professional and amateur musicians
gptkbp:performed_in Christmas season
concert halls worldwide
gptkbp:premiere_date 1734
gptkbp:published_in various editions
gptkbp:recordings numerous recordings available
gptkbp:style Baroque style
gptkbp:thematic_element joy, celebration, worship
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Amsterdam_Baroque_Orchestra
gptkb:The_Tanglewood_Festival_Chorus
gptkb:Cameron_Carpenter
gptkb:The_Bach_Choir
gptkb:Gustav_Leonhardt
gptkb:Bach_Collegium_Japan
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5