The Christmas Oratorio Reconceived
CMB-3021(a-s) CCLI#5840669 The Christmas Oratorio Reconceived. Taken from the Christmas Oratorio, Cantatas 1, 2, and 3, the work is scored for SATB chorus, keyboard, flute, violin, trumpet, narrators and soloists. Translation and musical adaptation by Dr. Norm Wick.
Alto Solo: “Make Ready, O Zion”
Hymn: “Lord, How Should I Receive You?”
Hymn/Narr.: “He Came to Earth in Poverty”
Bar. Solo: “Sov’reign Lord, O Mighty Leader”
Hymn: “Ah, Little Jesus, Dearest One”
Hymn: “Break Forth, O Lovely Morning Light”
Sop. Solo: “Happy Shepherds, Hurry, Hurry”
Hymn: “Look, There He Lies in Darkened Stall”
Alto Solo: “Slumber, My Dearest”
Chorus: “Glory to God in the Highest”
Hymn: “We Sing Within Your Multitude”
Hymn: “The Lord Has Sent His Son to Show”
Sop./Bar. Duet: “Lord, Your Goodness”
Alto Solo: “Close in My Heart”
Hymn: “Earnestly I Beg You, Teach Me”
Chorus: “Lord of All Heaven”
Recording Credits: Concordia Lutheran Church Choir, Dr. Norm Wick, Director; Katie Wick, soprano soloist; Anne Wick, alto soloist; Dr. Norm Wick, baritone soloist; Karen Ferrito, flute; Anne Wick, violin; Sara Johnsen, trumpet.