A light in the stable : a cantata for Christmas : for SATB choir and organ or piano with optional soloists, congregation, and with optional small orchestra or chamber group /
Bullard, Alan,1947-composer.
The text is mostly compiled from existing carols and from the Authorized version of the bible.
Some movements may be replaced by readings.
Includes composer's note.
Duration: approximately 35 min.
Prologue: Of our maker's love begotten -- The journey -- As Joseph was a-walking -- The shepherds -- Go tell it on the mountain/While shepherds watch -- The angels -- Glory to God in the highest -- Hark! the herald angels sing -- The manger -- The little Lord Jesus -- The shepherds visit the stable -- he is born (Il est né) -- Mary ponders these things in her heart -- Sing lullaby! -- The wise men -- As with gladness men of old -- The wise men offer their gifts -- A light for today -- Of our maker's love begotten.
Cantatas, Sacred.
Christmas music.
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Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices, 4 parts) with piano.