"Rejoice and Sing" from Part 3 of Bach's Christmas Oratorio, in an Elmhurst Choral Union 2003 concert performance directed by James MacDonald. The audio is paired with photos from Hammerschmidt Chapel, our primary concert venue since 1960. Come to htt...  more"Rejoice and Sing" from Part 3 of Bach's Christmas Oratorio, in an Elmhurst Choral Union 2003 concert performance directed by James MacDonald. The audio is paired with photos from Hammerschmidt Chapel, our primary concert venue since 1960. Come to http://www.elmhurstchoralunion.org to hear sound clips from past concerts and to learn about upcoming performances. Concert news and free MP3 downloads to those who join our email list. Or join the musical conversation on Facebook. Elmhurst Choral Union performs in Elmhurst, Illinois, a suburb west of Chicago. We also appear regularly with Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra.  less

Thomas Rossin conducts excerpts from Oratorio. Azure anderson, Alto, andrew Barrett, Tenor and Robert Sunderlin, Baritone

Christmas Oratorio Part I, No.1 J. S. Bach (1685-1750) BWV 248, Vocal score by Gustav Rösler Performed on our annual concert, Nov 18, 2018 At the Aula Simfonia Jakarta

Gaudete, gaudete! Christus est natus Ex Maria virgine, gaudete! Rejoice, rejoice! Christ is born Of the Virgin Mary — rejoice! Tempus adest gratiæ Hoc quod optabamus, The time of grace has come— what we wished for, Carmina lætitiæ Devote...  moreGaudete, gaudete! Christus est natus Ex Maria virgine, gaudete! Rejoice, rejoice! Christ is born Of the Virgin Mary — rejoice! Tempus adest gratiæ Hoc quod optabamus, The time of grace has come— what we wished for, Carmina lætitiæ Devote reddamus. songs of joy Let us render in faith. Deus homo factus est Natura mirante, God has become man, As nature marvels Mundus renovatus est A Christo regnante. The world has been renewed By Christ who reigns Ezechielis porta Clausa pertransitur, We pass through the closed gate of Ezekiel Unde lux est orta Salus invenitur. From the place whence light has risen, Salvation is found. Ergo nostra concio Psallat iam in lustro; Therefore let our gathering Now sing brightly Benedicat Domino: Salus Regi nostro. Let it give praise to the Lord: Salvation to our King.  less

© 2016 Stephen L Bigger Sheet Music Perusal Score. Available for sale at stephenbigger.com LYRICS and CREDITS (see below) Rejoice! © 2016 RockArbor Music Publishing ASCAP Original Text and music by Stephen L. Bigger. Traditional lyric and Gaelic ...  more© 2016 Stephen L Bigger Sheet Music Perusal Score. Available for sale at stephenbigger.com LYRICS and CREDITS (see below) Rejoice! © 2016 RockArbor Music Publishing ASCAP Original Text and music by Stephen L. Bigger. Traditional lyric and Gaelic versions available Credits are listed at end of lyrics. LYRICS: Rejoice, rejoice, your light has come, rejoice! Come every soul descending in dismay Who dreams to overcome this darkening day, Dispel the myths of mystery, and from these heavy chains you shall be free, Rejoice! Rejoice, the Light is here to help you find Some brightening of your shadow weary mind; To clear the tears of loss and pain, Restore you hope for life again, Rejoice, rejoice, your healing has begun, So dance for joy, the victory is won! O Lift your head and do not be afraid, Receive the gift as ransom freely paid. Release the ones you hold in misery and love will conquer every enemy. Rejoice, rejoice, the Hope of Nations, call. The Word is Love, salvation for ...    less

Singers from all over the world! Raise your voice and help to stop global warming! Become a part of the global virtual Oratorio "Our World is on Fire"! video trailer of the Oratorio Go to the webadress https://our-world-is-on-fire.org , download the (mu...

Taken from Never a Brighter Star, a Christmas Concert November 17, 2018, Aula Simfonia Jakarta Sing We Now of Christmas Music based on the French Carol “Noel Nouvelet”, Arranged by Mark Hayes

La Asociación Musical CORO "SANTA MARÍA" de Coria del Río (Sevilla) interpreta el Oratorio DE NAVIDAD Op.12 de CAMILE SAINT SÄENS bajo la dirección de SERGIO ASIÁN, acompañados por Conjunto de Cuerdas, Arpa y órgano. En la celebración del XV CONCIERTO DE ...  moreLa Asociación Musical CORO "SANTA MARÍA" de Coria del Río (Sevilla) interpreta el Oratorio DE NAVIDAD Op.12 de CAMILE SAINT SÄENS bajo la dirección de SERGIO ASIÁN, acompañados por Conjunto de Cuerdas, Arpa y órgano. En la celebración del XV CONCIERTO DE NAVIDAD en la Parroquia de San José (Coria del Río). Mas información en www.corosantamaria.org  

The 30-member Jerusalem Oratorio Chamber Choir is the representative choir of the 150-member Jerusalem Oratorio Choir. The Chamber Choir rehearses twice a week in a friendly yet serious environment. The Chamber Choir sings a varied repertoire of class...  moreThe 30-member Jerusalem Oratorio Chamber Choir is the representative choir of the 150-member Jerusalem Oratorio Choir. The Chamber Choir rehearses twice a week in a friendly yet serious environment. The Chamber Choir sings a varied repertoire of classical liturgical and secular music from the Renaissance to the present, as well as arrangements of spirituals and songs from around the world, Israeli and Jewish music, and more. The choir performs regularly in churches and concert spaces in Jerusalem and around Israel and has performed in festivals and programs in France, Italy, Spain, Germany, the United States, and Switzerland. The Jerusalem Oratorio Chamber Choir is an unaffiliated choir whose membership spans the religious/secular and political divide in Israeli society. The choir accepts members without discrimination as to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, or political affiliation. Every year the Jerusalem Oratorio Chamber Choir welcomes visiting singers (students, volunteers, ...    less

The internationally acclaimed tenor Mark Padmore has been announced as a new President of Bristol Choral Society and will sing Bach's Christmas Oratorio with the choir later this month. He becomes a joint President alongside the Lord Mayor of Bristol and...