Der Stern von Bethlehem, Op.164 (Rheinberger, Josef Gabriel)

Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 9 sections
First Publication 1891 – Leipzig: Robert Forberg
Genre Categories Sacred cantatas; Cantatas; Religious works; For voices, mixed chorus, orchestra; Scores featuring the voice; Scores featuring mixed chorus; Scores featuring the orchestra; For voices and chorus with orchestra; German language
Related Works II. “Die Hirten” arranged from Organ Sonata No.4, Op.98, 2. Intermezzo

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Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Robert Forberg, 1891. Plate 4491.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A5510.
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⇒ 14 more: Oboe 1, 2 • Clarinet 1, 2 (A/B♭) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1, 2 (E/F) • Trumpet 1, 2 (C/D) • Trombone 1, 2, 3 • Timpani • Organ • Harp • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

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 Clarinet 1, 2 (A/B♭)
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 Horn 1, 2 (E/F)
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 Trumpet 1, 2 (C/D)
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 Trombone 1, 2, 3
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 Timpani
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 Organ
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 Harp
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 Violins I
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Publisher. Info. Manuscript, n.d.
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Editor First edition (reprint)
Language German / English
Translator Virginia Woods Morgan (fl.1866-1900), English text
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Robert Forberg, 1891. Plate 4464.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, No. 6395, n.d.(1950).
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Misc. Notes Plate 4464 from Hathitrust
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General Information

Work Title Der Stern von Bethlehem
Alternative. Title The Star of Bethlehem: Christmas Cantata (Weihnachtskantate für Chor, Soli und Orchester)
Composer Rheinberger, Josef Gabriel
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.164
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IJR 160
Key A major
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 9 sections:
  1. Erwartung. Molto moderato ( = 66) in A
  2. Die Hirten. Allegretto ( = 104) in F
  3. Erscheinung des Engels. Andante maestoso ( = 89) -
  4. Bethlehem. L'istesso tempo in D minor
  5. Die Hirten an der Krippe. Molto Andante ( = 72) in F
  6. Der Stern. Allegro ( = 104) in A minor
  7. Anbetung der Weisen. Adagio ( = 60) in D
  8. Maria. Moderato ( = 72) in D♭ major
  9. Erfüllung. Moderato ( = 88) in A.
First Publication. 1891 – Leipzig: Robert Forberg
Librettist Franziska von Hoffnaass (1831-1892, wife of the composer)
Language German
Average DurationAvg. Duration 35-40 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation Soloists, Chorus, Orchestra
InstrDetail Flutes, oboes, English horn, clarinets, bassoons, horns, trumpets, trumpets, timpani, harp, organ, strings
Related Works II. “Die Hirten” arranged from Organ Sonata No.4, Op.98, 2. Intermezzo
Manuscript Sources RISM 230003626 (manuscript-copy parts at Olbernhau)
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