Oratorio de Noël, Op.12 (Saint-Saëns, Camille)

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Publisher. Info. Paris: A. Durand & Fils, n.d.(ca.1891). Plate D. & F. 4494.
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Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand, n.d.(ca.1891).
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A2710.
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Arranger Eugène Gigout (1844–1925), piano reduction
Editor First edition (reprint)
Language Latin
Publisher. Info. Paris: G. Flaxland, n.d.[1863]. Plate G. 686 F.
Reprinted Paris: Durand S.A., n.d.(ca.1987). Plate D. & F. 686.
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Misc. Notes Schirmer's vocal score is based on this one, which is better for performances in Latin. Durand started reprinting this score in 1870.
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Arranger Eugène Gigout (1844–1925), piano reduction
Language English / Latin
Publisher. Info. New York: G. Schirmer, 1891. Plate 10000.
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Tollite Hostias

Editor André Van Ryckeghem
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For 4 Trumpets, 3 Trombones and Tuba (Adams)

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Arranger Stefan Adams
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Prelude (No.1)

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Domine, ego credidi (No.4)

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Arranger Michel Rondeau
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Tecum principium (No.7)

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Arranger J. Permann
Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand, Schoenewerk & Cie., n.d.(ca.1880). Plate D. S. & Cie. 2915.
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Tollite Hostias (No.10)

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Arranger Michel Rondeau
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Arranger Frank Zimpel
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Misc. Notes Zusätzliche Trompeten- und Paukenstimme
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For Organ (Gigout)
Arranger Eugène Gigout (1844–1925)
Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand, Schoenewerk & Cie., n.d.(ca.1880). Plate D. S. & Cie. 2904.
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Arranger Eugène Gigout (1844–1925)
Editor Alphonse M. Knäbel (fl.1900-1910)
Publisher. Info. New York: J. Fischer & Bro., 1904. Plate J.F. & B. 2638.
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General Information

Work Title Oratorio de Noël
Alternative. Title
Name Translations Oratorium na Boże Narodzenie (Saint-Saëns); اوراتوریوی نوئل; オラトリオ・ドゥ・ノエル (サン=サーンス)
Name Aliases クリスマス・オラトリオ (サン=サーンス); Christmas Oratorio; Weihnachtsoratorium
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 185092850; LCCN: n82216012; GND: 300133863; [2 more...]SELIBR: 171112; BNF: 13924070p
Composer Saint-Saëns, Camille
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.12
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. ICS 150
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 10 movements:
1. Prelude In the Style of Bach
2. Et Pastores erant; Gloria (chorus)
3. Expectants expectavi Dominum (soprano)
4. Domine, ego credidi (tenor, chorus)
5. Benedictus qui venit (soprano, bass)
6. Quare fremuerunt gentes (chorus)
7. Tecum principium (soprano, tenor, bass)
8. Alleluja (soprano, soprano, alto, bass)
9. Consurge, Filia Sion (soprano, soprano, alto, bass, chorus)
10. Tollite hostias (chorus)
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1858
First Performance. 1858-12-24 in Paris, L'église de la Madeleine
voices, chorus, orchestra, Saint-Saëns (conductor)
First Publication. 1863
Language Latin
Dedication à Madame la Vicomtesse de Grandval (Clémence de Grandval)
Average DurationAvg. Duration 40 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation soprano, mezzo-soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, mixed chorus (SATB), orchestra
InstrDetail harp, organ, strings
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