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Performances
Sheet Music
Scores
Editor
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First edition
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Publisher. Info.
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London: Schott & Co. Ltd., No.4390, 1952. Plate 38305.
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Copyright
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Misc. Notes
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600 dpi. Last page reference to other motets of the composer.
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Purchase
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General Information
Work Title
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Pastores loquebantur
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Alternative. Title
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Motette für Sopran oder Tenor und Klavier
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Composer
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Hindemith, Paul
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I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No.
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IPH 110
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Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's
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1 movement - Ruhig ( = 69)
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Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp.
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1944
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First Performance.
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1951-04-02 in Vienna, Internationales Musikfest
- Irmgard Seefried (soprano), Erik Werba (piano)
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First Publication.
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1952
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Librettist
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Martin Luther (1483-1546)
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Language
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Latin
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Dedication
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Weihnachtsgabe für den lieben Kollegen
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Average DurationAvg. Duration
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4 minutes
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Composer Time PeriodComp. Period
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Modern
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Piece Style
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Modern
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Instrumentation
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voice (soprano or tenor), piano
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External Links
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Hindemith Foundation
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Navigation etc.
From the Bible, Lukas 2, 15-20.