The Complete Weihnachts-oratorium of JS Bach, Part I:II-IV

2. Recitativo (T)

[Evangelist]

Es begab sich aber zu der Zeit,

dass ein Gebot von dem Kaiser Augusto ausging,

dass alle Welt geschätzet würde.

Und jedermann ging,

dass er sich schätzen ließe,

ein jeglicher in seine Stadt.

Da machte sich auch auf Joseph aus Galiläa,

aus der Stadt Nazareth,

in das jüdische Land zur Stadt David,

die da heißet Bethlehem;

darum, dass er von dem Hause und Geschlechte David war:

auf dass er sich schätzen ließe mit Maria,

seinem vertrauten Weibe,

die war schwanger.

Und als sie daselbst waren,

kam die Zeit,

dass sie gebären sollte.

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It occurred, however, at the time

that a decree from the Emperor Augustus went out

that all the world should be enrolled.

And everyone then went forth

to be enrolled,

each person unto his own city.

And then as well went up Joseph from Galilee

from the city of Nazareth

into the land of Judea to David's city

which is called Bethlehem,

because he was of the house and of the lineage of David

to be enrolled there with Mary,

who was betrothed to be his wife,

and she was pregnant.

And while they were in that place,

there came the time

for her to be delivered.

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3. Recitativo (A)

Nun wird mein liebster Bräutigam,

Nun wird der Held aus Davids Stamm

Zum Trost, zum Heil der Erden

Einmal geboren werden.

Nun wird der Stern aus Jakob scheinen,

Sein Strahl bricht schon hervor.

Auf, Zion, und verlasse nun das Weinen,

Dein Wohl steigt hoch empor!

~

Now is my dearest bridegroom rare,

Now is the prince of David's stem

As earth's redeeming comfort

Here born in time amongst us.

Now will shine bright the star of Jacob,

Its beam e'en now breaks forth.

Rise, Zion, and abandon now thy weeping,

Thy fortune soars aloft.

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4. Aria (A)

Bereite dich, Zion, mit zärtlichen Trieben,

Den Schönsten, den Liebsten bald bei dir zu sehn!

Deine Wangen

Müssen heut viel schöner prangen,

Eile, den Bräutigam sehnlichst zu lieben!

~

Prepare thyself, Zion, with tender affection,

The fairest, the dearest soon midst thee to see!

Thy cheeks' beauty

Must today shine much more brightly,

Hasten, the bridegroom to love with deep passion.

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and running every 3 hours.

English Translation © Z. Philip Ambrose, translator,

Web publication: http://www.uvm.edu/~classics/faculty/bach.

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The Complete Weihnachts-oratorium of JS Bach, Part I:I

1. Coro (S, A, T, B)

Jauchzet, frohlocket! auf, preiset die Tage,
Rühmet, was heute der Höchste getan!
Lasset das Zagen, verbannet die Klage,
Stimmet voll Jauchzen und Fröhlichkeit an!

Dienet dem Höchsten mit herrlichen Chören,
Lasst uns den Namen des Herrschers verehren!

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Triumph, rejoicing, rise, praising these days now,
Tell ye what this day the Highest hath done!
Fear now abandon and banish complaining,
Join, filled with triumph and gladness, our song!

Serve ye the Highest in glorious chorus,
Let us the name of our ruler now honor!

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The complete Christmas Oratorio is featured on All for Hymn
beginning at 6:00 PM ET on December 24, 2011
and running every 3 hours.

English Translation © Z. Philip Ambrose, translator,

Web publication: http://www.uvm.edu/~classics/faculty/bach.

Used by permission.

Special thanks to counterpoint85 over on youtube
for posting the complete work.

Beginning this evening: The Complete Weihnachts-oratorio

Starting this evening at 6:00 PM EDT, All for Hymn will present the complete Weihnachts-oratorio of JS Bach.  A new post will hit every 3 hours until 11:59 PM EDT on December 26.

Special thanks to counterpoint85 over on youtube for posting the complete work and to Z. Philip Ambrose who granted permission to use his translations over here at All for Hymn.  He has the translations of the entire vocal works over at the University of Vermont's website.  Check it out here.

For now, here's the instrumental work at the beginning of Movement II.

The Complete Handel's Messiah: Chorus: Worthy Is the Lamb

HANDEL'S MESSIAH
Part III
A Hymn of Thanksgiving for the final overthrow of Death

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53. Chorus

Worthy is the Lamb that was slain,
and hath redeemed us to God by His blood,
to receive power,
and riches,
and wisdom,
and strength,
and honour,
and glory,
and blessing.

Blessing and honour,
glory and power,
be unto Him
that sitteth upon the throne,
and unto the Lamb,
for ever and ever.

Amen.

Revelation 5: 12-14



Brisbane Concert Choir
Sinfonia of St Andrew's
Conductor: Debra Shearer-Dirié
Orchestra Leader: Chen Yang

Milica Ilic, soprano
Dorothy Williams, alto
Thomas Moran, tenor
Sam Hartley, bass
Emma Hadfield, harpsichord
Eduarda van Klinken, organ

St Andrew's Uniting Church
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Sunday 13th July 2008

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During this Holy Week, All for Hymn is featuring Handel's Messiah in it's complete form. New posts will hit roughly every 5-6 hours beginning at 6:00 am CDT on Palm Sunday (April 17, 2011) and running through 6:00 PM CDT on Easter Sunday (April 24, 2011).

We have reached the finale of Handel's Messiah. Thank you for listening and following along. May our Lord Jesus Christ bless you and keep you in His peace this Easter season.

The Complete Handel's Messiah: Air: If God Is for Us

HANDEL'S MESSIAH
Part III
A Hymn of Thanksgiving for the final overthrow of Death

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52. Air (Soprano)

If God be for us,
who can be against us?

Who shall lay anything
to the charge of God's elect?
It is God that justifieth,
who is he that condemneth?

It is Christ that died,
yea rather, that is risen again,
who is at the right hand of God,
who makes intercession for us.
Romans 8:31, 33-34



Brisbane Concert Choir
Sinfonia of St Andrew's
Conductor: Debra Shearer-Dirié
Orchestra Leader: Chen Yang

Milica Ilic, soprano
Dorothy Williams, alto
Thomas Moran, tenor
Sam Hartley, bass
Emma Hadfield, harpsichord
Eduarda van Klinken, organ

St Andrew's Uniting Church
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Sunday 13th July 2008

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During this Holy Week, All for Hymn is featuring Handel's Messiah in it's complete form. New posts will hit roughly every 5-6 hours beginning at 6:00 am CDT on Palm Sunday (April 17, 2011) and running through 6:00 PM CDT on Easter Sunday (April 24, 2011).

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The Complete Handel's Messiah: Recitative, Duet, Chorus

HANDEL'S MESSIAH
Part III
A Hymn of Thanksgiving for the final overthrow of Death

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49. Recitative (Alto)

Then shall be brought to pass
the saying that is written:
DEATH IS SWALLOWED UP IN VICTORY.
I Corinthians 15:54

50. Duet (Alto and tenor)

O death, where is thy sting?
O grave, where is thy victory?
The sting of death is sin,
and the strength of sin is the law.
I Corinthians 15:55-56

51. Chorus

But thanks be to God,
who giveth us the victory
through our Lord Jesus Christ.
I Corinthians 15:57



Brisbane Concert Choir
Sinfonia of St Andrew's
Conductor: Debra Shearer-Dirié
Orchestra Leader: Chen Yang

Milica Ilic, soprano
Dorothy Williams, alto
Thomas Moran, tenor
Sam Hartley, bass
Emma Hadfield, harpsichord
Eduarda van Klinken, organ

St Andrew's Uniting Church
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Sunday 13th July 2008

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During this Holy Week, All for Hymn is featuring Handel's Messiah in it's complete form. New posts will hit roughly every 5-6 hours beginning at 6:00 am CDT on Palm Sunday (April 17, 2011) and running through 6:00 PM CDT on Easter Sunday (April 24, 2011).

UPDATE: The final post will be NOON CDT on Easter Monday (April 25, 2011).

The Complete Handel's Messiah: Accompagnato and Air

HANDEL'S MESSIAH
Part III
A Hymn of Thanksgiving for the final overthrow of Death

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47. Accompagnato (Bass)

Behold, I tell you a mystery;
we shall not all sleep,
but we shall all be changed in a moment,
in the twinkling of an eye,
at the last trumpet.
I Corinthians 15: 51-52

48. Air (Bass)

The trumpet shall sound,
and the dead shall be raised incorruptible,
and we shall be changed.

For this corruptible must put on incorruption
and this mortal must put on immortality.
I Corinthians 15:52-53



Brisbane Concert Choir
Sinfonia of St Andrew's
Conductor: Debra Shearer-Dirié
Orchestra Leader: Chen Yang

Milica Ilic, soprano
Dorothy Williams, alto
Thomas Moran, tenor
Sam Hartley, bass
Emma Hadfield, harpsichord
Eduarda van Klinken, organ

St Andrew's Uniting Church
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Sunday 13th July 2008

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During this Holy Week, All for Hymn is featuring Handel's Messiah in it's complete form. New posts will hit roughly every 5-6 hours beginning at 6:00 am CDT on Palm Sunday (April 17, 2011) and running through 6:00 PM CDT on Easter Sunday (April 24, 2011).

UPDATE: The final post will be NOON CDT on Easter Monday (April 25, 2011).