Breitkopf & Härtel - Lieder der Weihnacht - f. Klavier & 2 Melodiestimmen ad lib

Breitkopf & Härtel - Songs of Christmas: Christmas carols for piano and two melody parts ad libitum

The collection "Songs of Christmas" by Breitkopf & Härtel is an indispensable companion for all those who wish to musically enrich the festive season. Inspired by the rich tradition of folk Christmas carols, this work offers an extraordinary opportunity to celebrate the festive season with vocal and instrumental music. With arrangements by renowned musicians such as Fidelio F. Finke, Diethard Hellmann, Siegfried Köhler, Wilhelm Weismann, Eberhard Wenzel and Johannes Weyrauch, this collection is not only a musical delight, but also a piece of cultural heritage that captures the essence of Christmas.

The story and inspiration behind the collection

Christmas as a celebration of joy and peace has inspired the creativity of musicians and composers for centuries. With this collection, the editors not only want to present the musical diversity of the Christmas season, but also make a practical contribution to domestic music. Many of the songs included have been an integral part of the Christmas repertoire for generations and invite you to make music with family and friends.

The collection aims to overcome the obstacles to making music together, which are often made more difficult by different versions and transpositions. With clear arrangements and flexible parts, it enables barrier-free use for a wide variety of instrumentations and occasions.

Breitkopf & Härtel: quality and tradition

The traditional music publisher Breitkopf & Härtel has stood for the highest quality and musical expertise for over 300 years. As one of the oldest music publishers in the world, Breitkopf & Härtel has published countless works by famous composers and has made a name for itself as a keeper of musical cultural assets. With the "Lieder der Weihnacht" edition, the publisher continues this tradition and offers a comprehensive work for all those who want to make the Christmas season musical.

Technical details and special features

The collection includes 100 of the best-known Christmas carols, arranged in clear, common versions for piano and two melody parts ad libitum. An optional bass part for violoncello is also included, which complements the piano part and strengthens the foundation. This allows musicians of different abilities and instrumentation to play together.

The piano part is of medium difficulty and always offers the melody clearly as the upper part, so that it can also be played solo. The two melody parts can be sung or played instrumentally (e.g. with violin or recorder). This flexibility makes the collection particularly versatile and adaptable to the available instruments and singers.

Variability and flexibility in use

A special feature of the edition is the possibility of performing the songs in a wide variety of instrumentations. Whether as a piano solo, in combination with one or two melody parts or with an additional bass part - the arrangements offer numerous options. Instrumentalists and singers can thus make the most of their musical abilities and personalize their performances.

The collection encourages different interpretations of the individual verses through varied instrumentation. For example, one verse can be performed with voice and piano, while instrumental parts are added in the next. This concept makes the collection ideal for home music-making circles and smaller performances.

Conclusion: An indispensable handbook for Christmas music

The collection "Songs of Christmas" by Breitkopf & Härtel is far more than a mere compilation of Christmas carols. It is a handbook for Christmas music-making that appeals to both musical beginners and experienced musicians. With its clear notation, versatility of instrumentation and high musical quality, it is a must for every music lover who wants to enrich the Christmas season with sound.

Thanks to the careful arrangement and the consideration of historical variants, the edition preserves the rich treasure of Christmas carols from being "sung to pieces" and makes it possible to rediscover these timeless melodies in a modern context. For all those who want to experience the magic of Christmas musically, this collection offers the perfect basis.

Features:

• 100 well-known Christmas carols in common versions
• Arrangements for piano and two melody parts ad libitum
• Additional bass part for violoncello
• Flexible scoring options (vocal and instrumental)
• Moderately difficult piano part with clear melody line
• Suitable for home music and performances
• Consideration of important historical variants
• Careful notation and high print quality
• Ideal for domestic music groups and festive occasions

Contents: The 100 songs in the collection

1. Every year again (Advent)
2. Open wide the door (Advent)
3. O Heiland, reiß die Himmel auf (Advent)
4. A ship is coming (Advent)
5. O thou my comfort and sweet hope (Advent)
6. How shall I receive thee (Advent)
7. Now come, the Savior of the Gentiles (Advent)
8. Daughter of Zion, rejoice (Advent)
9. How beautifully the morning star shines for us (Advent)
10. Morning star of the dark night (Advent)
11. Hail Mary tender (Advent)
12. Es flog ein Täublein weiße (Advent)
13. Three roses are in bloom (Advent)
14. Mary went through a thorny forest (Advent)
15. And our dear women (Advent)
16. Leise rieselt der Schnee (Advent)
17. When it's Christmas (Advent)
18. Carol of St. Nicholas (Advent)
19. What does Santa Claus bring (Advent)
20. Santa Claus is coming tomorrow (Advent)
21. I lay and slept (Advent)
22. Tomorrow, children, there will be something (Advent)
23. O fir tree, you bear a green branch (Christmas)
24. O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree (Christmas)
25. The lights are burning on the Christmas tree (Christmas)
26. The Christmas tree is the most beautiful tree (Christmas)
27. O blessed night (Christmas)
28. From heaven on high, here I come (Christmas)
29. Who knocks (Christmas)
30. When I watched with my sheep (Christmas)
31. Ye shepherds, awake (Christmas)
32. What does this mean? (Christmas)
33. In the middle of the night (Christmas)
34. Up, up, shepherds (Christmas)
35. Cornmead, ye shepherds (Christmas)
36. O run, ye shepherds (Christmas)
37. Up, up! You boys (Christmas)
38. Little children, come (Christmas)
39. Come, let's go to Bethlehem (Christmas)
40. O joy upon joy (Christmas)
41. Come, O ye faithful (Christmas)
42. Dear nightingale, wake up! (Christmas)
43. The May flowers are in bloom (Christmas)
44. Green fields, green meadows (Christmas).....bis 100

Specs:

• Type: School, Textbook, Course
• Instrument: Piano
• For Christmas: yes
• Incl. Audio or Video: no
• Incl. Notes: yes
• Mit Tabulatoren: no
• Theme: Literature, Scores and more

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