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

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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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Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A5510.
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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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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
Manuscript Sources RISM 230003626 (manuscript-copy parts at Olbernhau)
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