Weihnachten, Op. 79, No. 1 (Felix Mendelssohn)

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• (Posted 2019-11-16)  CPDL #55929:  (PDF & MIDI files) (LilyPond files)

Editor: Jonathan Scholbach (submitted 2019-11-16).   Score information: A4, 2 pages   Copyright: Public Domain

Edition notes: This is part of the public domain edition of a capella christmas music Nun singet und seid froh.

• (Posted 2015-05-09)  CPDL #35362:       

Editor: Robert Urmann (submitted 2015-05-09).   Score information: Executive, 2 pages, 172 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: 8 staves per staff group

• (Posted 1999-08-05)  CPDL #00255:        (Finale 1998)

Editor: Rafael Ornes (submitted 1999-08-05).   Score information: Letter, 3 pages, 51 kB   Copyright: CPDL

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General Information

Title: Weihnachten, MWV B 42 (Op. 79, No. 1)
Work: Sechs Sprüche, MWV SD 42 (Op. 79)
Composer: Felix Mendelssohn

Number of voices: 8vv   Voicing: SSAATTBB
Genre: Sacred, Motet, Anthem, Christmas

Language: German
Instruments: A cappella

First published: 1874-1877 in Mendelssohn’s Werke
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Original text and translations

German text Weihnachten Frohlocket, ihr Völker auf Erden, und preiset Gott! Der Heiland ist erschienen, den der Herr verheißen. Er hat seine Gerechtigkeit der Welt offenbaret. Halleluja!

English translation Christmas Rejoice, ye people of the earth, and praise God! The redeemer is come, whom the Lord has promised. He has revealed his justice to the world. Hallelujah!

Spanish translation Navidad ¡Alegraos, gente de la tierra, y alabad a Dios! El Redentor ha venido, como el Señor había prometido. Él ha mostrado su justicia en el mundo. ¡Aleluya!