In Dulci Jubilo

In dulci jubilo for three-part Chorus, two Violins and Basso continuo BuxWV 52

Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707) was organist of the St Marien church in Lübeck from 1668 until his death. He wrote many works for specific secular occasions, feasts and celebrations etc. and although his positon did not require him to compose vocal music he left over 120 vocal works in a wide range of scorings, style and length. Almost all texts are sacred and scorings vary from a single voice with instrument to nine voices with several instruments and continuo.

Dietrich Buxtehude’s 'Christmas Music“ is suited remarkably well for numerousAdvent and Christmas services as well as general religious services which choirs take part in every year.

Although characterised by an extreme economy and simplicity of means, this nevertheless opulent-sounding work possesses its own special Christmas magic. It is a piece which can rightly claim its place in the choral repertoire of today.

- Score with parts (BA620), separate parts (BA620) and choral score (BA620-91) available for sale