Christmas Oratorio
Sunday 20 Dec
Soprabolzano (Renon)
from 17:00 on
for soloists, choir and orchestra by H. F. Müller, performed by the “ARCANA” string orchestra and the Singkreis Runkelstein from Bolzano (choir preparation: Rupert Ploner), in the parish church of Oberbozen at 5 p.m. Direction: Paul Bozzetta. Freewill offering.
The Christmas Oratorio (Op. 5) by Heinrich Fidelis Müller (1837–1905) is a true gem of late-Romantic sacred music. While Bach’s Christmas Oratorio stands as the monumental gold standard of the genre, Müller’s work offers a more accessible, almost folk-like alternative, particularly cherished within the Catholic tradition. His Christmas Oratorio is characterized by:
Accessibility: the melodies are often simple and recall traditional church hymns or folk-inspired tunes.
Romantic sonority: Müller employs a warm, richly woven harmonic texture that perfectly captures the solemn and mystical atmosphere of the Holy Night.
Devotional focus: in contrast to the complex Baroque fugues, the emphasis here lies on narrative clarity and spiritual edification
Meeting point:
In the parish church
Contact info:
Tourism office Ritten/Renon
+39 0471 356100
info@ritten.com
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