Das neugeborne Kindelein BuxWV 13 - Dietrich Buxtehude

Das neugeborne Kindelein BuxWV 13 - Dietrich Buxtehude (c. 1637-1707)
Bienen Contemporary/Early Vocal Ensemble
Dr. Donald Nally, Conductor
December 3, 2013
Pick-Staiger Concert Hall at Northwestern University
Danika Paskvan, Gina Bordini, William Reynolds-Ejzak, violins;
Ji-Ye Kim, cello; Jason Rosenholtz-Witt, bass
Teresa Kang, continuo organ
Das neugebor'ne Kindelein,
das herzeliebe Jesulein
bringt abermal ein neues Jahr
der auserwahlten Christen Schar.
Des freuen sich die Englein,
die gerne um und bei uns sein,
und singen in den Luften frei,
dass Got mit uns versohnet sei.
Ist Gott versohnt und unser Freund,
was kann uns tun der arge Feind?
Trots Teufel, Welt und Hollenpfort!
Das Jesulein ist unser hort.
Es bringt das rechte Jubeljahr.
Was trauern wir dann immerdar?
Frisch auf, es ist jetzt Singens Zeit:
Das Jesulein wend't alles Leid.
(The newborn little child,
the dearly beloved little Jesus
brings again a new year
to his chosen Christian flock.
For that the little angels rejoice
who are glad, around us and with us,
and singing freely in the heaven
that God, with us, may be reconciled.
Since God is reconciled and our friend,
what can the evil foe do to us?
Despite the Devil, the world, and hell's portals,
little Jesus is our refuge.
You bring us a true jubilee.
Why should we be downcast?
Look alive! It's time now for singing:
Little Jesus turns away all harm.
Text: Cyriacus Schneegass (1546-1597)

[@joannamanring81]

Beautiful ensemble. Congrats!

[@vanmusician]

Wonderful music well performed!

[@ajw9975]

Excellent pronunciation!