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As it is Christmas time, this month's 'Sing along' video is a Bach chorale for this festive season. This chorale is Movement 12 from Cantata 2 of Bach's truly epic 'Weihnachtsoratorium' (Christmas Oratorio). It is often associated with Christmas morning and the arrival of Jesus on Earth. There is a lot to enjoy here as you sing along: both the harmony (chromaticism and expressive suspensions) and in the individual vocal lines which paint a musical picture of the text making it a joy to sing.

English translation:
Break forth, o lovely light of morning,
and let heaven dawn!
You shepherdfolk, do not fear,
for the angel tells you
that this weak little boy
shall be our comfort and joy,
compelling Satan as well
and bringing peace at last!


Patrick Dunachie countertenor
Edward Button countertenor
Julian Gregory tenor
Christopher Bruerton baritone
Nick Ashby baritone
Jonathan Howard bass

Sound engineer: Mike Hatch

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