Sleep, My Dearest, Enjoy Thy Rest
COMPOSER:
Johann Sebastian Bach
PUBLISHER:
ALRY Publications
PRODUCT TYPE:
Set
INSTRUMENT GROUP:
Woodwind Ensemble
“Sleep, My Dearest, Enjoy Thy Rest” is an alto aria from the second section of the Christmas Oratorio of Johann Sebastian Bach. The cantata tells the story of the angel’s visitation to the shepherds. Written for the Christmas season of 1734, the original version of the Christmas Oratorio consists of
Specifications
Composer | Johann Sebastian Bach |
Arranger | Martin Melicharek |
Publisher | ALRY Publications |
Instrumentation | Flute Ensemble |
Product Type | Set |
Instrument Group | Woodwind Ensemble |
Year of Publication | 2019 |
ISMN | 9790302116424 |
No. | ALRYFC472 |
Description
“Sleep, My Dearest, Enjoy Thy Rest” is an alto aria from the second section of the Christmas Oratorio of Johann Sebastian Bach. The cantata tells the story of the angel’s visitation to the shepherds. Written for the Christmas season of 1734, the original version of the Christmas Oratorio consists of six cantatas, each celebrating one of the festival days of the Christmas season.