Andreas Hallén (1846−1925)

Julafton (Julnatten) / Die Christnacht (Weihnachtslied)

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Print
  • Year of composition: 1895 (according to Sohlmans Musiklexikon [a Swedish dictionary of music and musicians], vol. 3, 1976)
  • Work category: Mixed choir and orchestra
  • Dedication: 'Axel Burén gewidmet' (according to score print)
  • Duration: Approx. 1-5 min

Instrumentation

org / str

Solo voices/choir

Solo voice: soprano
Mixed choir, S.A.T.B.

Examples of printed editions

Curt Braun, Leipzig, C. B. 5

Location for score and part material

Handwritten instrumental parts (not autograph) at Musik- och teaterbibliotekets samlingar [donated in 1925 by Andreas Hallén's estate]. (The organ part also includes "Motett ur 'Gustaf Vasas Saga' af A. Hallén" [Motet from Gustaf Vasa's Saga by A. Hallén])

Description of work

Andante (Molto moderato according to score print) C major 4/4 (C)


Libretto/text

Helga natt med englavingar swäfvar du till jorden ner / Heil'ge Nacht, auf Engelsschwingen nahst du leise dich der Welt