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Christbaum
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
Solo voice · Nikolaus Hold
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Christbaum by Peter Cornelius — Lyrics
Wie schön geschmückt der festliche Raum!
Die Lichter funkeln am Weihnachtsbaum!
O fröhliche Zeit! o seliger Traum!
Die Mutter sitzt in der Kinder Kreis;
Nun schweiget alles auf ihr Geheiß:
Sie singet des Christkinds Lob und Preis.
Und rings, vom Weihnachtsbaum erhellt,
Ist schön in Bildern aufgestellt
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About Christbaum
Peter Cornelius's Christbaum is a sacred song for solo voice in German. The text paints a tender, intimate scene of a family gathered around the Christmas tree, with the mother singing praises of the Christ Child. The lights of the tree illuminate the room, where images from the Bible are displayed, captivating the children as they listen to the music. It expresses the joy and wonder of Christmas Eve, evoking a sense of a happy dream in the festive setting.
