Knecht Ruprecht
Staff Notation • Secular, Christmas
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Knecht Ruprecht by David Millard — Lyrics
About Knecht Ruprecht
David Millard’s setting of Knecht Ruprecht is a festive SATB choral work for the Christmas season. The German text, a popular Christmas poem, tells of the arrival of Knecht Ruprecht, a figure associated with Saint Nicholas, emerging from the forest to announce the coming of Christmas. The poem speaks of the glowing lights on the fir trees and the joy of the Christ Child looking down from heaven. Millard captures the narrative excitement and the wonder of the season in this accessible secular piece, making it an engaging choice for choirs looking to add a traditional yet spirited selection to their Christmas programming.