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Bei Bethlehem
Staff Notation • Sacred, Lieder
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Bei Bethlehem by Josef Güttler — Lyrics
Bei Bethlehem waren einst Hirten zur Nacht,
die hüteten dort ihre Herde,
da sahn sie de Himmel in glänzender Pracht
und Engel stiegen zur Erde,
der himmlischen Scharen frommer Gesang
bei Bethlehem auf der Flur erklang:
Ehre sei Gott in der Höhe,
Ehre sei Gott in der Höhe!
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About Bei Bethlehem
Josef Güttler's setting of Bei Bethlehem opens with a sense of quiet wonder, the voices weaving a gentle texture that evokes the stillness of the night. The music unfolds with a devotional character, reflecting the sacred nature of the text. Set in German, the lyrics recount the Nativity story, from the shepherds watching their flocks and the appearance of the angels, to their journey to the manger and the infant Jesus. The composer captures the awe and reverence of the moment, building to the joyous proclamation of "Ehre sei Gott in der Höhe" (Glory to God in the highest). This SATB piece offers a rich harmonic language, perfect for a choir looking for a reflective yet uplifting Christmas anthem.
