Doctor St. Paul

Carl Friedrich Zelter's Doctor St. Paul offers a humorous take on the Apostle Paul, here imagined as a medical advisor to Timothy. The text playfully suggests that St. Paul's prescription for a weak stomach was to drink only wine, a notion that makes him an ideal doctor for all. This secular partsong is set for TTBB voices in English, a setting that allows for robust and characterful delivery of the witty lyrics. It's a charming piece that would fit well into a varied concert program, showcasing a lighter side of the choral repertoire with its amusing narrative and engaging vocal demands.