Ein grosse Frewd verkünndig euch

This striking Christmas motet for STB voices opens with a sense of urgent joy. The German text announces the good news of Christ's birth, urging listeners to hasten to the manger like the shepherds. The music reflects this sense of eager anticipation and communal celebration. The composer crafts a rich texture from the three vocal parts, conveying the profound mystery of the Incarnation - that the eternal Word has become flesh. The overall mood is one of radiant praise, a fitting musical expression for the Nativity story, creating a powerful and compelling Christmas anthem for any choir.