Klein Jezuken

This charming Dutch Christmas song paints a tender scene of a mother speaking to the infant Jesus. She expresses concern for his cold and invites him to live in her heart, promising warmth and comfort. She offers to cook him a warm meal and bring his mother, so they can all be content. The text is set for a rich SATTB choir, creating a full and resonant sound for this intimate domestic tableau. Its secular character makes it a delightful addition to a festive, yet heartfelt, seasonal concert programme.