Ever since the Reformation brought the reading of scripture and preaching to the forefront of the liturgy, the term ’Historia’ or ’history’ denoted a biblical narrative and was used synonymously with ’salvation history’. Thus at first the Passion and the events of Easter were in the foreground, but soon nativity plays became popular. Occasionally, other vivid acts such as the Ascension or the sending of the Holy Spirit were also set to music.
If the biblical text was initially reproduced unchanged, song verses or other texts were soon inserted, which made it difficult to distinguish it from the oratorio. Instruments were also included, and recorders and shawms lent the pastoral scenes a rustic colouring. Probably theatrical aspects also played a role: Schütz’ Christmas story has been performed under a canopy with Mary, Joseph and the manger.
In the 20th century the genre experienced a revival under the name of ’history’ or - incorrectly, actually - ’oratorio’, to which numerous modern works bear witness.
“Es begab sich aber zu der Zeit“
for: 2 soloists (ST), 2 mixed choirs (SSATB, SSATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Harmony parts (complete winds)
Item no.: 230449
for: Soloists, narrator, children's choir, instruments
Choir score
Item no.: 154579
for: gemischter Chor (SSATB) mit Soli (ST) und Orchester
Einzelstimme
Item no.: 343421
for: SOLI GCH (SABAR) KLAV (ORG)
Score
Item no.: 557694
for: Soloists, narrator, children's choir, instruments
Single part Percussion, Kettledrums
Item no.: 144979
for: Soloists, narrator, children's choir, instruments
Single part Recorder
Item no.: 144976
Part 1 of the oratorio fragment "Christus" op. 97 MWV A 26
Urtext Stuttgarter Mendelssohn-Ausgaben
for: Soloist (tenor), mixed choir (SATTBB), orchestra
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 235662
3st gemischter Chor
Item no.: 119434
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Score
Item no.: 796827
for: Mixed choir, instruments
Single part Viola
Item no.: 343268
Weihnachtsoratorium
In Dulci Jubilo – Musik zur Weihnachtszeit
for: Mixed choir (SSATTB) [6 voices], 2 violins, basso continuo; instruments colla parte ad lib.
Ensemble score
Item no.: 771874
for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra
Piano reduction
Item no.: 669273
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 1645191
Evangelisten-Stimme für einen Solisten oder einstimmigen Chor
Brieger Christnacht 1944
for: Mixed choir (SATB), precentor, strings, organ
Single part voice
Item no.: 489054
Eine Weihnachtsgeschichte nach Lukas unter Verwendung bekannter und weniger bekannter Weihnachtslieder
for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra
Choir score
Item no.: 158026
Orff-Schulwerk
for: Kinderchor (SMezA) mit Soli, Sprecher und Instrumenten
Textblatt rheinhessisch
Item no.: 740991
for: gemischter Chor (SATB) mit Soli (STB) und Streichorchester; Flöte und Cembalo ad libitum
Single part Viola
Item no.: 135944
for: Soloists, narrator, children's choir, instruments
Lyric book
Item no.: 160604
for: 2 soloists (SA), favorit choir (SSATB), 5 melodic instruments, organ
Score
Item no.: 231807
Neuinstrumentierung (2001)
for: Mixed choir (SATB), instruments
Single parts 1, 2 in B-flat (tenor saxophone/clarinet)
Item no.: 690348
Neuinstrumentierung (2001)
for: Mixed choir (SATB), instruments
Bass guitar (single part)
Item no.: 690349
Audio-CD
Item no.: 158894
Ein deutsches Weihnachtsliederspiel nach oberbayerischen und tiroler Weisen
for: gemischter Chor (SATB) (Frauenchor, Kinderchor) mit Soli (SSATBarB) und kleines Orchester
Single part Double bass
Item no.: 738655
Score
Item no.: 558335
Single part Violin 1
Item no.: 343266
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Cello, double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 175997
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 175996
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 175994
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 183718
for: Gemischter Chor (SATB), Fagott, 2 Violinen, Viola, Kontrabass, Orgel, [4 Instr]
Score
Item no.: 425149
for: Vorsänger und 2-stg. Kinderchor; 2 Instrumente (A-Bfl, V) ad libitum
Choir score
Item no.: 103222
“Es begab sich aber zu der Zeit“
for: 2 soloists (ST), 2 mixed choirs (SSATB, SSATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Cello, double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 230453
op. 54
for: gemischter Chor (SATB) mit Soli (STB) und Streichorchester; Flöte und Cembalo ad libitum
Single part Harpsichord
Item no.: 730090
for: gemischter Chor (SSATB) mit Soli (ST) und Orchester
Single part Trombone 2
Item no.: 343414
for: gemischter Chor (SSATB) mit Soli (ST) und Orchester
Single part Oboe 1
Item no.: 343409
“Es begab sich aber zu der Zeit“
for: 2 soloists (ST), 2 mixed choirs (SSATB, SSATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 230450
for: gemischter Chor (SSATB) mit Soli (ST) und Orchester
Single part Violin 2
Item no.: 343418
for: gemischter Chor (SSATB) mit Soli (ST) und Orchester
Single part Violin 1
Item no.: 343416
for: Solo (B), gemischter Chor (SATB), 2 Violinen, Basso continuo
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 424571
for: Solo (B), gemischter Chor (SATB), 2 Violinen, Basso continuo
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 424570
“Es begab sich aber zu der Zeit“
for: 2 soloists (ST), 2 mixed choirs (SSATB, SSATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 230451
for: gemischter Chor (SSATB) mit Soli (ST) und Orchester
Single part Viola
Item no.: 343419
for: gemischter Chor (SSATB) mit Soli (ST) und Orchester
Single part Oboe 2
Item no.: 343410
for: gemischter Chor (SSATB) mit Soli (ST) und Orchester
Single part Violin 3
Item no.: 343417
“Es begab sich aber zu der Zeit“
for: 2 soloists (ST), 2 mixed choirs (SSATB, SSATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 230452
for: gemischter Chor (SSATB) mit Soli (ST) und Orchester
Single part Cello/Double bass
Item no.: 343420
for: gemischter Chor (SSATB) mit Soli (ST) und Orchester
Single part Trombone 3
Item no.: 343415
for: gemischter Chor (SSATB) mit Soli (ST) und Orchester
Single part Trombone 1
Item no.: 343413