Camille Saint-Saëns, Christmas Oratorio (Choral Monograph)

By Dr. Lee G. Barrow and Lee G. Barrow

Among the most often performed sacred choral works from the nineteenth century by one of France's best-known composers, the Christmas Oratorio by Camille Saint-Sa?ns continues to appeal to modern musicians and audiences because of its accessibility combined with its high musical quality. This monograph attempts to bring into one publication as much practical information as possible about the work including background, analysis, a discography, suggested program notes, information about editions, and numerous relevant quotations from the composer collected from a wide variety of sources. It will assist conductors and musicians who are learning and performing the Oratorio in getting to know the man and the music and help them in developing an authentic interpretation of this approachable and often-performed work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1497393892
• ISBN13: 9781497393899
• Release Date: August 2014
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.2" x 6.0"