Chorus of the Angels and Shepherds, from Christus, op. 117 (string quartet)

Title: Chorus of the Angels and Shepherds, from the oratorio Christus, op. 117

Composer: Anton Rubenstein, arr. David Gable

Instrumentation: Violin 1; Violin 2; Viola; Cello

Printout: 8 pages

Note: Rubinstein’s response to the nativity story is not as well known as some, but no less beautiful. It makes an evocative Christmas Eve prelude.

sound file: measures 10 – 17.