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: The story follows the Gospel of Luke . It begins with the shepherds encouraging one another to hasten to Bethlehem to see the "word that has come to pass".

: A central emotional moment is the alto aria, " Schließe, mein Herze, dies selige Wunder " (Seal, my heart, this blessed miracle). This piece is often considered the only entirely new aria Bach wrote for the oratorio, as much of the rest of the work recycled music from his earlier secular cantatas. Bach_Christmas_Oratorio.part3.rar

: Reused from Bach's secular cantata BWV 214 . : The story follows the Gospel of Luke

: Upon arrival, the shepherds find Mary, Joseph, and the infant lying in a manger. They spread the news of what they were told by the angels, leaving those who hear it amazed. This piece is often considered the only entirely

: A tenor soloist who narrates the biblical text in recitative style.

: Unlike the other five cantatas, Part III ends by repeating its opening chorus , creating a festive "frame" that celebrates the completion of the three-day Christmas festival. Musical Structure

While Part I focuses on the birth of Jesus and Part II on the announcement to the shepherds, Part III concludes the "first cycle" by bringing these groups together in Bethlehem.