"Es ist der Herr Christ, unser Gott,
der will euch führn aus aller Not,
er will eu'r Heiland selber sein,
von allen Sünden machen rein."
Martin Luther (1534)
A few days ago (and also one year ago) I have post variations on "Vom Himmel hoch" by Sietze de Vries (NL), which I transcribed:
Recent version with Ahrend-organ Regensburg (pipeloops):
https://www.contrebombarde.com/concerthall/music/54191
First version with Schnitger-organ Steinkirchen (Organ Art Media):
https://www.contrebombarde.com/concerthall/music/50052
Sietze's phantastic improvisations inspired me to write down also some baroque style variations on Luther's well known Christmas carol. - I would like to introduce them to you till Christmas.
Today I want to continue with a 6/8 pastorale, which I dedicate to the shepherds and sheep of Bethlehem. The choral melody is easy to discover in the soprano.
The score is attached for free download.