Bach – Christmas Oratorio Chorales BWV 248 – for Trombone and Piano

Bach – Christmas Oratorio Chorales for Trombone and Piano. Five of Bach’s most beloved chorales from the Christmas Oratorio (BWV 248), arranged for solo trombone and piano.

The collection moves through the story of Christmas: the quiet waiting of “How Shall I Fitly Meet Thee” (No. 5), the bright morning of “Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light” (No. 12), the tender scene at the cradle in “Beside Thy Cradle Here I Stand” (No. 59), the gentle prayer of “Jesus, Guide My Beginning” (No. 42), and the triumphant close of “Now You Are Well Avenged” (No. 64).

Each chorale is written so your trombone can sing the melody clearly, supported by a piano part that keeps the harmony simple and warm. The pieces are short, lyrical, and perfect for Advent and Christmas services.

The album includes:

• How Shall I Fitly Meet Thee (No. 5 · Part I)
• Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light (No. 12 · Part II)
• Beside Thy Cradle Here I Stand (No. 59 · Part V)
• Jesus, Guide My Beginning (No. 42 · Part IV)
• Now You Are Well Avenged (No. 64 · Part VI)