From St Giles's Church, London. Of all the many
Christmas hymns, In Dulci Jubilo must have the best pedigree: dictated, so it is said, to a 14th-century German mystic by a troupe of passing angels. This concert includes some of the numerous settings of this popular Christmas tune plus cantatas, motets and organ chorales by other composers of the German Baroque. BBC Singers, London Baroque Soloists, Stephen Farr (organ), conductor Stephen Cleobury
Bach Chorales from the Orgelbuchlein Michael Praetorius In Dulci Jubilo;
Resonet in Laudibus
Schein Verbum Caro; Ehr' sei Gott in der Hoh'
Allein Uibeck Willkommen , Susser Brautigam
8.15 A Sound Read
Ivan Hewett is joined by actor
Samuel West and wine writer
Jancis Robinson to review the latest books on music. On the shelves this month are a biography of controversial soprano Maria Callas , Peter Pettinger 's biography of jazz pianist Bill Evans , and an irreverent look at composers' private lives in Grand Passions and Broken Hearts by Basil Howitt.
8.35 Scheidt Puer Natus in Bethlehem; In Dulci Jubilo
Hieronymous Praetorius Magnificat on "In Dulci Jubilo"
Buxtehude Das Neugeborne Kindelein