Leise rieselt der Schnee (Lightly falls the snow)

One of a set of pieces were jointly commissioned by the Badisches Staatstheater Karlsruhe (Baden State Theater) and the Kantorei und Chorschule an der Lutherkirche (Lutheran Choir School), Dr. Dorothea Lehmann-Horsch, director. They were premiered at the Staatstheater's Weihnachtssingen (Christmas Carol) concerts in 2014, performed by the Badische Staatskapelle with Danielle Squeo conducting  

Leise rieselt der Schnee is among the most famous of German Christmas carols. Written by Eduard Ebel (1839-1905), it depicts swirling snowfall as a backdrop to the joyful anticipation of the Holy Night. This setting for treble voices in two parts and keyboard accompaniment features German text with an English singing translation. 

An orchestral version (2.2.2.2 - 4.2.2.0 - pno, perc, str.) is also available. Contact Resonanz publishing for details.