- Gruss an die heilige Nacht, Op. 62, which translates to “Greeting to the Holy Night,” or “Salute to Christmas” in English, is a Christmas cantata featuring an alto soloist, chorus, orchestra, and organ.
- For text, Bruch set five verses of poetry by Robert Prutz (1816-1872).
- The piece was published in 1892 and dedicated to Bruch’s wife, Clara.
- Click here for an English translation of the German libretto (scroll to page 3)
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