In 1609, Michael Praetorius harmonized the version of Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming with which most of us are familiar. His contemporary, Melchior Vulpius, created a four-voice canon on the same
Do not let the slow start to this piece deceive you! Containing many contrasting sections, this work is a medley of O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (Veni Emmanuel); Of the Father's Love Begotten
This lovely carol dates from 15th century Germany. Both words and music are from unknown sources, but Michael Praetorius' harmonization of the carol in 1609 remains virtually unchanged. This arrangement for