Publisher Desc.  It is unclear exactly when and where it was composed, presumably in 12th century France. Its sublimely somber solemnity reminiscent of huge medieval churches - cold, awe-inspiring and only sparsely lit by candlelight - has inspired Winnie Bruckner to compose this work for choir. Beginning unisono like a Gregorian antiphon, it unfolds to a five-voice composition in order to finally open into an ostinato: Veni, veni Emmanuel (Come, come Emmanuel) - that starts as a plea and later becomes a desperate cry. In the last verse hope and joy about the imminent event ultimately prevails: Gaude, gaude! Emmanuel nascetur pro te, Israel! (Rejoice, rejoice! Emmanuel shall be born for you, Israel!)