The Shepherds' Farewell to the Holy Family - (Thou Must Leave Thy Lowly Dwelling)

From Berlioz' Nativity oratorio The Childhood of Christ (L'Enfance du Christ) Op.25, this lovely SATB anthem may be performed with keyboard or chamber orchestra. In addition to the traditional English lyrics of the G. Schirmer edition, the original French text is now also included. Available separately: SATB, VoiceTrax CD. Score and parts available digitally (ob 1, 2, cl 1, 2, vn 1, 2, va, vc, b). Duration: ca. 3:10.