GUTE HIRTEN (THE GOOD SHEPHERDS)

Shepherds play an important part in the Christmas story. They may have been just “simple folk”, but they were the first to hear of the birth of Jesus. The shepherds in the Bible represent all mankind. Each one of us can and should identify with them. The Good Shepherds have become a Christmas tradition here at MuTh. At the Vienna Boys Choir’s Christmas concert, the different campus choirs perform enchanting motets and songs, both a cappella and with orchestral accompaniment. This year’s concert highlights include Jan Dismas Zelenka’s “Magnificat” and Johann Sebastian Bach’s iconic chorale “Jesus bleibet meine Freude” (Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring). As always, the audience is encouraged to join in the festive spirit: everyone is welcome to sing along to a selection of beloved Christmas carols. That’s how a single concert becomes a festival of music for all the family.