Uploaded January 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
VOCES8 is joined by Apollo5, the VOCES8 Scholars and members of The VOCES8 Foundation Choir for this performance of 'Die Könige' by Peter Cornelius. The recording features VOCES8's former Bass, Jonathan Pacey and is conducted by VOCES8's Artistic Director, Barnaby Smith.
TEXT
Drei Könige wandern aus Morgenland;
Ein Sternlein führt sie zum Jordanstrand.
In Juda fragen und forschen die drei,
Wo der neugeborene König sei?
Sie wollen Weihrauch, Myrrhen und Gold
Dem Kinde spenden zum Opfersold.
Und hell erglänzet des Sternes Schein:
Zum Stalle gehen die Kön'ge ein;
Das Knäblein schaun sie wonniglich,
Anbetend neigen die Könige sich;
Sie bringen Weihrauch, Myrrhen und Gold
Zum Opfer dar dem Knäblein hold.
O Menschenkind! halte treulich Schritt!
Die Kön'ge wandern, o wandre mit!
Der Stern der Liebe, der Gnade Stern
Erhelle dein Ziel, so du suchst den Herrn,
Und fehlen Weihrauch, Myrrhen und Gold,
Schenke dein Herz dem Knäblein hold!
TRANSLATION
Three kings journey from the East,
A little star leads them to Jordan's banks,
In Judaea the three of them seek and inquire
Where the new-born king might be.
They wish to make offerings to the child:
Gold, frankincense and myrrh.
And brightly shines the light of the star.
The three kings enter the stable,
They gaze in rapture at the child,
Bowing low in adoration,
Gold, frankincense and myrrh
They bring to the child as offering.
O child of man! Follow them faithfully,
The kings are journeying, O journey too!
Let the star of love, the star of grace,
Light your way as you seek the Lord,
And if you lack frankincense, myrrh and gold,
Give your heart to that sweet child!
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VOCES8 is joined by Apollo5, the VOCES8 Scholars and members of The VOCES8 Foundation Choir for this performance of 'Die Könige' by Peter Cornelius. The recording features VOCES8's former Bass, Jonathan Pacey and is conducted by VOCES8's Artistic Director, Barnaby Smith.
TEXT
Drei Könige wandern aus Morgenland;
Ein Sternlein führt sie zum Jordanstrand.
In Juda fragen und forschen die drei,
Wo der neugeborene König sei?
Sie wollen Weihrauch, Myrrhen und Gold
Dem Kinde spenden zum Opfersold.
Und hell erglänzet des Sternes Schein:
Zum Stalle gehen die Kön'ge ein;
Das Knäblein schaun sie wonniglich,
Anbetend neigen die Könige sich;
Sie bringen Weihrauch, Myrrhen und Gold
Zum Opfer dar dem Knäblein hold.
O Menschenkind! halte treulich Schritt!
Die Kön'ge wandern, o wandre mit!
Der Stern der Liebe, der Gnade Stern
Erhelle dein Ziel, so du suchst den Herrn,
Und fehlen Weihrauch, Myrrhen und Gold,
Schenke dein Herz dem Knäblein hold!
TRANSLATION
Three kings journey from the East,
A little star leads them to Jordan's banks,
In Judaea the three of them seek and inquire
Where the new-born king might be.
They wish to make offerings to the child:
Gold, frankincense and myrrh.
And brightly shines the light of the star.
The three kings enter the stable,
They gaze in rapture at the child,
Bowing low in adoration,
Gold, frankincense and myrrh
They bring to the child as offering.
O child of man! Follow them faithfully,
The kings are journeying, O journey too!
Let the star of love, the star of grace,
Light your way as you seek the Lord,
And if you lack frankincense, myrrh and gold,
Give your heart to that sweet child!
----
VOCES8 is the no. 1 streamed classical vocal ensemble in the world. Through the VOCES8 Foundation, it runs an innovative and wide reaching education programme reaching 50,000 participants every year, with an aim to inspire people through music.
Become a member of the VOCES8 channel for exclusive performances, behind the scenes moments and early access to new releases 👉bit.ly/4bAwaNA
Subscribe to VOCES8 YouTube channel 👉 bit.ly/43Xg38H
Follow VOCES8 on:
VOCES8 Website voces8.com
VOCES8 Foundation Website https://www.voces8.foundation
Donate to the VOCES8 Foundation 👉 bit.ly/4or0UDO
Facebook facebook.com/VOCES8
Instagram instagram.com/voces8
TikTok tiktok.com/@voces8official
