- Es ist ein Ros’ entsprungen (“Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming”)
- Sheet music download
- Traditional Advent (Christmas) Carol
- by Michael Praetorius
- German language
- SATB
- 2 page PDF download
Historical information on this carol
Es ist ein Ros entsprungen” is a tender and beloved German Christmas carol, originating in the 15th century. It beautifully connects the prophecies of Isaiah to the birth of Christ, symbolizing Mary as the “rose” and Jesus as the “flower.” Michael Praetorius provided the most widely recognized harmonization. His setting is characterized by its quiet, gentle beauty and simple, exquisite melody. It evokes a sense of hushed reverence and spiritual peace, making it a profound contrast to more exuberant Christmas music
Want other quartets that are similar to this carol? Check out our other Christmas quartets here.
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Es ist ein Ros’ entsprungen
Christmas music
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- Es ist ein Ros’ entsprungen (“Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming”)
- Sheet music download
- Traditional Advent (Christmas) Carol
- by Michael Praetorius
- German language
- SATB
- 2 page PDF download
Historical information on this carol
Es ist ein Ros entsprungen” is a tender and beloved German Christmas carol, originating in the 15th century. It beautifully connects the prophecies of Isaiah to the birth of Christ, symbolizing Mary as the “rose” and Jesus as the “flower.” Michael Praetorius provided the most widely recognized harmonization. His setting is characterized by its quiet, gentle beauty and simple, exquisite melody. It evokes a sense of hushed reverence and spiritual peace, making it a profound contrast to more exuberant Christmas music
Want other quartets that are similar to this carol? Check out our other Christmas quartets here.




