6 Carols for Tenor and Piano, Op. 42 — Egbert Juffer

This festive collection by Dutch-British composer Egbert Juffer brings together six well-known Christmas Carols in fresh arrangements for tenor and piano. Written by Egbert Juffer in November/December 2023, these Carol settions premiered in the 2023 Christmas Recital on December 23rd, 2023 performed by Egbert Juffer (Tenor) and Jeroen Sarphati (Grand Piano). The set of 6 Carols includes:

Adeste Fideles – A jubilant opening Carol, marked Moderato, with bright piano chords supporting the familiar melody.

Süßer die Glocken nie klingen – A tender German Carol evoking the sound of bells, set with warm lyricism.

Once in Royal David’s City – A noble and dignified setting, marked Maestoso, ideal for processional use.

Stille Nacht (Silent Night) – An Espressivo arrangement of the beloved Austrian carol, intimate and lyrical.

Tu scendi dalle stelle – A flowing Italian cradle song, graceful and expressive, with gentle piano support.

Vom Himmel hoch, ihr Englein kommt – A joyful closing Carol in lively style, full of brightness and festive spirit.

Each Carol is carefully tailored for the tenor voice, retaining the familiar melodies while adding expressive piano accompaniments that enrich the harmonic colour. Together they form an ideal cycle for Christmas recitals, church services, or teaching.

Why you’ll love it:

Beloved repertoire – Six classic Carols in sensitive, singable arrangements for tenor and piano.

Expressive variety – From festive brilliance to quiet reverence, each carol offers a distinct character.

Accessible engraving – 17 pages of music notation presented within a 20-page publication, clearly set for both the singer and pianist.

Intermediate vocal level – Suitable for tenors around UK Grade 5–6, with moderate ranges and expressive demands. Performance time for the complete set is about 12–15 minutes; individual Carols run 2–3 minutes each.

About the composer:

Egbert Juffer (b. 1991) holds multiple diplomas in composition and theory (LLCM, LVCM, AMusLCM) and is also a trained classical singer, having earned the Associate diploma of Trinity College London in classical singing with distinction.

Publication details:

6 Carols for Tenor and Piano, Op. 42 — 20 pages in total (17 pages of music notation), vocal score in PDF format. © 2024 EJ Music Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved; purchase licenses you to sing or play from the copy but not to reproduce or distribute it. Catalogue No.: EJMP03046.

Add this festive set of Carol settings by Egbert Juffer to your collection and enrich your Christmas recitals or services with Carols that balance tradition and fresh expressiveness.