This exceptional 6-minute Easter musical drama is the perfect alternative to the much longer cantatas. A tightly woven tapestry of scriptural narrative, traditional hymns, and carols tells the Easter story Â- from the arrival of the women at the tomb on Easter dawn to JesusÂ' appearance to His disciples. The triumphant final chorus, Praise to the Risen Christ!, features lyrics by Douglas Wagner, ingeniously sung to the hymn tune, Lasst uns erfreuen (All Creatures of Our God and King). An orchestrated accompaniment is available, as well as a performance/accompaniment CD.