In “Ich steh an deiner Krippen hier – Variations for Brass Quintet”, Austrian composer Nico Samitz offers a musical and philosophical reflection on Christmas. Based on the well-known chorale, the piece unfolds in a theme followed by five continuous variations – each exploring a different perspective, from reverent wonder to existential doubt. Titles like “Admiration of the Carving”, “Shall I really believe all this?”, or “Who is the creator of this world?” shape the musical journey with festive ...