The carol “The First Nowell” is a beautiful and reverent song that reflects the wonder and adoration surrounding the birth of Jesus. It is often sung in church services and during Christmas celebrations, and its timeless message of the nativity story continues to resonate with people during the holiday season.
“It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” is a popular Christmas carol with lyrics written by Edmund Sears and music composed by Richard Storrs Willis. The carol was first published in…
“It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” is a popular Christmas song written by Meredith Willson. The song was originally composed in 1951 and has been performed by numerous…
“Amazing Grace” is a traditional hymn with uncertain authorship. It is often attributed to John Newton, a former slave trader turned Christian minister, who wrote the lyrics in the late…
Max Reger’s Opus 17, No. 9 “Weihnachtstraum” refers to one of the pieces in his collection of solo piano works. It is a German phrase that translates to “Christmas dream”…
Liszt’s “Slumber Song” is a lovely and tranquil piano composition that showcases the composer’s ability to create delicate and melodic pieces. Although Liszt is often associated with virtuosic and dramatic…
“Silent Night” was composed by Franz Xaver Gruber, an Austrian schoolteacher, in 1818. The lyrics were written by Joseph Mohr, an Austrian priest, in the same year. The carol was…
“Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella” is a traditional French Christmas carol, known as “Un flambeau, Jeanette, Isabelle” in French. It dates back to the 16th century and is still popular…
The traditional Christmas carol “Far, Far Away on Judea’s Plains” is often attributed to John Menzies Macfarlane, a Scottish-born Canadian composer and music educator. He lived during the 19th and…
“Ding Dong! Merrily on High” is a popular Christmas carol with French origins. The lyrics were written by English composer George Ratcliffe Woodward, and the melody is based on a…
“Ave Maria” in A major is part of his larger work, the “Six Duets for Two Voices and Organ,” Op. 10. This collection includes settings of various sacred texts, and…
Bach’s Weihnachtsoratorium, or Christmas Oratorio, is a masterpiece that has stood the test of time, showcasing the genius of Johann Sebastian Bach. Originally composed for the Christmas season, the oratorio…
Niels Gade, a Danish composer and conductor of the Romantic era, created the “Christmas Tree” as part of a set of piano pieces dedicated to his children. Op.36 No.2 is…
The lyrics of “Gaudete” are written in Latin and are inspired by verses from the Bible, particularly Philippians 4:4-7. The carol expresses joy and celebration at the coming of Christ…
“What Child Is This?” is a popular Christmas carol that is often sung during the holiday season. The lyrics are set to the tune of the English folk song “Greensleeves.”…
“Ding Dong Merrily on High” is a traditional Christmas carol with a lively, joyful tune. The melody dates back to the 16th century, composed by French composer Jehan Tabourot, and…
