“O Holy Night” (French: “Cantique de Noël”) is a Christmas carol that was written in French by poet Placide Cappeau and set to music by composer Adolphe Adam. Cappeau wrote the lyrics in 1843, and Adam composed the music later the same year. The carol was first performed in Roquemaure, France, during a midnight Mass on Christmas Eve in 1847. “O Holy Night” features a beautiful and expressive melody.
“Noel Nouvelet” is a traditional French Christmas carol that has been cherished for its beautiful melody and joyful lyrics. “Noel Nouvelet,” often simply referred to as “Noel,” dates back to…
“The Birthday of a King” is a Christmas song written by William H. Neidlinger, with lyrics by William H. Neidlinger and E. R. Munro. It was first published in 1890…
The hymn “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks” is a classic Christmas carol with a rich history. It is commonly sung to the tune “Winchester Old,” and the lyrics are attributed…
In addition to its Latin version, “Gaudete” has been translated into various languages, and there are many different musical arrangements of the carol. One of the most well-known versions is…
“The Holly and the Ivy” is a traditional English Christmas carol that dates back to the 18th century, although some sources suggest that it may have even earlier origins. The…
The “Spanish Dance” is also known as the “Chocolate Dance” in some productions. This dance is characterized by its lively, rhythmic, and spirited nature, reflecting the Spanish culture. Dancers often…
“Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659” is a chorale prelude composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. It is part of his larger collection of organ works, particularly those that involve…
“Deck the Halls” is a Welsh carol that dates back to the 16th century. The melody is believed to have originated from a traditional Welsh New Year’s Eve carol called…
Franz Liszt’s “An Old Christmas Carol” is a charming and evocative piano composition. It is a part of Liszt’s larger work, “Weihnachtsbaum” (The Christmas Tree), which is a collection of…
Rimsky-Korsakov’s Christmas Eve Suite is a collection of orchestral pieces inspired by Ukrainian and Russian folklore. The suite draws from various traditional tunes, weaving them into a vibrant tapestry of…
“December: Christmas” is the twelfth and final piece in Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s collection “The Seasons.” This piece is a musical representation of the Christmas holiday, capturing the festive and joyous…
“Cathedral Windows” Op. 106, composed in 1914, showcases Karg-Elert’s innovative approach to harmonies, textures, and registrations. “Cathedral Windows” is a set of six pieces, each named after a specific stained…
“Now Praise We Christ, the Holy One” is a hymn that carries a deep sense of reverence and praise for Jesus Christ. As a traditional Christian hymn, it is often…
“O Christmas Tree,” also known as “O Tannenbaum,” is a traditional German Christmas carol. The melody for this song has been used for various purposes over the years, including other…
“It Came Upon a Midnight Clear” is a Christmas carol that was written by American pastor and poet Edmund Hamilton Sears in 1849. The carol is set to music composed…
