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Post by Netsuke on Dec 21, 2014 16:47:24 GMT 2
One of the things I love about Christmas are the Christmas Carols, some of which are just so beautiful. Looking on Youtube for a particular carol, I came across one I've never heard of. The melody is absolutely beautiful and of course being sung by Nana Mouskouri who has such a pure, clear voice made it just so wonderful to listen to. A German carol called, "Est is ein Ros entsprungen" ("A rose has sprung up").
One of my favourites is "O Holy Night", and I just love Jussi Björling's version. His voice is beautiful.
Caruso was a great tenor, but I still prefer Jussi's voice. Here is the carol in its original French, "Minuit Chrétien", sung by Caruso, recorded in 1916 .
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Post by Voy on Dec 22, 2014 3:05:38 GMT 2
Isn't the German by Martin Luther? inEnglish it's Lo how a rose ere blooming.
One of my favorites is quite new - by John Rutter - The Shepherd's Pipe Carol.
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Post by kuskiwi on Dec 22, 2014 3:49:34 GMT 2
My favourite is It Came upon a midnight clear as sung by Julie Andrews at the Salzburg Cathedral on a night that was just that. Magical.
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Post by Netsuke on Dec 22, 2014 4:45:06 GMT 2
Isn't the German by Martin Luther? inEnglish it's Lo how a rose ere blooming. When I was trying to find the English translation, I found more than one. The literal translation says "A rose has sprung up", the English translation by Theodore Baker in 1894 gives, "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming"., with a third version by Catherine Winkworth in 1919 - "A Spotless Rose." Not being a German speaker, I don't know which is correct. "The text is thought to be penned by an anonymous author, and the piece first appeared in print in the late 16th century. The tune most familiar today appears in the Speyer Hymnal (printed in Cologne in 1599), and the familiar harmonization was written by German composer Michael Praetorius in 1609." Source - WikiWe have a few Australian Christmas Carols which we learnt them at school. Of all of them this is the one I like best. |
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Post by sunshine on Dec 22, 2014 14:10:19 GMT 2
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Post by Voy on Dec 22, 2014 16:08:47 GMT 2
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Post by Netsuke on Dec 23, 2014 5:49:43 GMT 2
Good rendition Sunshine, loved listening to it. Gregorian Chant is spiritual. When I was in grade 2, I was picked for the school choir and I remember learning Panis Angelicus - in Latin. Voy, the link goes to this training german shepherdsOne of the most lovely is Silent Night (Stille Nacht) |
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Post by Voy on Dec 23, 2014 15:59:59 GMT 2
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Post by missalaska on Dec 23, 2014 16:21:36 GMT 2
The holly and the ivy
Because it has pagan/traditional origins.
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Post by rikita on Dec 26, 2014 2:44:27 GMT 2
oh, I love Christmas songs! I will have to go through the ones here in the next days, when it is not well past midnight ...
some of my favourites:
"Mit Ernst oh Menschenkinder" (unfortunately there are not many versions on youtube in the melody i know, here is one, though the sound is a bit low) :
an absolute classic of course is "Ich steh an deiner Krippen hier" (beside thy cradle here I stand) - used to be my favorite for many years, and is my little brother's favorite right now:
more an advent song, hope this counts too: "Nun komm der Heiden Heiland":
and for a change of style, a. loves "oh Tannenbaum" (oh christmas tree):
might post more tomorrow, if I am allowed to ...
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Post by tzarine on Dec 26, 2014 2:51:13 GMT 2
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Post by tzarine on Dec 26, 2014 2:51:55 GMT 2
& the vince guaraldi score from charlie brown christmas
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Post by Netsuke on Dec 26, 2014 7:51:47 GMT 2
Another old favourite, I love the religious carols best. Adeste Fideles sung by Bing Crosby.
I first heard 'The Littlest Angel' many years ago and have loved it ever since. There is a song version but it can't hold a candle to hearing the story and the one told by Loretta Young is the best. It runs for 16 minutes but is a joy and I hope you enjoy it as much as I. It was written by Charles Tazewell in 1939 and is about a small boy's adjustment to being an angel in heaven and his gift to the holy infant.
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Post by auntieannie on Dec 26, 2014 16:22:59 GMT 2
I was looking for something else but can't find a version I liked of 'les anges dans nos campagnes'
But then I found this and it's all right, yes?
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Post by rikita on Dec 27, 2014 12:14:49 GMT 2
This is my favourite choral from Bach's Christmas oratorio:
Another song I really like:
I also like the little drummer boy, even if it is a children's song ...
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Post by Voy on Dec 27, 2014 16:03:34 GMT 2
thank you for the Bach, Riki --that one is right up there in my favorites as well.. and you are so lucky to be a singer - it must be wonderful to actually be part of something like that
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Post by rikita on Dec 28, 2014 1:28:38 GMT 2
oh, it was, though these days i don't sing in a choir ... one day i might again, right around christmas is always the time i miss it most ...
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Post by Netsuke on Dec 28, 2014 12:21:39 GMT 2
Another carol, this time an African Christmas song - Sing Noel
Away In A Manger - this is one of the few recordings where the correct words are used. The second last line in the third verse is 'fit us for heaven', unlike many who say 'take us to heaven'. The group is Libera.
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Post by rikita on Dec 31, 2014 12:36:42 GMT 2
i know it is a bit late, but here are a few romanian christmas songs:
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Post by where_is_my_mind on Dec 31, 2014 19:20:07 GMT 2
Top 10 Christmas Songs Written by Jews
10. “The Christmas Waltz”
9. “Silver Bells”
8. “Winter Wonderland”
7. “Santa Baby”
6. “Sleigh Ride”
5. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas”
4. “I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm”
3. “Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow”
2. “The Christmas Song” (“Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire”)
1. “White Christmas”
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Post by tzarine on Jan 3, 2015 9:27:27 GMT 2
silent night
god rest ye merry gentlemen
joy to the world
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