From the recording Christmas Carols
Composed in 1818 by Austrian composer Franz Xaver Gruber, this is without doubt one of the most popular Christmas Carols. Translated into many languages, it is sung and played all over the world. For this performance I made the choice of singing the first verse in German (the original language of the piece), and the second verse in English. Even though there are countless versions and performances around, I hope you will enjoy this version of 'Stille Nacht/Silent Night'; which we tried to keep small and tender...
EJ - December 1st, 2020
Lyrics
Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht,
Alles schläft; einsam wacht
Nur das traute hochheilige Paar.
Holder Knabe im lockigen Haar,
Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh!
Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh!
Silent night! Holy night!
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon virgin, mother and child!
Holy infant, so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace!
Sleep in heavenly peace!