O Holy Night | The Tabernacle Choir

In the fall of 1847, a French wine merchant, Pierre Cappeau, was asked by his local priest to write a Christmas poem. Not long after, Cappeau showed this poem, “Minuit, chrétiens,” to the famed French composer Adolphe Adam, and within a few days Adam had composed a musical setting for it. Cappeau took the new song back to his home town of Roquemaure, where it was first performed at a midnight Mass on Christmas Eve, 1847. The standard English translation, by the American Unitarian minister and music critic John Sullivan Dwight, dates from 1855. “O Holy Night” is one of the most dramatically beautiful Christmas carols ever penned but is unfortunately performed only rarely because of the melody’s extended range. This resplendent arrangement by Mack Wilberg, originally written especially for The Tabernacle Choir and The King’s Singers, was published in 2009.

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[davidknecht]

That phrase "Fall on you knees...." always evokes such emotion in me. Perhaps because someday I hope to do precisely that!

[albertobarzini]

I'm muslim and I Love Jesus so much..
I Love his eternal legacy..
The legacy of love and forgiveness..
All hail Jesus.

[louisfernandez]

This hymn became more popular after it was sung in the ‘ Home alone’ movie. A lovely one.

[wallyfox]

This is my the first of my 41 years to have found God. It’s like I’m hearing this song for the first time, tears can’t stop pouring out of me. There is no greater joy than to close your eyes and know that you are loved beyond comprehension, infinitely, by the Highest Power. What a priceless gift we are given!! 🙌

[izamoktar]

Im a Muslim from Malaysia and was brought up and schooled in Scotland for 3 years. Christmas was always so special to me as a little girl. Hearing to Christmas carols brings me back there and it always touches my heart. Happy Christmas everyone❤

[shena_aki.]

I am Japanese.
I spent my junior high and high school years at a Christian school. Although I was not a devout believer, many hymns have stuck with me even now as an adult. This song is my favorite and I listen to it often. It's a very nice chorus. thank you.

[geeman]

You don't have to be religious to appreciate a simply beautiful performance of a wonderful song, it always brings a tear.

[Loveroffood]

Nothing like the Mormon Tabernacle Choir when you're eating your breakfast to get the day started.

[FdM-dm]

‘Fall on your knees and hear the angels voices’ I always imagine heaven that they sing or play this song when you come up.💖

[dawn]

I lost my mom on Christmas night in 2003....This song brings me to tears whenever I hear it~

[tdogg]

As a Christian. I really love how we represent our religion. Beautiful Christian song🙏

[danieljordan]

This, to me, is the most beautiful song of all time.I can never hold back tears when they sing "Christ is the Lord!Praise his name forever!😌🙏

[lesley]

God's choir singing about his Son's birth!!❤

[countrygospel]

I truly believe God comes for the ones who stray the furthest .. my light continues to shine brighter as the path gets narrower .. Blessings to all of you reading this !! .. 🤗 🙏🏾

[hiramabiff]

Close your eyes as you listen to this... Forget all worldly worries and woes and remember. Practising or not, our Christian values and love of one another is what keeps us strong. Love your family and friends with all your heart and ignore the negativity in life to promote happiness and peace.

[renefleury]

Je suis un catholique québécois et j'adore, en période de Noël, écouter tous les chants à notation de Noël et particulièrement les ensembles vocales, cela me rappelle les beaux jours de mon enfance.

[bleaktheateranimation]

I love this version so much. This song is best when sung by a choir, no solos. All of those beautiful voiced perfectly harmonizing does something to my soul.

[Officialkrypticmind]

I'm not reigious but the harmonies and the way choirs sound just gives me goosebumps every time! Gospel/choir music is music for the soul

[andywong]

One of the most beautiful Christmas song.
Jesus Christ born to save all who believe in Him.

[jefffuego]

Merry Christmas everyone! God bless! ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏