Night of Silence/Silent Night | St. Olaf Choir (feat. Nidarosdomens jentekor)

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  • Опубликовано: 20 окт 2024
  • "Night of Silence / Silent Night"
    by Daniel Kantor, Frans Gruber
    arr. John Ferguson
    The St. Olaf Choir and Nidarosdomens jentekor perform "Night of Silence / Silent Night" by Daniel Kantor and Frans Gruber, arranged by John Ferguson. Recorded live in Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim, Norway, as part of the Emmy-award winning "St. Olaf Christmas in Norway" television special.
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Комментарии • 99

  • @CYMotorsport
    @CYMotorsport 9 месяцев назад +7

    I do enjoy when the choir is trained in the optics element and are aware of their faces as they perform. nice touch to have the visual component in line with how well put together and tidy the arrangements are!

  • @THE______TRUTH
    @THE______TRUTH 9 месяцев назад +12

    In my opinion this is one of the best written Christian Christmas Songs. Not only are the words beautiful but they are written as a narrative about the birth of christ. I am no longer religious but I used to be very religious so I can still appreciate the beauty of it.
    The first verses describe the state of the world prior to the birth of Christ. It is cold, lonlely and nearly hopeless. The flowers represent hope and the sunrise represents the birth of Jesus.
    "Cold are the people winter of life, we tremble in shadows this cold endless night. Frozen in the snow lie roses sleeping, flowers that will echo the sunrise, fire of hope is our only warmth, weary its flame will be dying soon."
    The second verse represents the visitation of the angels to the shepherds. The Voices in the distance are the abstract angels, the rumours of dawn are their message about jesus birth and the hope it will bring.
    "Voice in the distance, call in the night. On wind you enfold us you speak of the light. Gentle on the eve, you whisper softly. Rumours of a dawn so embracing. Breathless love awaits, darkened souls, soon we will know of the morning"
    Silent night is of course the birth of Jesus himself.
    Now that Jesus is born the star which is a representation of the holy spirit shines in the sky bringing both sheperds and kings to see him. Its loneliness in the sky represents the humility and simplicity of the birth of Jesus and yet it is strong because the saviour is born. It doesnt matter if times are dark or bright that star still shines beckoning people towards it.
    "spirit among us, shine like the sun, your light that guides shepherds and kings from a afar. Shimmer in the sky so empty, lonely, rising in the warmth of your sons love. Star unknowing of night and day, spirit we wait for your loving son"

  • @juliannebrancadora3476
    @juliannebrancadora3476 9 месяцев назад +5

    Absolutely beautiful and beyond. I feel like I'm in heaven when I hear this.

    • @pianoman1015
      @pianoman1015 8 месяцев назад

      Agreed it must be what heaven sounds like

  • @sabyegrp
    @sabyegrp Год назад +55

    Came from Bergen, Norway when I was nine with my parents. Landed in Chicago. Went to Lane Tech College Prep High, and even sang in their 400 member boys choir. But although I dearly wanted to go to St Olaf, it wasn't to be. We were immigrants with tight money, and the Vietnam war was looming. I served in Vietnam and later finished college in California. All turned out well. But to this day, I would have dearly loved to have attended St. Olaf. Just feels like it would have been an honor to my heritage.

    • @mt.shasta6097
      @mt.shasta6097 Год назад +5

      Thank you for serving in our military. My husband was also in Vietnam. I'm grateful you are both here. I understand how you feel about not getting to attend St. Olaf. You claimed your education, which is so important, but I understand that the things we didn't get to do weigh on us always. Hope you can gain a few moments of belonging through videos like this. Bless you. 🌲🌲

    • @giahung2983
      @giahung2983 11 месяцев назад +3

      Hi!
      Despite coming from Vietnam myself, I'm so sorry your dream of St Olaf didn't come true. I'm currently a senior and I'm applying early (well today haha). If I get in, I'll make sure to be grateful for the opportunity. St Olaf is the best!

    • @dmurray2978
      @dmurray2978 10 месяцев назад

      Now I dream to move to bergen

    • @carolinegraystone9308
      @carolinegraystone9308 10 месяцев назад +2

      just think of the choir in heaven you will be part of. blessings

    • @juliannebrancadora3476
      @juliannebrancadora3476 9 месяцев назад

      Thank you for serving in our military. Your sacrifice is so appreciated. It is an example of selflessness, following Christ's example, which this beautiful song portrays so well. God bless you!

  • @pinoyedwin
    @pinoyedwin 10 месяцев назад +6

    Going to be singing this on christmas eve 2023. Cant wait. Anyone else?

    • @silent.kai.06
      @silent.kai.06 10 месяцев назад +2

      I sang it for a concert at my hs last year was fr best song ngl🤝

    • @pianoman1015
      @pianoman1015 10 месяцев назад

      Me too playing accompaniment for it

    • @lisetravis
      @lisetravis 10 месяцев назад

      Yep! It will be my first time singing this beautiful piece.

    • @wintermidnight490
      @wintermidnight490 8 месяцев назад

      ​@@silent.kai.06same!

  • @aidensilver8086
    @aidensilver8086 2 года назад +96

    this is by far the best christmas song ever.

  • @AnnaliseRobinson
    @AnnaliseRobinson 10 месяцев назад +8

    One of the best Christmas hymns. What a beautiful version!

  • @LutchieBalat
    @LutchieBalat День назад

    Stop war ! Beautiful choir from Ukrain , God Bless ,

  • @st.-nino
    @st.-nino Месяц назад

    아름다운 화음 감동적이고 행복합니다 고맙습니다

  • @silent.kai.06
    @silent.kai.06 10 месяцев назад +2

    This song sounds so soothing😮‍💨

  • @joebanish7517
    @joebanish7517 Год назад +14

    I sang this with my children’s choir at every one of our Christmas concerts. This rendition is absolutely stunning.

  • @rainthedreamer6713
    @rainthedreamer6713 Год назад +4

    My choir used to sing this every winter concert before we switched to Carol of the bells. Love this.

  • @happydog68
    @happydog68 Год назад +19

    I can remember singing this in our choir at Midnight Mass many years ago. This lovely arrangement brings back such sweet memories. It is truly a classic.

  • @ezmayzoe8452
    @ezmayzoe8452 Год назад +5

    I loved singing in that church

  • @bradallen1511
    @bradallen1511 11 месяцев назад +3

    Without the Incarceration all is lost. There is no meaning.

    • @lisetravis
      @lisetravis 10 месяцев назад +5

      Do you mean the Incarnation?

  • @aaronanthems5311
    @aaronanthems5311 2 года назад +12

    this made me cry, it is truly beautiful.

  • @johnw2252
    @johnw2252 Год назад +47

    lyrics:
    Cold are the people, winter of life,
    We tremble in shadows this cold endless night,
    Frozen in the snow lie roses sleeping,
    Flowers that will echo the sunrise,
    Fire of hope is our only warmth,
    Weary, it's flame will be dying soon.
    Voice in the distance, call in the night,
    On wind you enfold us You speak of the light,
    Gentle on the ear you whisper softly,
    Rumours of a dawn so embracing,
    Breathless love awaits darkened souls,
    Soon will we know of the morning.
    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.
    Spirit among us, shine like the star,
    Your light that guides shepherds and kings from afar,
    Shimmer in the sky so empty, lonely,
    Rising in the warmth of your Son's love,
    Star unknowing of night and day,
    Spirit we wait for your loving Son.

  • @georgespeed3061
    @georgespeed3061 3 года назад +29

    Absolutely beautiful and a lovely combination of piano and organ providing the bass. Thanks for posting, lifted my spirits this evening.

  • @pianokid2016
    @pianokid2016 Год назад +7

    Amen part of this song was played at my grandpas funeral he was Harry Welter 2 weeks from today exactly will be a year crazy 😔. We all miss you very much grandpa 😭🙏

  • @gerhardflink5599
    @gerhardflink5599 10 месяцев назад +1

    Wunderbar vorgetragen. 😊

  • @jerusalembible
    @jerusalembible 3 года назад +32

    Always enjoy this choir, especially around this time - this year it's godsend. Thank you.

    • @85doc
      @85doc 2 года назад +3

      Especially now.

  • @josegeraldodacostaleal2323
    @josegeraldodacostaleal2323 Год назад +3

    SILENT NIGHT, ÁUSTRIA, AUTORES PADRE JOSEPH MOHR E FRANZ GRUBER, LINDA OBRA MUSICAL, GRANDE APRESENTAÇÃO E INTERPRETAÇÃO. PARABENIZO. ABRAÇOS CORDIAIS.

  • @lindaconn5781
    @lindaconn5781 3 года назад +12

    Love the use of all the space. Beautiful song! Thank you

  • @matthewweaver5610
    @matthewweaver5610 2 года назад +7

    Beautiful and best performance of that piece.

  • @annenyman678
    @annenyman678 2 года назад +5

    One of my favorites.

  • @timeforthinkers7418
    @timeforthinkers7418 Год назад +5

    This was such a special treat, most uplifting. I've had the privilege of seeing this outstanding choir perform live two times. Always a joyful, moving experience.

  • @edelchadwick
    @edelchadwick 2 года назад +8

    Beautiful, gave me goosebumps

  • @mrpug1000
    @mrpug1000 10 месяцев назад +3

    WE DID THIS FOR MY CHRISTMAS CONCERT AND WE MESSED UP SO BADLY 😭😭😭

    • @pinoyedwin
      @pinoyedwin 10 месяцев назад +1

      What part did you messed up on here. We had to practice this for 1 month to get it. We also did this last year.

    • @mrpug1000
      @mrpug1000 10 месяцев назад

      @@pinoyedwin our voices weren’t in sync with the song and they were either too ahead or delayed

  • @abbirkin
    @abbirkin 2 года назад +11

    Absolutely superb; the best rendition I’ve heard of Silent Night. Well done!

  • @christianedjalvand8283
    @christianedjalvand8283 7 месяцев назад

    Wunderschön❤

  • @Tippytin
    @Tippytin Год назад +2

    Stunning.

  • @susanclarke1663
    @susanclarke1663 Год назад +3

    Breathtakingly Beautiful!! ❤️

  • @daveenyart
    @daveenyart Год назад

    Thank you.

  • @tomfinland9572
    @tomfinland9572 3 года назад +18

    Gorgeous.. hope the entire concert will be posted...

    • @85doc
      @85doc 2 года назад +5

      It is. Look for Jul i Nidaros

    • @ms25risa4
      @ms25risa4 2 года назад +4

      @Morris73, thank you so much!

  • @antm64
    @antm64 Год назад +3

    Beautiful arrangement!! Outstanding choral performance!

  • @hansweichselbaum2534
    @hansweichselbaum2534 Год назад +3

    Coming from Austria (where this song was composed), I confess that I needed some time to get used to this interpretation. But it is very nice!

  • @breraso3489
    @breraso3489 Год назад +2

    wunderschön

  • @kimenfield195
    @kimenfield195 2 года назад +4

    It sounds very good. Thanks for posting.

  • @suzannebenz8928
    @suzannebenz8928 2 года назад +3

    Beautifully sung!

  • @31Alden
    @31Alden Год назад

    Glorious

  • @HistoryandHeadlines
    @HistoryandHeadlines 3 года назад +9

    Great rendition of this song!

    • @pattyjones7163
      @pattyjones7163 Год назад +1

      This is by far my favorite Christmas song ever ❤

    • @HistoryandHeadlines
      @HistoryandHeadlines Год назад +1

      @@pattyjones7163 "Oh Holy Night" is my personal favorite, but I also like this song.

  • @annenyman678
    @annenyman678 2 года назад +3

    I love this!

  • @nickfoos3090
    @nickfoos3090 Год назад +1

    This is incredible. 🥺

  • @UkiTheMookie
    @UkiTheMookie Год назад +1

    Bro I have to sing that in choirs

  • @theoophelders969
    @theoophelders969 Год назад

    Great and beautiful!

  • @ชัยยุทธสิงห์โต-ฅ4ฌ

    ทุกสิ่งมีความสุก สุดๆๆๆๆๆๆ ทุกสิ่งดูดีสุดๆๆๆๆๆๆๆ ทุกสิ่งมีความสุกสุดๆๆๆๆๆๆทุกสิ่งปลอดภัยสุดๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆในแบบที่ทุกสิ่งชอบ ทุกสิ่งกลิ่นหอม สุดๆๆๆๆๆ ทุกสิ่งสุขภาพดีสุดๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆในแบบที่ทุกสิ่งชอบ

  • @mariacatenacatarinolo953
    @mariacatenacatarinolo953 Год назад

    Bravissimi❤😊

  • @annika_panicka
    @annika_panicka Год назад +1

    Back in St. Olaf…

  • @geonmzahsan6640
    @geonmzahsan6640 Год назад

    Beautiful. God bless

  • @pianoman1015
    @pianoman1015 Год назад +2

    Can anyone tell me where this was filmed at and what year? Just curious..... Amazing still all these years later!!! ❤️

    • @catherinemcdonnell9161
      @catherinemcdonnell9161 Год назад +2

      If you click on where it says 'more'...under the title and then you get details. It says copyright St. Olafs, 2013 at end.

    • @wintermidnight490
      @wintermidnight490 8 месяцев назад +1

      St. Olaf is a college in Minnesota

    • @pianoman1015
      @pianoman1015 8 месяцев назад

      I know I lived in Northfield Mn ​@@wintermidnight490

  • @michaelowens5394
    @michaelowens5394 Год назад +1

    Pretty clever descant.

  • @Jim-bh7gs
    @Jim-bh7gs Год назад +2

    Why such a small audience for such a great,large choir? Beautiful thank you.

    • @lauraarldt8139
      @lauraarldt8139 Год назад

      I imagine you're not seeing the whole audience in the shots.

  • @lennykoss8777
    @lennykoss8777 3 года назад +4

    🥰

  • @iverburl
    @iverburl 17 дней назад

    Arranged by Frederik Melius Christiansen, founder of the Saint Olaf Choir.

  • @randallredman5257
    @randallredman5257 2 года назад +4

    Reverend Mitchell I wish you could have heard me sing the First Verse of the Night of Silence/Silent Night Masterpiece.

    • @randallredman5257
      @randallredman5257 2 года назад

      Judy didn't like Lynn, but I liked both Lynn and Maggie

    • @randallredman5257
      @randallredman5257 2 года назад

      Reverend Heppe I wish you could see the Tears running doiwn my Face listening to this. Such a Beautiful Masterpiece.

  • @adrnik19
    @adrnik19 Год назад

    2:50 Brilliant

  • @jennifercrum3726
    @jennifercrum3726 10 месяцев назад

    Ave Maria caccini

  • @jennifercrum3726
    @jennifercrum3726 10 месяцев назад

    Ave Maria coccini

  • @jacobnfl3039
    @jacobnfl3039 Год назад +1

    Home alone

  • @rzmyers1096
    @rzmyers1096 Год назад

    Beautiful...but would prefer sans piano...

  • @Love_OPX
    @Love_OPX 7 месяцев назад

    🥲