O Holy Night (Cantique de Noël)

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“Rejected by the Archbishop of Paris because of its "operatic" quality, Cantique de Noel has become one of the most beloved and inspiring of Christmas anthems worldwide. Personal and real, it goes dir...”
“Why wouldn't they use the word Christmas? It's a *CHRISTMAS* song. Jeez, you "War Against Christmas" people are obnoxious. Ours (yes, I'm a Christian too) isn't the ONLY holiday in December.

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“I recommend listening to Roberto Alagna's masterful performance. Find a French language version with translation, and contrast the sentiments. There's a world of difference, but the music is inspired,...”
“This is perfectly laid out for a novice clarinettist such as myself. Having tried several other versions in different keys, this has to be the simplest.”
“A marvelous site, offering an easy functionality and offers the music with the recording. Extraordinary. Thank you.”
“really is a chant escepcional, full of yearning for the man, who has put their hopes in a loving God, thanks for having such beautiful anthem. I would love to have it in Spanish along with the music a...”
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I don't find the words: will ivent and send you to Cantorion.”
“Beautiful play piano accompaniment, I am responsible for the piano, I do and play with everyone on the violin school Christmas party this year. Nice voice I hear in a place like Caruso.”
“"O Holy Night" (Cantique de Noël) is one of the carols that later deserves to be sung (with countertenor voice) by singer Russian-Latvian Vitas for next Christmas CD!”
“Thank you for still saying "Christmas" on your web site.”
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About O Holy Night

"O Holy Night" is a well-known Christmas carol composed by Adolphe Adam in 1847 to the French poem "Minuit, chrétiens" by poet Placide Cappeau (1808–1877). The carol reflects on the birth of Jesus as humanity's redemption.
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