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

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  • "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.
    Available for purchase and streaming:
    iTunes/Apple: / christmas-in-norway-live
    Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/7CTB9l...
    CDs and DVDs available:
    - www.nightofsilence.com/buy-music
    - stolaf.bncollege.com/shop/Pro...
    - shop.pbs.org/WA3772.html
    Copyright © 2013 St. Olaf College. All Rights Reserved.
    ©GIA Music
    Posted by permission

КОМЕНТАРІ • 96

  • @CYMotorsport
    @CYMotorsport 4 місяці тому +3

    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!

  • @sabyegrp
    @sabyegrp Рік тому +48

    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 Рік тому +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 6 місяців тому +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 4 місяці тому

      Now I dream to move to bergen

    • @carolinegraystone9308
      @carolinegraystone9308 4 місяці тому +2

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

    • @juliannebrancadora3476
      @juliannebrancadora3476 3 місяці тому

      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!

  • @THE______TRUTH
    @THE______TRUTH 4 місяці тому +6

    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"

  • @aidensilver8086
    @aidensilver8086 Рік тому +91

    this is by far the best christmas song ever.

  • @juliannebrancadora3476
    @juliannebrancadora3476 3 місяці тому +3

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

    • @pianoman1015
      @pianoman1015 3 місяці тому

      Agreed it must be what heaven sounds like

  • @pinoyedwin
    @pinoyedwin 4 місяці тому +5

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

    • @silent.kai.06
      @silent.kai.06 4 місяці тому +2

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

    • @pianoman1015
      @pianoman1015 4 місяці тому

      Me too playing accompaniment for it

    • @lisetravis
      @lisetravis 4 місяці тому

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

    • @wintermidnight490
      @wintermidnight490 3 місяці тому

      ​@@silent.kai.06same!

  • @AnnaliseRobinson
    @AnnaliseRobinson 4 місяці тому +7

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

  • @joebanish7517
    @joebanish7517 Рік тому +14

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

  • @happydog68
    @happydog68 Рік тому +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.

  • @bradallen1511
    @bradallen1511 6 місяців тому +3

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

    • @lisetravis
      @lisetravis 4 місяці тому +5

      Do you mean the Incarnation?

  • @rainthedreamer6713
    @rainthedreamer6713 6 місяців тому +4

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

  • @johnw2252
    @johnw2252 Рік тому +46

    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.

  • @ezmayzoe8452
    @ezmayzoe8452 Рік тому +5

    I loved singing in that church

  • @christianedjalvand8283
    @christianedjalvand8283 2 місяці тому

    Wunderschön❤

  • @aaronanthems5311
    @aaronanthems5311 Рік тому +12

    this made me cry, it is truly beautiful.

  • @silent.kai.06
    @silent.kai.06 4 місяці тому +2

    This song sounds so soothing😮‍💨

  • @jerusalembible
    @jerusalembible 3 роки тому +31

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

    • @85doc
      @85doc 2 роки тому +3

      Especially now.

  • @pianokid2016
    @pianokid2016 Рік тому +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 😭🙏

  • @georgespeed3061
    @georgespeed3061 3 роки тому +29

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

  • @lindaconn5781
    @lindaconn5781 3 роки тому +12

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

  • @timeforthinkers7418
    @timeforthinkers7418 Рік тому +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.

  • @josegeraldodacostaleal2323
    @josegeraldodacostaleal2323 Рік тому +3

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

  • @edelchadwick
    @edelchadwick Рік тому +8

    Beautiful, gave me goosebumps

  • @annenyman678
    @annenyman678 2 роки тому +5

    One of my favorites.

  • @matthewweaver5610
    @matthewweaver5610 2 роки тому +7

    Beautiful and best performance of that piece.

  • @abbirkin
    @abbirkin 2 роки тому +11

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

  • @mrpug1000
    @mrpug1000 5 місяців тому +3

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

    • @pinoyedwin
      @pinoyedwin 4 місяці тому +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 4 місяці тому

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

  • @user-ci6wh6bh6l
    @user-ci6wh6bh6l 6 місяців тому +1

    Bro I have to sing that in choirs

  • @tomfinland9572
    @tomfinland9572 3 роки тому +18

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

    • @85doc
      @85doc 2 роки тому +5

      It is. Look for Jul i Nidaros

    • @ms25risa4
      @ms25risa4 2 роки тому +4

      @Morris73, thank you so much!

  • @gerhardflink5599
    @gerhardflink5599 5 місяців тому +1

    Wunderbar vorgetragen. 😊

  • @HistoryandHeadlines
    @HistoryandHeadlines 3 роки тому +9

    Great rendition of this song!

    • @pattyjones7163
      @pattyjones7163 Рік тому +1

      This is by far my favorite Christmas song ever ❤

    • @HistoryandHeadlines
      @HistoryandHeadlines Рік тому +1

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

  • @kimenfield195
    @kimenfield195 2 роки тому +4

    It sounds very good. Thanks for posting.

  • @hansweichselbaum2534
    @hansweichselbaum2534 Рік тому +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!

  • @annenyman678
    @annenyman678 2 роки тому +3

    I love this!

  • @theoophelders969
    @theoophelders969 Рік тому

    Great and beautiful!

  • @31Alden
    @31Alden Рік тому

    Glorious

  • @geonmzahsan6640
    @geonmzahsan6640 Рік тому

    Beautiful. God bless

  • @Tippytin
    @Tippytin Рік тому +2

    Stunning.

  • @antm64
    @antm64 Рік тому +3

    Beautiful arrangement!! Outstanding choral performance!

  • @susanclarke1663
    @susanclarke1663 Рік тому +3

    Breathtakingly Beautiful!! ❤️

  • @suzannebenz8928
    @suzannebenz8928 Рік тому +3

    Beautifully sung!

  • @nickfoos3090
    @nickfoos3090 Рік тому +1

    This is incredible. 🥺

  • @daveenyart
    @daveenyart Рік тому

    Thank you.

  • @breraso3489
    @breraso3489 Рік тому +2

    wunderschön

  • @mariacatenacatarinolo953
    @mariacatenacatarinolo953 Рік тому

    Bravissimi❤😊

  • @user-is8sp9mz7k
    @user-is8sp9mz7k Рік тому

    ทุกสิ่งมีความสุก สุดๆๆๆๆๆๆ ทุกสิ่งดูดีสุดๆๆๆๆๆๆๆ ทุกสิ่งมีความสุกสุดๆๆๆๆๆๆทุกสิ่งปลอดภัยสุดๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆในแบบที่ทุกสิ่งชอบ ทุกสิ่งกลิ่นหอม สุดๆๆๆๆๆ ทุกสิ่งสุขภาพดีสุดๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆในแบบที่ทุกสิ่งชอบ

  • @annika_panicka
    @annika_panicka Рік тому +1

    Back in St. Olaf…

  • @lennykoss8777
    @lennykoss8777 3 роки тому +4

    🥰

  • @michaelowens5394
    @michaelowens5394 Рік тому +1

    Pretty clever descant.

  • @randallredman5257
    @randallredman5257 Рік тому +4

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

    • @randallredman5257
      @randallredman5257 Рік тому

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

    • @randallredman5257
      @randallredman5257 Рік тому

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

  • @adifizel19
    @adifizel19 Рік тому

    2:50 Brilliant

  • @Jim-bh7gs
    @Jim-bh7gs Рік тому +2

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

    • @lauraarldt8139
      @lauraarldt8139 6 місяців тому

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

  • @jennifercrum3726
    @jennifercrum3726 4 місяці тому

    Ave Maria caccini

  • @pianoman1015
    @pianoman1015 Рік тому +1

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

    • @catherinemcdonnell9161
      @catherinemcdonnell9161 Рік тому +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 3 місяці тому +1

      St. Olaf is a college in Minnesota

    • @pianoman1015
      @pianoman1015 3 місяці тому

      I know I lived in Northfield Mn ​@@wintermidnight490

  • @jacobnfl3039
    @jacobnfl3039 6 місяців тому +1

    Home alone

  • @jennifercrum3726
    @jennifercrum3726 4 місяці тому

    Ave Maria coccini

  • @Love_OPX
    @Love_OPX Місяць тому

    🥲

  • @rzmyers1096
    @rzmyers1096 Рік тому

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