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Love's Pure Light

(silent night)

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for SATB Chorus and Piano
optional String Quartet, Flute, Oboe, and Timpani

Text by Joseph Franz Mohr, tr. John Young
Elaine Hagenberg Music - EH1020

Description

Experience a captivating new melody to Silent Night as hints of the timeless Christmas hymn are interwoven throughout. Graceful choral parts capture the tenderness of the beloved text, then ascend to new heights—resounding with "Son of God, Love's Pure Light." Optional strings, flute, oboe, and timpani create a truly memorable piece, sure to be cherished for years to come.


the Inspiration

Text

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. Silent night, holy night, Son of God, Love's pure light. - Text by Joseph Franz Mohr, tr. John Young

Composer Notes

“Son of God, Love’s pure light...”

- Joseph Franz Mohr

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