In the Bleak Midwinter | The Tabernacle Choir

The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square perform "In the Bleak Midwinter" by Gustav Holst and arranged by Mack Wilberg.
Episode 4500. Aired December 13, 2015.

[@lindamoses3697]

Whenever I need strength or calmed I listen to this choir and find my footing again. It has taken away many a worry as it teaches me to turn to the Savior.

[@crochetmom5]

I grew up singing this in England as a child. Our Head Mistress would even have a kettle whistling for the 'wind'! :) Good memories.

[@vendingguy47]

What a beautiful memory! ❤️

[@izzieluv]

I found this song watching The Crown. It really needs to be a larger part of the USA's Christmas Carol repertoire.

[@chischilisnez7811]

"What can I give him, poor as I am?...Give my heart." Gustov Mahler wrote this, and as an old man, I still get teary-eyes at this part (last verse). This is a stunning arrangement by Mack Wilberg, whom I consider a genius in his arrangements.

[@christysatfield8302]

Thank you for identifying the composer. I’ve been wondering who it was.

[@RandomPerson1313]

I know this is two years late but Gustav wrote the music but the words were by poet Christina Rossetti. It was put music after her death

[@user-mh3vs4nz2g]

I couldn't agree more! Well said! Thank you! 🎉🎉🎉

[@mbrookes1669]

The most beautiful Christmas Hymn

[@allanandjana]

I heard this song, sung by a woman in our ward, for the first time this last Christmas season. It has become one of my favorites for its very intimate lyric and soothing melody. It takes me to kneeling before my Lord and pleading for forgiveness. The song is truly a PRAYER !

[@latter-daysaintpud1432]

The choir's arrangements are really, really well done. The harmonies and key changes make for a beautiful sound. They are wonderful I love listening to them.

[@JayBohringer]

One of the most beautiful choral pieces I have ever heard. Fondly remember this piece from high school concert choir and Chancel Choir. You are so right Bill, slowing tempos are challenging but we had it down pat! This is how perceive the sounds of heaven! Merry Christmas everyone!

[@venitabanerjee]

Grew up singing this hymn in school , in India . ..it was part of our Nativity play , always inspired me to be humble & caring .

[@geneestep4664]

This Christmas Carol by Gustav Holst is my all time favorite Christmas "gift". I sang it for the first time about 40 years ago with my college choir. Always stays refreshing!

[@user-mh3vs4nz2g]

Believe it or not, I have "In the Bleak Midwinter" from my Christmas Best CD on auto repeat 24/7 because it stabilizers my high blood pressure! I couldn't be more grateful! ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@stephenabelsr]

The arrangement of this song enhances the beauty and its words. The chord progression takes you on the meaning of those words.

[@bschroader]

Arrangements like these are very challenging. Slow tempos require so much discipline in breathing and holding out notes. When executed as well as this, it makes the whole experience exquisite. Well done!

[@janicejackson1039]

As a child I discovered music and also that I had a heart and summer Christmas Eve this lovely song filled my chambers of my heart and I built upon it throughout my life

[@thomasley4006]

Love this arrangement! Very otherworldly.

[@singsongbluebird9704]

This song done this way by this Heavenly choir is hauntingly Exquisite. It is done so beautifully. I want to listen again and again to it's beauty.

[@martyncwik2551]

singsongbluebird And me!

[@worldofthesupernatural]

The most beautiful hymn

[@nadyarossi5102]

So very beautiful and touching.

[@robertrstevens]

It is not at all necessary to be a religious person to recognize this song of Gustav Holst as spiritually inspiring. Thank you for this glorious performance, MTC !

[@nancyduncan2948]

Every aspect of this arrangement is just lovely.

[@pikegarver]

This is the perfect interpretation of this song. Soft, gentle, quiet. It inspires me to give Him my heart.

[@celestefreitas133]

Querido Pai Celestial, obrigada por esse Coro e Orquestra que com suas apresentações elevam nosso Espírito para mais próximo de TI.

[@nanikdasani4547]

In the bleak midwinter, frost wind made moan, Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone; Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow, In the bleak midwinter, long ago. Our God, heaven cannot hold him, nor earth sustain; Heaven and earth shall flee away when he comes to reign. In the bleak midwinter a stable place sufficed The Lord God Almighty, Jesus Christ. Angels and archangels may have gathered there, Cherubim and seraphim thronged the air; But his mother only, in her maiden bliss, Worshiped the beloved with a kiss. What can I give him, poor as I am? If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb; If I were a Wise Man, I would do my part; Yet what I can I give him, give my heart.

[@helenbrown3857]

Thank you for sharing these lyrics. It makes the song even more beautiful!

[@mikerobinson3899]

Good bless America

[@leonardopinhatti6765]

This music is so calm!!

[@valeriehaeder5701]

Mac Wilberg is a genius! His background music of "O, Little Town of Bethlehem" set against David McCullough's narration of American Christmas music is heavenly.

[@mbrookes1669]

The most Christmas Hymn

[@hastydrifty]

Beautiful ❤️ 😔

[@jh-nl8yf]

thank you for this peace

[@adeliamourao9747]

Maravilhoso💗💗💗💕💕

[@miguelserrano1398]

😊👍👍👍👍✌🙂👍

[@joshietindall1962]

Pioneer Float maybe?

[@jamesp2333]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ruthbarron625]

E major.

[@Dwayne301000]

Guess you suppose yourself a music critic!

[@bluebullet77]

I love most of the MoTab's music, but didn't like this arrangement

[@dorothykobmann6548]

I agree. Not the best the choir has done.