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

"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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[@sabyegrp]

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]

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]

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]

Now I dream to move to bergen

[@carolinegraystone9308]

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

[@juliannebrancadora3476]

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]

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"

[@Love_OPX]

❤

[@catherinekearns]

Your explanation of this beautiful counter part to Silent Night is exactly what our choir director pointed out when we rehearsed this piece for Midnight Mass 15 years ago! Your most beautiful written words are even more impressive! I thank you immensely for taking the time to write this! I hope those reading this appreciate your heartfelt explanation! Thank you again. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@timothybrill6438]

You say you're no longer religious but used to be very religious. Please come back to HIM, HE waits for you, yes You. Please go visit JESUS Truly Present in the Most Blessed Sacrament.

[@juliannebrancadora3476]

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

[@pianoman1015]

Agreed it must be what heaven sounds like

[@aidensilver8086]

this is by far the best christmas song ever.

[@timothyplambeck4776]

Say hi to your dad for me

[@aidensilver8086]

@@timothyplambeck4776 ?

[@CYMotorsport]

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!

[@ItsCelestia.]

Yup! We're constantly being coached on how to present ourselves visually as an extension of our vocal performance.

[@stefaniakuczera599]

Dziękuję za tlumaczenie zyczę Ci wiary i praktyk lepiej się czuję i żyję ❤pozdrawiam z Polski

[@sh1395]

Oh my God. In tears! This old German dude never cries. In 60 years..... Until right now.... Oh my goodness.

[@pinoyedwin]

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

[@silent.kai.06]

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

[@pianoman1015]

Me too playing accompaniment for it

[@lisetravis]

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

[@wintermidnight490]

​@@silent.kai.06same!

[@jianysemaan4440]

where can i find the music sheet

[@AnnaliseRobinson]

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

[@rainthedreamer6713]

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

[@joebanish7517]

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

[@happydog68]

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.

[@vwdiver512]

OMG this is the best version of this I've ever heard. So gorgeous! Beautiful arrangement and performance!!

[@jerusalembible]

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

[@85doc]

Especially now.

[@patriziadifranciakamp1902]

Ich Danke euch herzlich. Es ist euch gelungen.

[@ezmayzoe8452]

I loved singing in that church

[@pianoman1015]

Which church?

[@jianysemaan4440]

where can i find the music sheet

[@timeforthinkers7418]

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.

[@aaronanthems5311]

this made me cry, it is truly beautiful.

[@Jeff_290]

Absolutely beautiful! This is the best version of this song I have ever heard!

[@georgespeed3061]

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

[@silent.kai.06]

This song sounds so soothing😮‍💨

[@bradallen1511]

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

[@lisetravis]

Do you mean the Incarnation?

[@pianokid2016]

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 😭🙏

[@mintmango10]

L + Ratio

[@k-hst9786]

@@mintmango10 . . . .

[@mintmango10]

@@k-hst9786 skill diff

[@mt.shasta6097]

Amen.

[@ruairi_d]

This moved me to tears. Just stunning.

[@gerhardflink5599]

Wunderbar vorgetragen. 😊

[@teodorasimmerer7173]

Absolutely it's one of a beautiful Christmas song love listening it.

[@Broadcastyourself58]

Just stunning

[@YvonneAnthony-w4r]

Beautifully sung, love it.

[@TBerge-yq2mo]

Soooo well done!! Words cannot express how much I appreciate this rendition 🎉❤

[@lindaconn5781]

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

[@matthewweaver5610]

Beautiful and best performance of that piece.

[@edelchadwick]

Beautiful, gave me goosebumps

[@pinapplesmoothie]

samee

[@josegeraldodacostaleal2323]

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

[@johnw2252]

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.

[@sofia_rosado]

THANK U

[@gailbishop-davis2500]

Thank you so much for the lyrics!

[@annegrosklaus1054]

Thank you!!

[@vernetify]

There are more verses to this wonderful hymn which you will very rarely find sung. They are terrifying but awe inspiring.

[@annenyman678]

One of my favorites.

[@evikph8825]

Soo..beautiful... peace ...and loved ❤

[@abbirkin]

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

[@LouiseShreve]

SAINTS…This is how we’ll be singing up there ⬆️ 😇

[@HistoryandHeadlines]

Great rendition of this song!

[@pattyjones7163]

This is by far my favorite Christmas song ever ❤

[@HistoryandHeadlines]

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

[@alisong2328]

The main St. Olaf Choir is wonderful. They have all their music memorized by the first rehearsal, and they sing holding hands.

[@deanajamroz1182]

This has been my favorite Xmas carol since I heard it years and years ago!

[@joebanish7517]

I performed this piece with my children’s choir at every Christmas concert for 6 years. This performance is so stunning it gives me goosebumps.

[@jianysemaan4440]

where can i find the music sheet

[@hansweichselbaum2534]

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!

[@mintmango10]

ok

[@antm64]

Beautiful arrangement!! Outstanding choral performance!

[@LaurenGrafton]

I believe in Christ the SON of GOD. And the singing is so beautiful Handel messiah

[@tomfinland9572]

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

[@85doc]

It is. Look for Jul i Nidaros

[@ms25risa4]

@Morris73, thank you so much!

[@kimenfield195]

It sounds very good. Thanks for posting.

[@susanclarke1663]

Breathtakingly Beautiful!! ❤️

[@WendelPetit]

I love it❤

[@Tippytin]

Stunning.

[@suzannebenz8928]

Beautifully sung!

[@annenyman678]

I love this!

[@nickfoos3090]

This is incredible. 🥺

[@st.-nino]

아름다운 화음 감동적이고 행복합니다 고맙습니다

[@breraso3489]

wunderschön

[@daveenyart]

Thank you.

[@31Alden]

Glorious

[@melaniamonicacraciun9900]

Long live eternal Jesus Christ our saviour, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year of solidarity and understanding ❤🎉❤

[@theoophelders969]

Great and beautiful!

[@geonmzahsan6640]

Beautiful. God bless

[@christianedjalvand8283]

Wunderschön❤

[@mariacatenacatarinolo953]

Bravissimi❤😊

[@ชัยยุทธสิงห์โต-ฅ4ฌ]

ทุกสิ่งมีความสุก สุดๆๆๆๆๆๆ ทุกสิ่งดูดีสุดๆๆๆๆๆๆๆ ทุกสิ่งมีความสุกสุดๆๆๆๆๆๆทุกสิ่งปลอดภัยสุดๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆในแบบที่ทุกสิ่งชอบ ทุกสิ่งกลิ่นหอม สุดๆๆๆๆๆ ทุกสิ่งสุขภาพดีสุดๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆๆในแบบที่ทุกสิ่งชอบ

[@hippoaugustine]

I would like to be among those people sitting in the middle.

[@Jim-bh7gs]

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

[@lauraarldt8139]

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

[@williamweidner5425]

Wish I could get a copy of sheet music for this!!!

[@UkiTheMookie]

Bro I have to sing that in choirs

[@annika_panicka]

Back in St. Olaf…

[@IngerLokke]

Im from telemark norway

[@mrpug1000]

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

[@pinoyedwin]

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]

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

[@jianysemaan4440]

where can i find the music sheet

[@LutchieBalat]

Stop war ! Beautiful choir from Ukrain , God Bless ,

[@LaurenGrafton]

I have to go to Jackson,,miss tomorrow 18november2024

[@LaurenGrafton]

I sang a chorus about Christmas Mississippi college and played a bass clarinet at Biloxi.we played for REX mardi cardi wonderful years to remember

[@LaurenGrafton]

I sang a chorus about Christmas Mississippi college and played a bass clarinet at Biloxi.we played for REX mardi cardi wonderful years to remember

[@LaurenGrafton]

I’m looking forward to seeing my 😅 family on ❤21 November my sister is coming to thanksgiving dinner Here a collins😊

[@LaurenGrafton]

I have to go to go to dinner with My friend so if I can’t gettin there my hearing is so bad that Iam not able To go to church today please Linda please come to the Jesus Christ for my tumors they took out And damaged the nerve

[@adrnik19]

2:50 Brilliant

[@michaelowens5394]

Pretty clever descant.

[@lennykoss8777]

🥰

[@ellen823ful]

❤

[@maryellenrose1764]

I’m guessing a lot of those people were just randomly remembering when they learned it years ago.

[@pianoman1015]

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

[@catherinemcdonnell9161]

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]

St. Olaf is a college in Minnesota

[@pianoman1015]

I know I lived in Northfield Mn ​@@wintermidnight490

[@randallredman5257]

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

[@randallredman5257]

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

[@randallredman5257]

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

[@iverburl]

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

[@danielkantor3248]

No. This was composed by Daniel Kantor and arranged by John Ferguson.

[@jacobnfl3039]

Home alone

[@jianysemaan4440]

where can i find the music sheet

[@jennifercrum3726]

Ave Maria caccini

[@jennifercrum3726]

Ave Maria coccini

[@rzmyers1096]

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

[@AlyssaMurrihyBellamy]

I

[@Love_OPX]

🥲