Stille Nacht
German Christmas Carols for Organ
by Gilbert M. Martin
Organ Solo - Sheet Music

Organ: 3-staff - Intermediate

SKU: LO.70-1685L

German Christmas Carols for Organ. Composed by Gilbert M. Martin. Sacred, Christmas. Lorenz Publishing Company #70/1685L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.70-1685L).

ISBN 9781429106900.

Of all of the traditional music for Christmas, none has endured and flourished like the German carol. Dating back to medieval times, these early, simple, child-like melodies were of a folk origin, joyfully sung by farmers and shepherds, and usually with lyrics written by local clergymen. They were sung often as choral dialogues or performed in religious Christmas plays, although it wasn’t until the 19th century that many of the festive pieces known today arose. Mr. Martin’s generous and delightful organ collection of mostly familiar carols captures that “Weihnachten” spirit: so distinctive, so natural, and so unique to the Christmas celebration.