Composer

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Jean de Brébeuf

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Carol

The "Huron Carol" is a Christmas carol that was composed by Jean de Brébeuf, a Jesuit missionary, in the 17th century. The carol was written in the Huron language and is also known as "Jesous Ahatonhia" which means "Jesus, he is born". The carol is considered to be one of the oldest Christmas carols in North America. The exact date of composition of the "Huron Carol" is not known, but it is believed to have been written in the early 1640s. The carol was composed by Jean de Brébeuf, who was a French Jesuit missionary working among the Huron people in what is now Ontario, Canada. The carol was written in the Huron language, which was the language spoken by the Huron people. The "Huron Carol" has three movements, each of which tells a different part of the Christmas story. The first movement describes the birth of Jesus and the arrival of the shepherds. The second movement describes the gifts brought by the wise men and the third movement describes the joy and celebration of the angels. The "Huron Carol" is characterized by its simple melody and its use of Huron rhythms and melodies. The carol is sung in a slow and solemn manner, with a sense of reverence and awe. The lyrics of the carol are also simple and direct, with a focus on the birth of Jesus and the joy that his arrival brings. The "Huron Carol" was first performed by Jean de Brébeuf and his fellow missionaries among the Huron people. The carol was later translated into French and English and has since become a popular Christmas carol in North America. The carol has been recorded by many artists, including Bruce Cockburn, Tom Jackson, and Loreena McKennitt. In conclusion, the "Huron Carol" is a beautiful and timeless Christmas carol that tells the story of the birth of Jesus in a simple and direct manner. Composed by Jean de Brébeuf in the early 1640s, the carol has become a beloved part of the Christmas tradition in North America.

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