Composer

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Bob Chilcott

Genre

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Choral

Compose Date

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2010

Average_duration

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23:06

Movement_count

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8

Movement ....

On Christmas Night is a choral work composed by Bob Chilcott, a British composer and conductor. The piece was composed in 2010 and premiered on December 18th of the same year at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England. The work is divided into six movements, each of which is based on a traditional Christmas carol. The first movement, "On Christmas Night," is a lively and joyful setting of the traditional English carol "The Sussex Carol." The second movement, "The Shepherd's Carol," is a gentle and pastoral setting of the traditional French carol "Quelle est cette odeur agréable?" The third movement, "The Angel's Carol," is a delicate and ethereal setting of the traditional Basque carol "Gabriel's Message." The fourth movement, "The Carol of the Magi," is a grand and majestic setting of the traditional English carol "We Three Kings." The fifth movement, "The Carol of the Birds," is a charming and whimsical setting of the traditional Catalan carol "El Noi de la Mare." The final movement, "Epilogue," is a reflective and peaceful setting of the traditional English carol "In the Bleak Midwinter." Throughout the work, Chilcott employs a variety of choral textures and techniques, including unison singing, homophonic harmonies, and polyphonic counterpoint. He also incorporates elements of folk music and world music, such as the use of the Basque language in "The Angel's Carol" and the inclusion of bird calls in "The Carol of the Birds." Overall, On Christmas Night is a festive and uplifting work that celebrates the joy and wonder of the Christmas season. Its blend of traditional carols and contemporary choral techniques makes it a popular choice for choirs and audiences alike.

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