O Sanctissima. O du fröhliche #36 Kalliope 13 3/4 inch with 10 Bells
Details
| Title | O Sanctissima. O du fröhliche #36 Kalliope 13 3/4 inch with 10 Bells |
| Author | Musicbox-BGM |
| Duration | 1:11 |
| File Format | MP3 / MP4 |
| Original URL | https://youtube.com/watch?v=LWFjofQEqT4 |
Description
This traditional melody was brought to Germany in 1788 by the noted German philosopher, theologian and poet Johann Gottfried von Herder (1744-1803), after a trip to Italy. Some sources cite the original title as "The Sicilian Mariner's Prayer," or "The Sicilian Mariner's Hymn to the Virgin." This melody is used for the Latin hymn "O Sanctissima." In 1816 Johannes Daniel Falk (1768-1826) wrote the German lyrics. Heinrich Holzschuher (1798-1847) contributed the latter 3 verses.
Arcangelo, Corelli (17 February 1653 – 8 January 1713) was an Italian violinist and composer of the Baroque era.
This very popular German Christmas carol has Italian origins. In 1788 the German philosopher, theologian, and poet Johann Gottfried von Herder (1744-1803) brought the melody to Germany after a trip to Italy. Originally a Sicilian fisherman's song, the melody was used for the Latin hymn "O Sanctissima". Around 1816 Johannes Daniel Falk (1768-1826) wrote the German lyrics for what soon became one of the most popular German Weihnachtslieder. The English version is known as "O How Joyfully."
