Silent Night
The Christmas carol "Silent Night" was composed in 1818 by Franz Xaver Gruber, with lyrics written by Josef Mohr. It was first performed on Christmas Eve of that year in Austria.
The Christmas carol first sung in 1818 in Austria was performed on Christmas Eve and was called "Stille Nacht". It was written by Franz Gruber and Joseph Mohr. A quarter of a century later, the English translation "Silent Night" was published.
It was composed in 1818 by Franz Xaver Gruber to lyrics written by Joseph Mohr in the town of Oberndorf bei Salzburg, Austria.
Silent Night
Pastor Joseph Mohr wrote the verses, and Franz Xaver Gruber composed the music for the inspiring carol that was first sung, accompanied by guitar, on Christmas Eve in 1818 in St. Nicholas Church in Oberndorf/Salzberg, Austria.
Josef Mohr wrote the lyrics to a hymn called "Stille Nacht" (Silent Night) in 1818. Mohr was the curate (priest) of the Saint Nicholas parish in Oberndorf, Austria, and his friend Franz Gruber composed the melody for two voices and guitar. According to the lore, the song was written for guitar because the organ was not working. Today, Silent Night is one of the most beloved Christmas hymns in the world.
The year 1818
The title of this popular carol is "Silent Night." It was composed by Franz Xaver Gruber in 1818 when the church organ broke down on Christmas Eve, and Joseph Mohr, a priest, wrote the lyrics.
1818
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Archduke Karl Ferdinand of Austria was born in 1818.
World War 1, during a spontaneous cease-fire between German and Allied infantry Somewhere on the western front? Around Xmas eve 1915?