by Ilan Chouraki | Aug 24, 2022
“Joy to the World” is a beloved Christmas carol that has been sung in churches and homes around the world for centuries. While the melody is often associated with George Frideric Handel, the song’s origins are a bit more complex.The melody we most...
by Ilan Chouraki | Aug 24, 2022
“Jingle Bells” is a beloved American Christmas carol that has become a worldwide holiday classic. Despite its universal association with Christmas, the song has its roots in the Thanksgiving holiday. Composed for Thanksgiving The song was originally titled...
by Ilan Chouraki | Aug 24, 2022
“Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” is a beautiful and beloved Baroque era chorale. It is a setting of a hymn by Johann Franck, a 17th-century German Lutheran pastor. The melody for this hymn was composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Bach incorporated this melody...
by Ilan Chouraki | Aug 24, 2022
“He is Born, the Holy Child” is a popular Christmas carol often associated with the Baroque era. While the exact origins of the specific melody and lyrics are somewhat obscure, it’s likely a combination of traditional Christmas hymns and Baroque...
by Ilan Chouraki | Aug 24, 2022
“God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” is an ancient English Christmas carol, dating back to the 16th century or earlier. Its origins are somewhat obscure, but it’s believed to have been sung by night watchmen in London during the Christmas season. The...