Charles Ives - A Christmas Carol

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Little star of Bethlehem!
Do we see Thee now?
Do we see Thee shining
O'er the tall trees?
Little Child of Bethlehem!
Do we hear thee in our hearts?
Hear the Angels singing:
Peace on earth, good will to men!
Noel!

O'er the cradle of a King
Hear the Angels sing:
In Excelsis Gloria, Gloria!
From his Father's home on high
Lo! for us He came to die;
Hear the Angels sing:
Venite adoremus Dominum

Release Date: January 01, 1922

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This classic Christmas carol by Charles Ives captures the beauty and wonder of the holiday season. The lyrics evoke images of Bethlehem and the birth of Jesus, with references to angels singing and a message of peace on earth. The melody is both joyful and reverent, making it a perfect addition to any holiday music playlist. The song reminds listeners of the true meaning of Christmas and the importance of spreading goodwill to all. It is a timeless and uplifting piece that captures the spirit of the season.

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Arguably the first modernist composer, Charles Ives (1874-1954) was a solitary figure who composed in obscurity for most of his life. The son of a U.S. Army bandleader, Ives enjoyed a wildly successful career as an insurance executive. In his spare time, he composed music in a wide variety of genres that combined popular song, church hymns, military marches, and European art music in ways that used tone clusters, polytonality, and other techniques decades before they were adopted by European composers.