O Holy Night

Track A2 - it is now generally considered that this Aria da Chiesa attributed to Stradella is of doubtful authenticity and is now thought to have been composed by Louis Niedermeyer (1802-1861), a Swiss composer. Track B1 - Gounod's lovely melody has been cleverly superimposed on the first prelude from Bach's 48 Preludes and Fugues which now serves as the accompaniment. Track B4 - One of the world's most famous Latin hymns, usually sung today in English translation as 'O Come All Ye Faithful'. The music is thought to be of British origin with both the words and music attributed to John F. Wade, a Latin teacher and music copyist who died in 1786. This original version probably dates from between 1740-1743. is a similar release, but with slightly different labels. On back: - Sleeve notes in English on back by Jon Perrin with translation in French and German. - Also available on cassette KSXC 6781: - Cover Photograph: St. Margaret's Westminster by David Wedgbury - Recorded January 1976 at All Saints, Petersham - ℗ © 1976, The Decca Record Company Limited, London. - Sleeve printed in England by Clout & Baker Ltd. On labels: - [P] 1976 The Decca Record Co. Ltd. - Made in Holland, Mastered by Decca Recording Studio's UK - Published by Palace Music: tracks A1 to B2, B4 Accompanied by a 4-page 12" booklet containing lyrics; printed by Senol Printing Limited