Mykola Leontovych
Carol of the Bells
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"Carol of the Bells" is a popular Christmas carol composed by Mykola Leontovych in 1904 with lyrics by Peter J. Wilhousky. The song is based on a folk chant known in Ukrainian as "Shchedryk". Wilhousky's lyrics are copyrighted, although the original musical composition is not. The song is recognized by a four-note ostinato motif (see image to the right). It has been arranged many times for different genres, styles of singing and settings and has been covered by artists and groups of many genres: classical, metal, jazz, rock, and pop. The piece has also been featured in films, television shows, and parodies.
The song is based on a traditional folk chant. It was associated with the coming New Year, which, in pre-Christian Ukraine, was originally celebrated with the coming of spring in April. (This explains why the original Ukrainian text speaks about a swallow returning and lambs being born.)From WIKIPEDIA
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It's Christmas TimeNovember 18, 2022
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Carol of the BellsOctober 1, 2021
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Stille GrenderJanuary 1, 2021
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Be All MerryAugust 21, 2020
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Christmas Carols with LiberaDecember 13, 2019
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Christmas with the 5 BrownsNovember 1, 2019
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Christmas at St George's, WindsorNovember 1, 2019
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Angels Among UsNovember 1, 2019
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Born is the King of Israel: Handbell Music for Advent & ChristmasOctober 19, 2018
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Christmas JoySeptember 7, 2018
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A Magical Christmas with the Cello Family2018
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Christmas with Canterbury Cathedral Girls' ChoirDecember 15, 2017
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The Nation's Favourite CarolsDecember 8, 2017
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Christmas with the Cincinnati May Festival ChorusOctober 6, 2017
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Libera at ChristmasAugust 18, 2017
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Christmas VoicesFebruary 3, 2017
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Season of LightNovember 18, 2016
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Christmas With SepturaNovember 11, 2016
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A Festival of Nine Lessons and CarolsNovember 11, 2016
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Carols with St. Paul's Cathedral ChoirNovember 20, 2015
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Christmas with Salut SalonNovember 13, 2015
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The Greatest Christmas Choral ClassicsOctober 30, 2015
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Merry Christmas from ViennaOctober 23, 2015
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4 Girls 4 Harps at ChristmasDecember 2, 2013
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All Is Bright: A Choral ChristmasNovember 25, 2013
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Silent NightNovember 19, 2013
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Angels Sing: Christmas in IrelandNovember 4, 2013
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Joy to the World: An American ChristmasSeptember 30, 2013
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Noel: Carols of Christmas PastOctober 15, 2012
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