As a child and young adult, Battle was both a good student and a good singer, but her ambitions were not grand. She was awarded a scholarship to the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music in Ohio, but she chose to major in music education rather than risk a performance career. In 1971, with both bachelor's and master's degrees, Battle set out to teach music to Cincinnati's inner-city youth. While teaching 5th and 6th grade music, she continued to study voice privately, which resulted in an audition with Thomas Schippers (then conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra). He was so moved by Battle's remarkable voice that he hired the almost totally inexperienced singer to perform at the 1972 Festival of Two Worlds in Spoleto, Italy.
Silent Night
Kathleen Battle Lyrics
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All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
Silent night, holy night!
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
Christ, the Saviour is born
Christ, the Saviour is born
Silent night, holy night
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth "
The song "Silent Night" is a beautiful hymn that is often sung during Christmas time. The lyrics express the peace and calm that surrounds the scene of the birth of Jesus. The first verse speaks of the serenity of the night, as Mary watches over her infant son. It serves as an invitation for people to take a moment and appreciate the tranquility of the moment, while also acknowledging the holiness of the occasion. The second verse shifts the focus to the shepherds who are out in the fields and who have come to witness the birth of Jesus. The lyrics suggest that the sight of this holy event shakes them to their core, and they respond with worship and glorification to God. Finally, the third verse talks about Jesus himself, as the light of the world, who brings salvation to humanity. The lyrics describe his holy face and radiating beams of light, which signify the dawn of a new era of hope and redemption for mankind. The song is a beautiful representation of the miracle of Christmas and the message of peace and love that it brings.
Line by Line Meaning
Silent night, holy night
A night of peace and holiness
All is calm, all is bright
Everything is peaceful and shining brightly
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
The Virgin Mary and her young child are together
Holy Infant so tender and mild
The baby Jesus is gentle and mild-mannered
Sleep in heavenly peace
May they rest in peace
Silent night, holy night!
Another reminder of the peaceful, holy night
Shepherds quake at the sight
The shepherds were struck with awe and fear
Glories stream from heaven afar
The heavens are shining with glory
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
Angels are singing praises to God
Christ, the Saviour is born
The Savior, Jesus Christ, has been born
Silent night, holy night
Again, a peaceful and holy night
Son of God, love's pure light
Jesus the Son of God, is a shining light of love
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
Light is radiating from Jesus' holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus has brought redemption and grace with him
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Jesus is the Lord and was born on this day
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PETER YELLOWSTONE, STEVE VOICE, JOSEPH MOHR, FRANZ GRUBER
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da11king
Jazz mixed with classical, Wynton always had great chemistry with Kathleen ✨🔥🎺☺️🎙️ ok incredible performance....love Wynton A above the staff soft note towards the end
WÉSHA PERRY
This is sooooo amazing! 🙌🏾😍🎺🎼
rtel123
I tend to overdose, then tire of some music. But even after 21 years, I cannot get enough of this, the best piece on the CD I purchased after this wonderful recording was made in Carnegie Hall, 1991.
disgruntleddoorman
Wynton truly is a master at all things trumpet.
sannezijp
Hell yea‼️
Bruno Leao
Wonderful! Couldn't be better. Wynton is a living legend
DolceMalena
É sempre um prazer ouvir este clássico de natal!
Bruno Leao
I keep on watching this video over and over again. What a wonderful reendition.
varadero1839
@maik723 I'm honored that this video helped you from becoming a DROPOUT! Grateful to hear from you, and wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season! This entire concert was pretty much "out of this world!" Thanks again!
Anthony Stewart
This is LIFE!! Omg----Election Blues be gone! Miss K and Bro Wynton to the rescue! Can't get enough of these two. (I wonder if he'll show up this fall when she does her Spirituals concert...one can have a Christmas wish in July! )