This vocal sensation’s debut album has gone gold in Canada and is being released around the world by Universal Music and its affiliates. The music of Port McNeil’s Clifton Murray, Toronto’s Victor Micallef, Ottawa’s Remigio Pereira and Vancouver’s Fraser Walters is rich and soulful with powerful anthems and the most beautiful melodies. Originally founded by Jill Ann Siemens, The Canadian Tenors’ unique repertoire is sung not only in English and French but also in Spanish and Italian reflecting their multicultural heritage and establishing the group internationally. The talented singers collaborated with world-renowned producers Quiz and Larossi in Sweden (Il Divo), Grammy Award-winner Steve Thompson (Madonna) and Juno Award winner Jeff Wolpert (Loreena McKennitt) for their self-titled debut album. The critics and audiences have agreed that this first album is a memorable hit that features a repertoire of classic songs along with romantic operatic arrangements such as their haunting and anthemic version of the well loved Adagio and the extraordinary sensation Because We Believe, composed by David Foster, Amy Skyla Foster-Gillies and Andrea Bocelli.
The Canadian Tenors have criss-crossed the globe thrilling millions of music lovers with their magical voices, their wonderful sense of humor, and their memorable music. The foursome have received rave reviews and standing ovations around the world from the Tel Aviv Opera house where they shared the stage with Andrea Bocelli to Las Vegas’ Mandalay Bay Coliseum with David Foster and Friends to Toronto’s Air Canada Centre where they headlined at ONE NIGHT LIVE with STING and Sheryl Crow.
From performing opening songs for President Bill Clinton, Prime Minister Tony Blair and President Shimon Peres to making musical memories at events with icons such as John Legend, Wyclef Jean and of course Canada’s musical maestro David Foster the Canadian Tenors’ reputation is that of talented singers and genuine artists with big hearts. They dazzled audiences in a cross-country tour of Holland. The Tenors also performed for thousands in London's Trafalgar Square on Canada day in 2008 andon Parliament Hill in Ottawa with Sarah McLachlan in 2009. They have thrilled the likes of HRH Prince Edward and Princess Sophia and so many others in intimate settings and locations from Tahiti to Bermuda to Vienna.
The Canadian Tenors have raised their voices to passionately support many children’s charities. They recently filmed a documentary in Africa, where their voices were united with local children’s to bring awareness of the village of Bulembu, Swaziland, a town being reborn after years of suffering. They shared the stage with Matt Damon and Ben Affleck helping children at the ONEXONE galas and performed for 10,000 cheering youth at Free The Children’s amazing “Me to We Day”.
They performed at Bryant Park’s Christmas Tree lighting in New York City on CBS Television and will star in the CBC’s Holiday Festival On Ice (singing – as their skating still needs work). They are launching a 70 city tour of the United States including dates with David Foster and releasing their second album, a Christmas Album. The Tenors have been named the Canadian Ambassadors for the 2015 Pam Am Games Toronto Bid.
Silent Night
The Canadian Tenors 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 Canadian Tenors' rendition of "Silent Night" is a touching and tranquil interpretation of the classic Christmas carol. The first verse sets the scene for a calm and peaceful night, describing the Virgin Mary and her child, who is called a Holy Infant. The second verse introduces the shepherds who are visited by angels singing praises of the birth of Christ. The final verse honors the Son of God as a source of love's pure light and dawning redeeming grace.
The song's lyrics were written by a Catholic priest named Joseph Mohr in 1816 and originally composed in German as "Stille Nacht". Later, the music was added by a schoolmaster named Franz Xaver Gruber. The carol quickly became popular and was translated into various other languages, becoming one of the most beloved Christmas carols of all time.
Line by Line Meaning
Silent night, holy night
A peaceful and sacred night devoid of noise and chaos
All is calm, all is bright
Everything is relaxed and peaceful, as if illuminated by a bright light
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
Mary and her child are surrounded by love and protection
Holy Infant so tender and mild
The baby is pure, innocent, and gentle
Sleep in heavenly peace
Rest in a peaceful and divine manner
Shepherds quake at the sight
The shepherds are filled with awe and wonder at what they are seeing
Glories stream from heaven afar
The sights and sounds of heaven are approaching from a great distance
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
Angelic beings sing a hymn of praise to the Lord
Christ, the Saviour is born
The long-awaited Messiah has come into the world
Son of God, love's pure light
Jesus is the divine source of pure love and goodness
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
Jesus' holy countenance shines with an otherworldly light
With the dawn of redeeming grace
The arrival of Jesus signals the beginning of God's plan to save humanity from sin
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Jesus Christ is being hailed as the Lord and Savior even at his birth
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Franz Xaver Gruber, Joseph Mohr
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