Composition Details
- Composed by: Traditional Romanian
- Published by: Kitka Women's Vocal Ensemble
- Canadian Work: No
- Duration: 3:15
Recorded by Elektra
Performed in Concert
In Collections
Conductor Notes:
SSA a cappella. Sung in Romanian. The opening phrase of each verse of this lovely a cappella piece is in unison, blossoming to simple and effective harmony. We performed this in the round. We have a short audio file of a Romanian person speaking the text. Please contact us to have it emailed to you.
Translation:
This night is a great night,
Sweet little Lord and Lord in Heaven;
this night is no ordinary night,
Sweet little Lord and Lord in Heaven;
It is Christmas night,
When Old Father Christmas comes,
When the Holy Son was born,
The Holy Son here on Earth.
The Song is crying, He is restless,
Sweeet little Lord and Lord in Heaven;
In His mother’s arms,
Sweet little Lord and Lord in Heaven;
We wish you good health,
And well-being to all,
May Christ give you everything,
A long life, and health.
We are out caroling,
Sweet little Lord and Lord in Heaven;
We wish you all the best,
Sweet little Lord and Lord in Heaven;
Lord in Heaven.