The first silent night the carol that united the world
| DVD 2015 |
| Available at 2 Libraries 2 of 2 copies |
Summary
Join renowned actor Simon Callow as he uncovers the moving origins of the song Silent Night that has been two hundred years in the making. A story that begins in humble circumstances ends with the world's most popular carol. Simon journeys to the Austrian village of Oberndorf as well as the city of Salzburg, where the story of the world's favorite carol had its origins.
Contents
Silent night villages and SalzburgAdvent Christmas markets
Mohr and Gruber
Arnsdorf
The Great War Christmas truce
Silent night performance
The legacy.
Additional Information
| Subjects |
Gruber, Franz Xaver,
-- 1787-1863.
-- Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht.
Mohr, Joseph, -- 1792-1848. Carols, German -- Austria -- History and criticism. Christmas music -- History and criticism. Documentary television programs. |
| Publisher | [Arlington, Virginia] :PBS Distribution,2015 |
| Edition | Widescreen. |
| Other Titles | Silent night |
| Contributors |
Beveridge, Peter
(Peter J.), television producer, television director. Callow, Simon, 1949- host, narrator. WTTW National Productions, presenter. Destinations Media Ltd., production company. PBS Distribution (Firm), publisher. |
| Participants/Performers |
Hosted and narrated by Simon Callow. |
| Other Contributors |
Editor, Wayne Osborne ; cinematographer, Peter Meakin. |
| Language |
English With optional subtitles. |
| Notes |
Originally produced in 2014. Bonus (approximately 45 min.): Classical destinations Salzburg -- Silent night music videos -- Stage of the world -- Salzburg partners -- Salzburg Festival -- Visit Salzburg -- Hotel Moenchsstein -- Closing markets -- Silent night trailer -- Ancient Bible destinations. |
| System Details |
DVD; region 1; NTSC; widescreen; stereo. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| ISBN | 9781627894173 1627894179 |
| Other | Classic View |