Adam - O Holy Night / Cantique de Noel for High Voice in Eb Major

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The World's Most Beloved Christmas Carol — High Voice in E-flat Major

Adolphe Adam (1803–1856) composed Cantique de Noël ("O Holy Night") in 1847, setting a poem by the French poet Placide Cappeau. It is one of the most beloved and emotionally powerful Christmas carols ever written — a soaring, dramatic melody that builds from a quiet, reverent opening to a triumphant, jubilant climax. First performed on Christmas Eve 1847, it was notably the first piece of music ever broadcast on radio (Christmas Eve 1906). The English lyrics most commonly sung today were written by American minister John Sullivan Dwight in 1855. This edition is presented in E-flat major for high voice, with both English and French text, all verses included.

Performance Highlights

• The world's most beloved Christmas carol — composed by Adolphe Adam in 1847
• A soaring, dramatic melody building to a triumphant climax
• Edition for high voice in E-flat major
• Includes both English ("O Holy Night") and French ("Cantique de Noël") text, all verses
• Digital PDF download — print-ready score included