Noël éternel

Featuring

Sofi Jeannin
Henri Chalet
Yves Castagnet
Maîtrise de Radio France
Maîtrise Notre-Dame de Paris
Franz Xaver Gruber

Anonymous (Christmas)
Francis Poulenc
Anonymous (Traditional)

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Performer Biography

Yves Castagnet, the organist on this album, has been the titular organist of the choir organ at Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral since 1988.

Composition History

The carol "Adeste fideles" (O Come, All Ye Faithful), though it may be based on an older song, dates back only to the 18th century.

Performer Biography

Sofi Jeannin, the musical director of Maîtrise de Radio France, was born in Stockholm and studied singing and piano in Sweden.

Recording & Production

This album is a live recording of a concert that took place on December 17, 2017, at the Auditorium de Radio France.

Composition History

The carol "Douce nuit" (Silent Night) was first heard in 1818 in Oberndorf, Austria, and was composed by schoolteacher Franz Xaver Gruber with lyrics by assistant priest Joseph Mohr.

Performer Biography

Sofi Jeannin, the musical director of Maîtrise de Radio France, was appointed Principal Conductor Designate of the BBC Singers in May 2017.

Performer Biography

Henri Chalet, the choir director for Maîtrise Notre-Dame de Paris, was previously the artistic director of the Maîtrise de Saint-Christophe de Javel until 2011.