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Did you know this Christmas classic was written because of a broken church organ?

"Silent Night" was first performed on Christmas Eve 1818 in St. Nicholas Church in Oberndorf. The lyrics were written by priest Joseph Mohr, and the melody composed by schoolteacher Franz Gruber, created hastily when the church organ malfunctioned.

What was the original instrument used during the first performance of Silent Night in 1818?

"Silent Night" was first performed on Christmas Eve 1818 in Oberndorf, Austria, with guitar accompaniment because the church organ was reportedly damaged.

Did you know "Silent Night" was first performed in a small Austrian church with a guitar accompaniment?

"Silent Night" is a traditional Christmas carol composed in 1818, recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage.

What makes "Silent Night" one of the most frequently arranged Christmas carols worldwide?

"Silent Night" is a globally cherished Christmas carol, originally composed in 1818 by Franz Xaver Gruber with lyrics by Joseph Mohr. This version appears to be a modern arrangement by Lalji Padmanabhan, reflecting its enduring adaptability across musical styles.

What language was "Silent Night" originally written in?

The carol was originally written in German as "Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht" and is recognized as a UNESCO Cultural Heritage.

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