12 Structured Arrangements of Felix Mendelssohn - Hark! the Herald Angels Sing (Arr. Pentatonix)
A triumphant Christmas carol adapted from Mendelssohn's 1840 choral work, later paired with Charles Wesley's 1739 hymn text. It combines Baroque-inspired harmonies with Romantic-era grandeur.
Felix Mendelssohn's 1840 composition for the "Festgesang" cantata later became the iconic melody for "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing." Though initially secular, its pairing with Wesley's theological text created one of Christianity's most enduring carols, bridging Romantic musical grandeur with liturgical tradition.
Originally composed by Mendelssohn as part of his cantata "Festgesang", the melody was later adapted by William H. Cummings to fit Charles Wesley's lyrics, creating the modern Christmas carol.
"Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" is a Christmas carol with lyrics by Charles Wesley (1739) and music adapted from Felix Mendelssohn’s 1840 cantata. It became a cornerstone of Anglican hymnody and is widely performed during the holiday season.
"Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" is a Christmas carol with music by Felix Mendelssohn, adapted from his 1840 cantata, and lyrics by Charles Wesley. The current version was popularized in 1855 by William H. Cummings, who paired Wesley's text with Mendelssohn's melody.
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