The first silent night [DVD video] : the carol that united the world

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Title:

Added Author:

Beveridge, Peter (Peter J.), television producer, television director.

Callow, Simon, 1949- host, narrator.

Publication Date:

2015

Publication Information:

[Arlington, Virginia] : PBS Distribution, [2015]

Physical Description:

1 videodisc (approximately 60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

ISBN:

9781627894173

Abstract:

Join actor Simon Callow as he uncovers the origins of the song Silent night, journeying 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.

General Note:

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.

Performers:

Hosted and narrated by Simon Callow.

Contents:

Silent night villages and Salzburg -- Advent Christmas markets -- Mohr and Gruber -- Arnsdorf -- The Great War Christmas truce -- Silent night performance -- The legacy.

Technical Details:

DVD; region 1; NTSC; widescreen; stereo.

Personal Subject:

Gruber, Franz Xaver, 1787-1863. Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht.

Mohr, Joseph, 1792-1848.

Subject Term:

Carols, German -- Austria -- History and criticism.

Christmas music -- History and criticism.

Genre:

Documentary television programs.

Nonfiction television programs

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