John Sullivan Dwight
Videos
John Sullivan Dwight was an American classical music critic, transcendentalist, school director, and minister. He is considered America's first influential music critic.
John S. Dwight Boston
O Holy Night
Videos
"O Holy Night" is a sacred song associated with the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Its text is based on the 1847 French poem Minuit, chrétiens by Placide Cappeau, which was set to music by
John Sullivan Dwight
…included John Knowles Paine, William F. Apthorp, W. S. B. Mathews and C. H. Brittan. In 1855, Dwight wrote English lyrics for the Christmas carol "O Holy Night"; translated from the original text written in French by Placide Cappeau and set to music by French opera composer Adolphe Adam. Together with his…
Front cover of the 6th edition of "Cantique de Noël", 1852
Placide Cappeau
Adolphe Adam
Ernest Gagnon