Sacred Music: A Christmas History (2010)

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Simon Russell Beale takes a journey through Italy, Britain, Germany and Austria as he explores how the sound of Christmas has evolved in response to changing ideas about the Nativity. His story takes us through two millennia of music, from a fragment of papyrus preserving the earliest known piece of Christian music to the stories behind Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Silent Night and In the Bleak Midwinter, and the work of popular Christmas composer, John Rutter. Music is performed by Harry Christophers and his choir, The Sixteen.

Director: Andy King-Dabbs
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 58 min
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Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

christmas, christian music, christmas carols

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sacred Music: A Christmas History about?
Simon Russell Beale takes a journey through Italy, Britain, Germany and Austria as he explores how the sound of Christmas has evolved in response to changing ideas about the Nativity. His story takes us through two millennia of music, from a fragment of papyrus preserving the earliest known piece of Christian music to the stories behind Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Silent Night and In the Bleak Midwinter, and the work of popular Christmas composer, John Rutter. Music is performed by Harry Christophers and his choir, The Sixteen.
Who directed Sacred Music: A Christmas History?
Sacred Music: A Christmas History was directed by Andy King-Dabbs.
Who stars in Sacred Music: A Christmas History?
Sacred Music: A Christmas History stars Simon Russell Beale.
How long is Sacred Music: A Christmas History?
Sacred Music: A Christmas History has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
What genre is Sacred Music: A Christmas History?
Sacred Music: A Christmas History is a Documentary, Music film.
Where was Sacred Music: A Christmas History produced?
Sacred Music: A Christmas History was produced in United Kingdom.