Quelle est cette odeur agréable?
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| Quelle est cette odeur agréable? | |
|---|---|
| Christmas carol | |
| English | Whence is that goodly fragrance flowing? |
| Genre | Christmas carol, French folk |
| Language | French |
"Quelle est cette odeur agréable?" (in English, "Whence is that goodly fragrance flowing?"[1]) is a 17th-century[2] traditional French Christmas carol about the Nativity.
The carol was used with words written by John Gay for The Beggar's Opera "Fill ev'ry Glass" in 1728.[1] Another version for four-part choir and baritone solo was arranged by David Willcocks.
Frank Houghton wrote the hymn "Thou who wast rich beyond all splendour" to the melody of this French carol.[3]
See also
References
- ^ a b All Media Guide (May 2003). "Quelle est cette odeur agréable? (Whence is that goodly fragrance?) (French), Classical Work Reviews". Classical Work Reviews. Answers.com. Retrieved December 28, 2006.
- ^ Hymns and Carols of Christmas (2006). "Quelle est cette odeur agréable?". Hymns and Carols of Christmas. Retrieved December 28, 2006.
- ^ "Thou Who Wast Rich beyond All Splendor". Hymnary.org. Retrieved 5 January 2013.
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