Werner Thuswaldner - Silent Night. Holy Night.

Written by curate Joseph Mohr in 1816 and set to music by village school teacher and organist Franz Xaver Gruber in 1818, this song has been translated into more than 300 languages. It is sung on every continent and is shared by all the large Christian churches. Silent Night was included in the UNESCO list of Austria’s intangible cultural heritage in 2011 and was, in its time, also an enormous commercial hit. To celebrate the 200 year anniversary, cultural historian Werner Thuswaldner tells the story of a song that has brought together people of different nations and has enjoyed global success. Historical background, previously unknown details of musical and religious history, as well as many personal insights make this book a treasure trove for all those for whom “Silent Night. Holy Night.” still triggers fond Christmas memories. “Silent Night. Holy Night.” was first published in 2002 and has now been revised and extended to include numerous new insights.