Quelle est cette odeur agréable?

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 is sometimes set to music written by John Gay for The Beggar's Opera 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]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 All Media Guide (2003-5). "Quelle est cette odeur agréable? (Whence is that goodly fragrance?) (French), Classical Work Reviews". Classical Work Reviews. Answers.com. Retrieved December 28, 2006. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. ↑ Hymns and Carols of Christmas (2006). "Quelle est cette odeur agréable?". Hymns and Carols of Christmas. Retrieved December 28, 2006.
  3. ↑ "Thou Who Wast Rich beyond All Splendor". Hymnary.org. Retrieved 5 January 2013.

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