The term “Noël” is actually a literary one to begin with: it is used to describe a poem in French, often dialectal language, which is related to Christmas in a broader sense, often depicting shepherds, for example. The songs based on it are therefore not only spiritual, they also belong to the folk tradition. Their origins go back to the 13th century, and the evening singing of Noëls in the home has a long tradition.
Not only the texts often have a rather worldly character. Although the melodies initially mostly go back to well-known Gregorian or hymnal melodies, since the 15th century secular songs have also been used, and to a lesser extent original compositions. Nevertheless, since the 17th century they have found their way into Christmas services, both in sung and instrumental form. The Messe de minuit by Marc-Antoine Charpentier is based on one or more Noëls in each movement.
Apart from organ masses, which process Noëls, it is above all the numerous variation works for organ known as Noël varié that have made this genre famous.
pour Grande Orgue
for: Organ
Music score
Item no.: 100739
SS a cappella
for: Women's choir (SS) a cappella
Score
Item no.: 867880
Drei Weihnachtslieder
für Flöte, Gesang und Klavier
for: Voice, flute, piano
Piano score, solo part
Item no.: 113072
for: Organ
Music score
Item no.: 619556
Nr. 5: Conte de Noël
for: Alto saxophone, piano
Score
Item no.: 240208
A collection of eleven Christmas carols in jazzy arrangements
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 734031
Edition Vieweg (Musikschätze vergangener Zeiten)
for: ST SET / 3/3/1/2/2/1 / HARM
Set of parts
Item no.: 365699
Minuit, Chrétiens
for: Voice (high), piano
Sheet music
Item no.: 2473
aus "Nouveau Livre de Noels pour l’Orgue et le Clavecin"
(Paris, 1757)
for: Organ
Sheet music
Item no.: 2359
Orgue
for: Organ
Item no.: 291445
for: 3 recorders (ATB)
Ensemble score
Item no.: 413814
pour orgue
for: Organ
Music score
Item no.: 560683
Edition Vieweg
(Musikschätze vergangener Zeiten)
for: 2 flutes [oboes], strings, basso continuo
Set of parts
Item no.: 242151
Original Works and Arrangements for Church Service and Concert
for: Melody instrument (C/B-flat/E-flat/F), organ
Organ score, 4 solo parts (C/B-flat/E-flat/F) (anthology)
Item no.: 564564
for: Descant (soprano) recorder, piano
Item no.: 350658
Klassik
for: Harp or Organ
Buch
Item no.: 157626
11 Christmas Classics for Jazz Piano
for: Piano
Music score, CD
Item no.: 495215
Harmonia-Mixed Choir
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 269194
Variationen über Französische Weihnachtslieder
for: Organ (manuals) [harpsichord]
Music score
Item no.: 145299
A rich selection of noels or carols by three renowned 18th-Century French organ composers.
for: Organ
Music score
Item no.: 177026
for: 4 saxophones (SATBar)
Score, Parts
Item no.: 779185
Französische und deutsche Weihnachtsmusik
für Melodieinstrument in C und Orgel
for: Melody instrument (C), organ
Organ score, solo part
Item no.: 246573
pour orgue
for: Organ
Music score
Item no.: 604149
aus "Nouveau Livre de Noels pour l’Orgue et le Clavecin"
for: Organ [harpsichord]
Sheet music
Item no.: 3220
for: Organ
Item no.: 278444
for: 2 violins, viola, basso continuo
Score, Parts
Item no.: 103381
Edition Vieweg (Musikschätze vergangener Zeiten)
for: 2 OB GCH STR BC (+ 2 HRN)
Score
Item no.: 125277
BÄRENREITER URTEXT
for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra
Score (Urtext edition)
Item no.: 280763
for: Recorder and Mixed Ensemble
Buch
Item no.: 303361
Klassik
for: Flute, Bassoon and Harp
Score, Parts
Item no.: 268086
op.32
for: Harp
Music score
Item no.: 269572
Werke für Advent und Weihnachten (Ped.)
Enthält einige Erstdrucke
for: Organ
Music score
Item no.: 337280
A Medley of Carols
Alfred Choral Designs
for: Choir (3 voices), piano [youth concert band]
Choir score
Item no.: 696645
There Twixt The Ox
for: Women's choir (SSA), piano
Choir score
Item no.: 901729
The Novello Choral Programme
for: Mixed choir (SATB), piano [organ]
Music score
Item no.: 610173
et 11 autres chants de Noël connus
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 864908
Minuit, Chrétiens - O Holy Night
for: Fanfare
Score
Item no.: 883794
Minuit, Chrétiens - O Holy Night
for: Concert band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 879359
Shawnee Sacred
for: Mixed choir (SATB), piano; instruments ad lib.
Choir score
Item no.: 696030
O Holy Night!
High Voice in E flat
for: Voice (high), piano
Music score
Item no.: 395244
for: Organ
Music score
Item no.: 401735
O Holy Night
for: Voice (medium), violin [flute], guitar
Music score
Item no.: 1114154
Minuit, Chrétiens - O Holy Night
for: Fanfare
Score, Parts
Item no.: 872610
Mes premières mélodies au piano
divisé en 2 parties : piano 2 mains et piano 4 mains
for: Piano (2 hands/4 hands); voice ad lib.
Music score, CD
Item no.: 1107449
Klassik
for: Harfe
Score
Item no.: 266673
A Medley of Carols
Alfred Choral Designs
for: Mixed choir (SATB), piano [youth concert band]
Choir score
Item no.: 696644
pour chant et piano
for: Voice, piano
Music score
Item no.: 331890
Angels o'er the Fields
for: Women's choir (SSA) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 902151
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