Whence is that goodly Fragrance flowing?
Quelle est cette odeur agreable
by Philip Sparke
Concert Band - Sheet Music

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3

SKU: BT.AMP-282-010

Quelle est cette odeur agreable. Arranged by Philip Sparke. Anglo Music Midway Series. Concert Piece. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2009. Anglo Music Press #AMP 282-010. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-282-010).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.

‘Whence is that Goodly Fragrance Flowing?’ is the first line of an old French Christmas song that originated in the 17th century. In 1728 John Gay used this joyous and markedly festive melody that honours Jesus Christ and His miraculous birth in his Beggar’s Opera. Philip Sparke has given this melody a new lease of life with his charming and imaginative arrangement for the Christmas season.

Woher kommt dieser angenehme Duft?“ lautet die erste Zeile dieses ursprünglich französischen Weihnachtsliedes aus dem 17. Jahrhundert. Die strahlend fröhliche und festliche Melodie dieses Liedes über die Geburt Jesu wurde 1728 von John Gay in seiner Bettleroper verwendet und kommt auch in Philip Sparkes Bearbeitung für Blasorchester sehr schön zur Geltung.

«Quelle est cette odeur agréable, Bergers qui ravit tous nos sens ?» è un canto natalizio tradizionale francese datato del XVII secolo. Il testo evoca la nascita di Gesù. Nel 1728, John Gay lo integra nella sua opera The Beggar’s Opera. Philip Sparke dona al brano nuovo vigore grazie ad un arrangiamento fl uido attorno alla linea melodica originale.