Juan Lamote De Grignon
La Nit de Nadal
Oratorio for Soloists, Choir and Orchestra
Juan Lamote De Grignon
La Nit de Nadal
Oratorio for Soloists, Choir and Orchestra
- Instrumentation Soloists, Mixed Choir and Orchestra
- Composer Juan Lamote De Grignon
- Edition Score
- Publisher Unión Musical Ediciones
- Order no. UME28561
Description:
La Nit de Nadal (Christmas Eve) is a lyrical oratorio composed in 1902 by Catalan musician Joan Lamote de Grignon. Set to poems by Francesc Casas i Amigó, the work captures the serene and spiritual atmosphere of the Nativity through a series of evocative musical scenes. Structured in several parts—including angelic songs, pastoral dances, and intimate reflections by Mary and Joseph—the piece blends traditional Catalan melodies with rich orchestration and choral textures. Revered for its emotional warmth and cultural significance, La Nit de Nadal remains a cherished part of Catalonia’s Christmas musical heritage.