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Carol of the Russian Children
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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Carol of the Russian Children by Harvey Bartlett Gaul — Lyrics
Snowbound mountains, snowbound valleys,
Snowbound plateaus, clad in white,
Furrobed moujiks, furrobed nobles,
Furrobed children, see the light.
Shaggy pony, shaggy oxen,
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About Carol of the Russian Children
Harvey Bartlett Gaul's Carol of the Russian Children paints a vivid picture of a snow-covered Russian landscape, where everyone from nobles to children, shepherds to oxen, awaits the coming of the light. This SATB setting in English captures the scene of anticipation for the Nativity. The text evokes the humble yet hopeful atmosphere of a Russian winter, emphasizing the universal joy and wonder associated with the birth of the Christ Child, even in the midst of a harsh, cold environment. It is a sacred Christmas carol suitable for festive occasions.
