Franz Xaver Gruber

Franz Xaver Gruber

Franz Xaver Gruber (25 November 1787 – 7 June 1863) was an Austrian primary school teacher, church organist and composer in the village of Arnsdorf, who is best known for composing the music to "Stille Nacht" ("Silent Night").

Birth and Death Data: Born January 1, 1787 (Hochburg-Ach), Died January 1, 1863 (Hallein)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1904 - 1953

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer

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Recordings (Results 126-127 of 127 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role	Audio
Gramophone	15834b	10-in.	9/13/1911	Tichá noci, svatá noci	Valentin Šindler	Male vocal duet, with orchestra, pump organ, and bells	composer
Gramophone	15840b	10-in.	9/14/1911	Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht	Nebe-Quartett	Male vocal quartet, with organ and chimes	composer

(Results 126-127 of 127 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Gruber, Franz Xaver," accessed May 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102006.

Gruber, Franz Xaver. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102006.

"Gruber, Franz Xaver." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 May 2024.

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