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Warm music for a cold winter

The text Phos Hilaron ("Hail, Gladsome Light") is one of the oldest, if not the oldest, of all Christian hymns. So old that even St.Basil the Great, a 4th-century theologian, thought it was old. It was also known as the "Lamplighter's Hymn" because it was sung at the end of the day by members of that guild; and it is still beloved by modern day composers, who seek to use music to dispel darkness with light.

Enjoy this recording of the premiere performance!

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