Leontovych - “Carol of the Bells“

Composed by Mykola Leontovych (1877-1921) in 1916 Ukrainian Chamber Choir “Cantus“ Choirmaster: Emil Sokach Hark! how the bells Sweet silver bells All seem to say, “Throw cares away.“ Christmas is here Bringing good cheer To young and old Meek and the bold Ding, dong, ding, dong That is their song With joyful ring All caroling One seems to hear Words of good cheer From ev’rywhere Filling the air Oh how they pound, Raising the sound, O’er hill and dale, Telling their tale, Gaily they ring While people sing Songs of good cheer Christmas is here Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas On, on they send On without end Their joyful tone To ev’ry home Ding, dong, ding, dong. Николай Леонтович (1877-1921) - “Щедрик“ Украинский камерный хор “Cantus“ Худ. руководитель Эмиль Сокач