The French composer Adolphe Charles Adam's (1803- 1856) carol Cantique de NoÏl (better known in France as Minuit, Chrétiens, and also widely known as O Holy Night) was initially criticised by church authorities who observed a lack of musical taste and the absence of religious perception. How wrong they were is now clear as the song is popular worldwide and is often performed in churches as well as carol concerts. Roland Kernen has produced this beautiful version of Cantique de Noël for brass band.