Whence Is That Goodly Fragrance Flowing

[Shoetiefly]

Wonderful voices and instruments. I have replayed many times.

[MrOZed]

Though this arrangement is for the Tabernacle Choir, the melody and words are of "Quelle est cette odeur agréable?", a 17th century French carol whose original composer is unknown. I am always touched when I hear such a beautiful piece of music attributed to an anonymous source, because I wonder about the life of the person who chose to leave something so precious behind, yet never sought fame or credit for this timeless gift to mankind.

[1959robbo]

I must say, I have to sit down when I hear this hymn. What a beautiful piece! The right combination of the Tabernacle, musicians and music. Wow!

[RKnud]

We've been singing this with our (smaller) choir and it is a brilliant piece of music - fantastic performance here!!