One of the most famous Polish carols known to English speakers as “Infant Holy, Infant Lowly”, this carol’s rhythm resembles the polonaise or mazurka with accents on the second beat. Tradition states the melody was based on a coronation polonaise of King Władysław IV. The lyrics were originally by Polish theologian, Piotr Skarga (1536–1612). The first musical notation dates from 1707. The Christmas song as we know it today combines two melodic lines. In addition to the "Kraków" version, there was also a second version of the song, recorded by Father Michał Mioduszewski in the 1838 "Śpiewnik Kościół" (Church Songbook). This version is most familiar. I used an older variant for my arrangement.
One of the most famous Polish carols known to English speakers as “Infant Holy, Infant Lowly”, this carol’s rhythm resembles the polonaise or mazurka with accents on the second beat. Tradition states the melody was based on a coronation polonaise of King Władysław IV. The lyrics were originally by Polish theologian, Piotr Skarga (1536–1612). The first musical notation dates from 1707. The Christmas song as we know it today combines two melodic lines. In addition to the "Kraków" version, there was also a second version of the song, recorded by Father Michał Mioduszewski in the 1838 "Śpiewnik Kościół" (Church Songbook). This version is most familiar. I used an older variant for my arrangement.
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