Celebran bicentenario del villancico “Noche de Paz” en NY

The transcript discusses the bicentennial celebration of the famous Christmas song 'Silent Night' in New York. It highlights a performance by the Kroll family and church choirs, singing in multiple languages. The song, originally composed in Austria in 1818, was first sung in the US in 1839. It was translated into English in 1859 and has since become one of the most recorded songs globally, recognized as part of Austria's cultural heritage.

Where was the concert held to honor the famous Christmas song as it approached its bicentennial?

• Vienna

• London

• New York City

• Los Angeles

Which family of singers performed the carol in its original German language?

• The Kroll family

• The Johnson family

• The Smith family

• The Reiner family

In which year did 'Silent Night' debut as a musical piece in Austria?

• 1859

• 1839

• 1900

• 1818

Who published the first English translation of the carol in 1859?

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Freeman Young

• Franz Haber Gruber

• Josef Mohr

What is the cultural status of 'Silent Night' in Austria?

• It is a national anthem

• It is part of Austria's cultural heritage

• It is a modern pop song

• It is a popular folk song