– Arrangement –
Franz Xaver Gruber
Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht
Arrangement for
Vibraphone Solo
Rudi Wiesegger, Leonhard Waltersdorfer
written by:
Franz Xaver Gruber
lyrics by:
Joseph Mohr
arranged by:
Rudi Wiesegger, Leonhard Waltersdorfer
AKM registration number:
20201896

This arrangement of the traditional carol Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht is set in a calm and sustained atmosphere. The well-known melody unfolds in a spacious setting for solo vibraphone, allowing resonance and tonal clarity to shape the interpretation.

The harmonic framework is based on a reharmonisation of the carol by Rudi Wiesegger, which forms the structural foundation of this version. Within this framework, the piece maintains a restrained character while gently expanding the expressive range of the original material.

The arrangement allows for flexibility in performance and encourages an idiomatic, improvisatory approach based on chord symbols and form.

The work is included in the collection Alle Jahre Vibra and is recorded on the album of the same name.

The sheet music for this work is published by Vienna Percussion Editions.

This work has been recorded on CD.