Nu tændes tusind julelys – Emmy Köhler | Coro Misto, Christiansfeld

Live performance of the Scandinavian Christmas classic “Nu tændes tusind julelys” (“Now Thousands of Christmas Lights Are Lit”), composed by Emmy Köhler (1858–1925). This version uses a Danish text by Troels Sørensen and is arranged for choir by Søren Birch. Sung by Coro Misto under his direction in Brødremenighedens Kirke, Christiansfeld.

🎶 About the piece
Originally written in Sweden (“Nu tändas tusen juleljus”), Emmy Köhler’s gentle Christmas song has become one of the most beloved hymns in the entire Nordic region. Its warm, simple melody and text centered on light, peace, and hope make it a staple of Advent and Christmas concerts. The Danish text by Troels Sørensen preserves the devotional mood while giving the hymn a uniquely Danish tone. Søren Birch’s choral arrangement adds harmonic richness and expressive depth to this timeless melody.

Composer: Emmy Köhler (1858–1925)
Danish text: Troels Sørensen
Arrangement: Søren Birch
Choir: Coro Misto (Aalborg, Denmark)
Conductor: Søren Birch
Venue: Brødremenighedens Kirke, Christiansfeld

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Kammerkoret Coro Misto opfører “Nu tændes tusind julelys”, komponeret af Emmy Köhler med dansk tekst af Troels Sørensen, i et korarrangement af Søren Birch. Liveoptagelse fra Brødremenighedens Kirke i Christiansfeld.