Quelle est cette odeur agréable?

"Quelle est cette odeur agréable?" (in English, "Whence is that goodly fragrance flowing?"[1]) is a 17th-century[2] traditional French Christmas carol about the Nativity.

Quelle est cette odeur agréable?
Christmas carol
EnglishWhence is that goodly fragrance flowing?
GenreChristmas carol, French folk
LanguageFrench

The carol was used with words written by John Gay for The Beggar's Opera "Fill ev'ry Glass" in 1728.[1] Another version for four-part choir and baritone solo was arranged by David Willcocks.

Frank Houghton wrote the hymn "Thou who wast rich beyond all splendour" to the melody of this French carol.[3]

References
  1. All Media Guide (May 2003). "Quelle est cette odeur agréable? (Whence is that goodly fragrance?) (French), Classical Work Reviews". Classical Work Reviews. Answers.com. Retrieved December 28, 2006.
  2. Hymns and Carols of Christmas (2006). "Quelle est cette odeur agréable?". Hymns and Carols of Christmas. Retrieved December 28, 2006.
  3. "Thou Who Wast Rich beyond All Splendor". Hymnary.org. Retrieved 5 January 2013.


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