'Angels We Have Heard On High' From Viral Violinist Lindsey Stirling - Staff Picks

Acclaimed artist Lindsey Stirling is bringing the Christmas cheer with her rendition of ‘Angels We Have Heard On High.’

‘Angels we have heard on high
Sweetly, sweetly through the night
And the mountains in reply
Echoing their brief delight
Gloria, in excelsis Deo
Gloria, in excelsis Deo’

Stirling has become a worldwide sensation with her unique blend of classical violin and modern dance. Somehow, this talented artist can play and dance all across the stage at exactly the same time. With millions of fans all over the globe, it’s obvious that other can recognize her talent too.

Today, she’s taking her musical skills to the country stage for the annual CMA Country Christmas special. Hosted by Reba McEntire, this concert brings top artists together to perform all of our favorite Christmas songs in one place. Over the years, the television special has grown bigger and bigger and this year’s stage is full of big names like Brad Paisley and Tony Bennett. But it’s this classical violin rendition of ‘Angels We Have Heard On High’ that really stood out.

As Stirling plays, you can see a manger scene illuminated in the background. Then, one by one, children emerge from the audience and lay presents at the base. It’s a beautiful reminder of the real meaning behind Christmas and it definitely left me with a renewed feeling of Christ in my heart.

‘Come to Bethlehem and see
Him whose birth the angels sing,
Come, adore on bended knee,
Christ the Lord, the newborn King.
Gloria, in excelsis Deo
Gloria, in excelsis Deo’