The Lord's Prayer (Albert Hay Malotte song)

Edit links
Source: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

"The Lord's Prayer" is a musical setting of the biblical Lord's Prayer, composed by Albert Hay Malotte in 1935, and recorded by many notable singers. According to his New York Times obituary: "Mr. Malotte's musical setting of 'The Lord's Prayer' was the first one that achieved popularity, although the prayer had been set to music many times before."[1] Malotte dedicated the song to baritone John Charles Thomas, whose radio performances introduced it to the public.[2]

Notable versions

Many artists have recorded the song.

Mormon Tabernacle Choir for broadcast on a PBS Christmas program.[4] The song was also released on Bocelli's album My Christmas
.

References

  1. ^ "Albert Hay Malotte Dies at 69; Set 'The Lord's Prayer' to Music". The New York Times. November 18, 1964.
  2. ^ White, Robert (1997). "The Lord's Prayer". Sure on this shining night: The romantic song in America (Liner notes). Hyperion Records. CDA66920.
  3. ISBN 9781574670448
    .
  4. ^ Lloyd, R. Scott (September 19, 2009). "Renowned tenor visits Tabernacle". Church News. Deseret News Publishing Company.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Lord%27s_Prayer_(Albert_Hay_Malotte_song)&oldid=1069995236"