Realizing he has his own "green fiddle" (his wings/legs), the cricket takes his place by the manger. He begins to play the most beautiful lullaby, one filled with the scents of "mother-of-thyme and chamomile" and memories of "warm, green days".
His slumber is interrupted by a "novena"—a piece of miraculous news: a Child has been born. maja_nawotczynska_za_kominem_swierszczyk_spal
Through his simple music, the cricket summons a peaceful sleep for the Child, transforming a cold winter night into a dream of summer meadows. Performance Context Realizing he has his own "green fiddle" (his
The phrase (A cricket slept behind the chimney) refers to a classic Polish Christmas carol or pastorałka (pastoral song) written by Wanda Chotomska with music by Teresa Niewiarowska. maja_nawotczynska_za_kominem_swierszczyk_spal