What Star Is This, With Beams So Bright - Version 1 - "Puer Nobis Nascitur," Trier, Germany, 15th Century. Adapted by Michael Praetorius, 1609; harmony by George Ratcliffe Woodward from The Cowley Carol Book Puer Nobis Nascitur Trier Germany 15th Century. Adapted by Michael Praetorius 1609; harmony by George Ratcliffe Woodward from The Cowley Carol Book classical Has lyrics classical 4 tracks 4 tracks 139 notes