Station Archive

The two most anticipated holdiays this time of the year, Hanukkah and Christmas, are reflected in and enhanced by the music in today's show. Listening to a thoughtful mix of sacred and secular music helps us to slow down and reflect on the meaning of the holidays. Today's music is designed for just that. Included in the playlist is a beautiful motet by Mozart, African American spirituals sung by Kathleen Battle, a touching lullaby sung by Pavarotti, a lovely violin concerto by Vivaldi, Bernstein's Chichester Psalms, and the rousing finale to Beethoven's gigantic Ninth Symphony in d minor, "Ode to Joy". A couple of Bach organ pieces, some modern chorale works, and Corelli's "Christmas Concerto" round out the program. Come along, slow down, listen, celebrate!