Here’s the playlist from the holiday-themed classical music radio show I hosted on KALW 91.7 FM on Sunday. It’s heavily weighted in favor of choral and other vocal works, but, hey, I’m a sucka for singing and much of the holiday repertoire is written for voices:
Benjamin Britten – A Ceremony of Carols – Toronto Children’s Chorus
Olivier Messiaen – La Nativite Du Seigneur – Olivier Messiaen, organ
Traditional – “El Desembre Congelat” from Angels’ Glory – Kathleen Battle, soprano; Christopher Parkening, guitar
Marc-Antoine Charpentier – Messe de Minuit pour Noël – Aradia Ensemble
Heinrich Isaac – “Kyrie” from Missa Virgo Prudentissima – Artists’ Vocal Ensemble
Traditional – “Hubava Milka” from Wintersongs – Kitka
Truman Bullard – “Chanukah Suite” from Home for the Holidays – Eaken Piano Trio
Danny Elfman – “The Grand Finale” from Edward Scissorhands – Original Soundtrack recording featuring the California Paulist Choristers
Phil Kline – “Hallelujah!” from Messiah Remix – Phil Kline
Traditional – “Riu Riu Chiu” from Our Heart’s Joy – Chanticleer
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!