The perfect classical half hour
A sparkly mix to celebrate the festive season, featuring Handel's Joy to the World, a trip into the Christmas jazz world with Nina Simone, Duke Ellington and Dave Brubeck, and arrangements of classic Christmas songs.
Produced by Calantha Bonnissent
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Lowell Mason
Joy to the world!
Composer: George Frideric Handel. Performer: Raymond Johnston. Choir: Worcester Cathedral Choir. Conductor: Donald Hunt.- Christmas Carols.
- Naxos.
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Ralph Vaughan Williams
Suite for Viola & Orchestra, Group 1:III. Christmas Dance. Allegro
Performer: Timothy Ridout. Orchestra: Lausanne Chamber Orchestra. Conductor: Jamie Phillips.- Music for Viola and Chamber Orchestra.
- Claves.
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Branle de l'Officiel (Ding! Dong! Merrily on high)
Ensemble: Taverner Players. -
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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Dance of the Floreadores (Nutcracker Suite)
Ensemble: Duke Ellington Orchestra. -
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Richard Rodgers
Little Girl Blue
Singer: Nina Simone.- CHARLY.
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Richard B. Smith
Winter Wonderland arr Brubeck
Composer: Felix Barnard. Performer: Dave Brubeck. -
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Vince Guaraldi
Skating (A Charlie Brown Christmas)
Ensemble: Vince Guaraldi Trio. -
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Frederick Delius
Sleigh Ride (Winter Night)
Orchestra: Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Andrew Davis.- Delius in Norway.
- CHANDOS.
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Jule Styne
Let it snow
Performer: Joshua Bell. Performer: Julian Lage. Performer: Rob Moose. Performer: Michael Aarons. Performer: William Holhouse. Music Arranger: Rob Moose. Singer: Chris Lightcap.- Musical Gifts From Joshua Bell and Friends.
- Sony/Masterworks.
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Broadcasts
- Tue 21 Dec 2021 19:00大象传媒 Radio 3
- Fri 16 Dec 2022 19:00大象传媒 Radio 3
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