Luminous classical music for Christmas
In Tune's specially curated playlist: a sparkling mix of music shining brightly in winter.
As part of ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3's Light in the Darkness season, half an hour of uninterrupted music full of lightness, brightness and luminosity. From shimmering choral works and radiant orchestral favourites to translucent folk interpretations and the gossamer harmonies of a muted winter palette. This is music that shines and glints, sparkles and glows in all tones and hues.
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John Rutter
Star Carol
Choir: The Cambridge Singers. Orchestra: City of London Sinfonia. Conductor: John Rutter.- collegium.
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Anon.
Angelus Ad Virginem
Performer: Andrew LawrenceβKing.- The Christmas Album 2.
- Virgin Classics.
- 8.
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Mykola Leontovych
Carol of the Bells
Composer: Peter J. Wilhousky. Music Arranger: Richard Hayman. Orchestra: HallΓ©. Conductor: Carl Davis.- Christmas Classics.
- Halle.
- 8.
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Bob Chilcott
On Christmas Night: 3. A Spotless Rose
Performer: Alice James. Performer: Tim Elton. Performer: Tanya Houghton. Performer: Richard Pearce. Choir: Commotio. Conductor: Matthew Berry.- The in the Middle of Winter; carols by Bob Chilcott.
- Naxos.
- 010.
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John Hopkins
We Three Kings
Music Arranger: Dave Brubeck. Ensemble: The Dave Brubeck Quartet.- A Jazz Christmas.
- Desktop Jukebox.
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Anonymous
In Dulci Jubilo (Piae Cantiones)
Music Arranger: Belinda Sykes. Ensemble: Joglaresa.- Sing We Yule.
- Joglaresa.
- 006.
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Sergey Prokofiev
Troika (Lieutenant Kije Suite, Op.60)
Orchestra: St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Yuri Temirkanov.- Prokofiev: Symphony No. 5 etc..
- RCA.
- 8.
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John Ireland
The Holy Boy
Performer: Philip Brunelle.- Serenade for a Christmas Night: Philip Brunelle.
- Virgin Classics.
- 7.
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Tom Lehrer
A Christmas Carol
Performer: Tom Lehrer. Singer: Tom Lehrer.- The Remains of Tom Lehrer: Disc 1.
- Warner/RHINO.
- 15.
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Leroy Anderson
Sleigh Ride
Orchestra: Boston Pops Orchestra. Conductor: Arthur Fiedler.- DG.
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Mel TormΓ©
Christmas Song
Music Arranger: Alexander LβEstrange. Choir: The Swingle Singers.- Signum.
Broadcast
- Fri 18 Dec 2020 19:00ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3
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