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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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Fri 18 Dec 2020 19:00
ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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Music Played

  • John Rutter

    Star Carol

    Choir: The Cambridge Singers. Orchestra: City of London Sinfonia. Conductor: John Rutter.
    • collegium.

  • Anon.

    Angelus Ad Virginem

    Performer: Andrew Lawrence‐King.
    • The Christmas Album 2.
    • Virgin Classics.
    • 8.

  • Mykola Leontovych

    Carol of the Bells

    Composer: Peter J. Wilhousky. Music Arranger: Richard Hayman. Orchestra: HallΓ©. Conductor: Carl Davis.
    • Christmas Classics.
    • Halle.
    • 8.

  • 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.

  • John Hopkins

    We Three Kings

    Music Arranger: Dave Brubeck. Ensemble: The Dave Brubeck Quartet.
    • A Jazz Christmas.
    • Desktop Jukebox.

  • Anonymous

    In Dulci Jubilo (Piae Cantiones)

    Music Arranger: Belinda Sykes. Ensemble: Joglaresa.
    • Sing We Yule.
    • Joglaresa.
    • 006.

  • Sergey Prokofiev

    Troika (Lieutenant Kije Suite, Op.60)

    Orchestra: St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Yuri Temirkanov.
    • Prokofiev: Symphony No. 5 etc..
    • RCA.
    • 8.

  • John Ireland

    The Holy Boy

    Performer: Philip Brunelle.
    • Serenade for a Christmas Night: Philip Brunelle.
    • Virgin Classics.
    • 7.

  • Tom Lehrer

    A Christmas Carol

    Performer: Tom Lehrer. Singer: Tom Lehrer.
    • The Remains of Tom Lehrer: Disc 1.
    • Warner/RHINO.
    • 15.

  • Leroy Anderson

    Sleigh Ride

    Orchestra: Boston Pops Orchestra. Conductor: Arthur Fiedler.
    • DG.

  • Mel TormΓ©

    Christmas Song

    Music Arranger: Alexander L’Estrange. Choir: The Swingle Singers.
    • Signum.

Broadcast

  • Fri 18 Dec 2020 19:00
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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