Programs · Episode
Monday, December 23, 2024
Program: Classical Music with Myelita Melton
Aired: Monday, December 23, 2024 @ 1:00 pm
Hosted by Myelita Melton
Playlist
1 pm | |
| Johann Strauss, Jr. · Snowdrops Waltz Rochester Pops Orchestra Erich Kunzel ProArte 841 "Christmas at the Pops" | |
| Jean Sibelius · Symphony No. 2 in D, Op. 43 (1st mvt.) London Symphony Orchestra Sir Colin Davis RCA Victor Red Seal 68218 "Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 6" | |
| Daniel Tunkel · "Hallelujah," from Hallel Cantata Chicago a cappella Cedille 225 "Miracles of Miracles - Music for Hanukkah" | |
| Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky · Waltz of the Snowflakes, from The Nutcracker Cincinnati Pops Orchestra; Cincinnati Children's Choir Erich Kunzel Telarc 80674 "Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker, Favorite Selections" | |
| Traditional · "A Christmas Fantasy" medley (arr. by Gordon Langford) Huddersfield Choral Society; Black Dyke Mills Band Roy Newsome Chandos 4541 "Christmas Fantasy" | |
| Franz Schubert · Symphony No. 4 in c, D.417, "Tragic" (finale) Freiburg Baroque Orchestra Pablo Heras-Casado Harmonia Mundi 902154 "Schubert: Symphonies Nos. 3 & 4" | |
| Traditional American Spirituals · "Glory to the Newborn King" (arr. by Joseph Jennings) Chanticleer Joseph Jennings Teldec 94563 "Sing We Christmas" | |
2 pm | |
| Maurice Ravel · Bolero Staatskapelle Dresden Sir Neville Marriner Philips 420812 "Ravel: Bolero; Dukas: Sorcereor's Apprectice" | |
| Salamone Rossi · "Psalm 118" (I will give thee thanks) The King's Singers World Village 468052 "Sacred Bridges" | |
| Conrad Susa · "A Christmas Garland" Philovox Ensemble of Boston Jennifer Lester Arsis 130 "Carols and Lullabies" | |
| Ludwig van Beethoven · Piano Concerto No. 4 in G, Op. 58 (finale) Claudio Arrau, piano · Staatskapelle Dresden Sir Colin Davis Philips 464681 "Beethoven: Piano Concertos No. 4 & 5" | |
| Traditional German · "In dulci jubilo" (In sweet rejoicing) (arr. by Matthew Culloton) Charlotte Master Chorale Chamber Singers (rec. Dec. 3, 2024, St, Philip Biedenbender n/a "Charlotte Lessons and Carols" broadcast live 12/3/2024 | |
| Ferdinand Ries · Variations on a Portuguese Hymn, Op. 152, No. 1 (actually the English carol, "Adeste Fideles") Uwe Grodd, flute; Matteo Napoli, piano Naxos 8572038 "Ferdinand Ries: Works for Flute & Piano" | |
3 pm | |
| Edmund Walters · "The Carol Singers" Jocelyn Bell, girl soprano (age 11) · Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra & Choir Edmund Walters Chandos 6672 "A Festival of Christmas" | |
| William Byrd · "Cradle Song" Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra & Choir Edmund Walters Chandos 8436 "A Festival of Christmas" | |
| Franz Joseph Haydn · Piano Sonata No. 35 in Ab, Hob.XVI:43 Fazil Say, piano Naive 5070 "Fazil Say - Haydn Piano Sonatas" | |
| Raymond Goldstein · "B'rakhot L'hanukka" (Candlelighting benedictions) Simon Spiro, cantor · Coro Hebraeico Neil Levin Naxos 8.559410 "A Hanukka Celebration" | |
| Traditional French · Ding Dong Merrily The Baltimore Consort Sono Luminus 90198 "Bright Day Star" | |
| Traditional · "A Christmas Fantasy" medley (arr. by Gordon Langford) Huddersfield Choral Society; Black Dyke Mills Band Roy Newsome Chandos 4541 "Christmas Fantasy" | |
| Bedrich Smetana · Overture and Dances, from "The Bartered Bride" Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Libor Pesek Virgin Classics 59285 "The Moldau" | |
4 pm | |
| Howard Blake · Walking in the Air, from The Snowman Ronn McFarlane, lute; Carolyn Surrick, viola da gamba Flowerpot Production 012021 "A Star in the East" | |
| Kirke Mechem · "Seven Joys of Christmas" selections Peninsula Women's Chorus (Palo Alto, CA) Patricia Hennings Location 1001 "Alleluia Psallat - The Joy of Christmas" | |
| Antonio Salieri · Concerto in C for Flute, Oboe & Orchestra Anthony Camden, oboe; Peter Lloyd, flute · City of London Sinfonia Nicholas Ward Naxos 8.554772 "Italian Oboe Concertos, vol. 2" | |
| Mikhl Gelbart · "I am a Little Dreydl" (arr. by Mark Zuckerman) Chicago a cappella Cedille 225 "Miracles of Miracles - Music for Hanukkah" | |
| Traditional 16th century German · "Personent Hodie" (arr. by Lara Haggard) da Capo Brass · Choir of Myers Park United Methodist Church, Charlotte James R. Jones Myers Park United Me hodi 8882956725 "Expectation - Music of Christmas" | |
| Traditional English · "Festival First Noel" (arr. by Dan Forrest) da Capo Brass · Choir of Myers Park United Methodist Church, Charlotte James R. Jones Myers Park United Me hodi 8882956725 "Expectation - Music of Christmas" | |
| Antonio Vivaldi · Violin Concerto in D, RV 230 (Op. 3, No. 9) Benjamin Hudson, violin · The Clarion Music Society Newell Jenkins Sony Classical 63284 "Vivaldi's Four Seasons and other Great Concertos" | |
| Traditional English · "Good King Wenceslas" Westminster Choir Joseph Flummerfelt Gothic Records 47931 "Christmas Masterpieces and Familiar Carols" | |
| Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky · Overture to the Nutcracker Toronto Symphony Orchestra Andrew Davis Sony Classical 46275 "Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker Suite" | |
| Hoffmann von Fallersleben · "Father Christmas Comes Next Day" Thomas Hampson, baritone · Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Hugh Wolff Teldec 9031-73135 "Christmas with Thomas Hampson" | |
5 pm | |
| Hubert Parry · Bridal March, from "The Birds" by Aristophanes BBC National Orchestra of Wales Neeme Järvi Chandos 10740 "Parry: Works for Chorus & Orchestra" | |
| Sheldon Cohen · "The Story of Chanukah" New Horizon Singers; Pacific Pops Orchestra Quicksilver Records 0121571902 "Joy of Chanukah" | |
| Percy Grainger · The Sussex Mummers' Christmas Carol John Eaken, violin; Nancy Baun, cello; Gloria Whitney, piano · Eaken Piano Trio Naxos 8.554099 "Home for the Holidays" | |
| Traditional (arr. by Mark Small) · Joy Medley (Joy to the World; Away in a Manger; Angels We Have Heard on High) Mark Small, Robert Torres, guitars · Small - Torres Guitar Duo Shadow Mountain 55882 "Winterlight II" | |
| Gioacchino Rossini · Overture to The Barber of Seville Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Evelino Pido Royal Philharmonic 28240 "Rossini: Comic Overtures" | |
| Leroy Anderson · Suite of Carols for Woodwinds BBC Concert Orchestra Leonard Slatkin Naxos 8559621 "Leroy Anderson: Sleigh Ride and other Holiday Favorites" | |
| Ludwig van Beethoven · Symphony No. 9 in d, Op. 125 "Choral" (finale) Christiane Karg, soprano; Sophie Harmsen, mezzo-soprano; Florian Boessh, baritone; Werner Guera, tenor · Freiburg Baroque Orchestra; Zurich Singing Academy Pablo Heras-Casado Harmonia Mundi 902431 "Beethoven: Symphony No. 9; Choral Fantasy" | |