Many familiar Christmas songs are based on or derived from popular melodies. If you’re familiar with the Christmas song WHAT CHILD IS THIS you’ve probably also heard it called GREENSLEEVES. That’s because William Chatterton Dix’s lyrics are sung to the tune of a very old English melody by that name. You’ll hear Greensleeves and other happy holiday tunes this weekend.
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December 21st is the winter solstice this year. It marks the beginning of winter in the northern hemisphere – the shortest day, and longest night of the year. Many composers explored the characteristics of seasons in their music, and you’ll hear some of their impressions on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
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Coming up is the last weekend before Christmas and the beginning of Hanukkah, and you’ll need some festive music for wrapping gifts and enjoying time with family and friends! You’ll hear French Noels, A psalm of praise and thanksgiving by Solomon Rossi, and selections from George Frideric Handel’s bold and beloved oratorio JUDAS MACCABAEUS on Sunday Baroque this weekend.
