The Best Classical Holiday Music to Listen to This Season
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Looking for some classical holiday music to get you in the spirit? Look no further! We’ve compiled a list of the best pieces to listen to this season. From Bach to Beethoven, there’s something for everyone.
Introduction
The holidays are a special time of year, and what better way to celebrate than with some classical holiday music? There are so many great pieces of music to choose from, and we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorites. Whether you’re looking for something to listen to while you wrap presents or you want something to set the mood while you cook holiday dinner, we’ve got you covered. So sit back, relax, and enjoy some of the best classical holiday music out there.
The Nutcracker Suite by Tchaikovsky
One of the most popular classical holiday pieces of all time, The Nutcracker Suite was composed by Tchaikovsky in 1892. The suite is comprised of eight pieces, all of which are based on the story of The Nutcracker. The suite has become a holiday staple and is often performed by symphony orchestras and ballet companies around the world during the holiday season.
The Messiah by Handel
One of the most popular pieces of classical holiday music is The Messiah byHandel. This piece was originally composed for Easter, but has become a staple for many winter holiday celebrations. The Messiah is a complex work, with over fifty soloists, four choirs, and a full orchestra required to perform it. But don’t let that discourage you from giving it a listen – the result is truly spectacular.
A Charlie Brown Christmas by Vince Guaraldi
A Charlie Brown Christmas is a holiday classic. The 1965 album by jazz piano legend Vince Guaraldi is full of memorable tracks, including the iconic “Linus and Lucy” and “Christmas Time is Here.” But the real standout is Guaraldi’s arrangement of “O Tannenbaum,” which perfectly captures the spirit of the season.
The Twelve Days of Christmas by Traditional
“The Twelve Days of Christmas” is an English Christmas carol that enumerates in the manner of a cumulative song twelve different gifts given on each of the twelve days of Christmas. The song, first published in England in 1780 without music as a chant or rhyme, is thought to be French in origin. “The Twelve Days of Christmas” has a Roud Folk Song Index number of 68. The tune most commonly associated with it was first published in 1871.
The carol’s “true love” mentioned in the refrain is not identified, but many believe he or she was Jesus Christ.
Conclusion
We hope you enjoyed our roundup of the best classical holiday music to listen to this season! Whether you’re looking for something traditional or more modern, there’s sure to be something on this list that will get you into the holiday spirit. From all of us here at Classical Music for Everyone, happy holidays!
