German Solstice Flower Carol?
If we were playing crosswords, the clue might say: "Germany's solstice flower carol?" Need a hint? It's one of the best Christmas carols--ever.
Tag: German composers
This 14-Year-Old Pianist’s “O Tannenbaum” Is Everything
She debuted at Carnegie Hall at age seven, has performed for a consulate, and, just this year, appeared on From the Top. And, while she's still too young to drive, this 14-year-old pianist's playing of "O Christmas Tree" may just top your list of new holiday favorites!
Best Bach: “Christmas Oratorio” [QUIZ]
How well do you know J.S. Bach's Christmas masterpiece? Find out!
“Christmas Oratorio”: Bach’s Six-Part Classical Masterpiece
How should you embrace this masterpiece -- Germany's equivalent of the Messiah -- as six separate cantatas, each on its own, or as a single-setting, three-hour work? (Spoiler alert: we suggest both.)
Why is This Creepy Fairy Opera Sung around Christmas?
Of all the December classical masterpieces, this opera about a witch who lures children into the woods might not seem like it fits "the holiday" spirit. (Here's why you should listen anyway.)
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