December 23, 2020

Subscribe to The New Criterion’s podcast series via Apple or Google.

 Jay has an assortment for you—some Bach, some jazz, some Russian, some French, a spiritual . . . It all ends with a thrilling “First Nowell.”

Bach, “Jauchzet, frohlocket,” Christmas Oratorio
Berlin, “White Christmas”
Bach, “Nun seid ihr wohl gerochen,” Christmas Oratorio
Gauntlett, “Once in Royal David’s City”
Trad., “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen”
Chesnokov, “Gabriel Appeared”
Trad., “Il est né, le divin Enfant”
Trad., “Somebody Talkin’ ’bout Jesus”
Trad., “The First Nowell”

A Message from the Editors

At The New Criterion we will always call things by
their real names.

As a reader of our efforts, you have stood with us on the front lines in the battle for culture. Learn how your support contributes to our continued defense of truth.

Yes, I Will Support Your Endeavors

Jay Nordlinger is a Senior Editor at National Review. 

His podcast with The New Criterion, titled “Music for a While,” can be found here.