December 17, 2021

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In this episode, Jay does his annual Christmas show—this year featuring E. Power Biggs, Heidi Grant Murphy, Oscar Peterson, Marilyn Horne, and other worthy performers. A glad season, with glad music.

“God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen”

Handel, “And He Shall Purify,” from Messiah

“Angels We Have Heard on High”

“Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella”

“Long Ago in Bethlehem”

“I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day”

“Santa Claus Is Coming to Town”

“In dulci jubilo”

“O Come, All Ye Faithful”

“Last Month of the Year”

“O Holy Night”

Handel, “Worthy is the Lamb” and “Amen,” from Messiah

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Jay Nordlinger is a Senior Editor at National Review. 

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