• Hark! The podcast angels sing: Christmas music from 'Messiah' to the Muppets

  • Dec 24 2024
  • Length: 27 mins
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Hark! The podcast angels sing: Christmas music from 'Messiah' to the Muppets

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  • Charles King's new book "Every Valley" tells the backstory of "Messiah," a staple of the Christmas season widely considered George Frideric Handel's masterpiece. Then, musicologist Martin Clarke discusses the moment of musical ecstasy that accompanies a particular arrangement on "O come, all ye faithful." Find out why the "word of the father" chord has been called "the best chord of Christmas." Also WBUR editor Sara Shukla shares an appreciation of "The Muppet Christmas Carol," and reflects on why it's especially significant to her this year.

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