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Sunday, December 21, 2008

In honor of the winter solstice and the first night of Hanukkah, host David Garland offers musical light on the longest night of the year. Selections include James Blackshaw's "Transient Light in Twilight," Philip Glass's "The Light," Evelyn Glennie's "Light In Darkness," Nico's "Evening of Light," Animal Collective's "Hey Light," John Rutter's "Hymn to the Creator of Light," Lou Harrison's "Solstice," Gyorgy Ligeti's "Lux Aeterna," Morten Lauridsen's "Lux Aeterna," and Incredible String Band's "Light In Time Of Darkness."

Comments [5]

Martin from Ayrshire, Scotland

Wow, incredible show.

Will it be archived for downloading / relistening?

I sure hope so!!

Dec. 24 2008 12:38 PM
gina ballinger from Graz, Austria

is this going to be available to listen to ? hope so! gina ballinger

Dec. 24 2008 06:57 AM
Hana from Astoria

I missed hearing this! Is there any way I can get the podcast?

Dec. 22 2008 06:56 PM
Vic from ( )

David ~
ON THE AIR ~
On this Winter Solstice (2008) On a quiet night at home ~ Thanks for the wonderful music & warmth of light
Best regards

Dec. 21 2008 09:38 PM
Cynthia from Manhattan

I do believe! I do believe now!

You saved my life with your program tonight.

You married?

XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXXOX

Your adoring fan,

Cynderella

Dec. 21 2008 07:50 PM

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