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Evening Music

Sunday, December 21, 2008
  • Three Candles

    Lights of the Season

    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

  • [1] Cynthia from Manhattan December 21, 2008 - 07:50PM

    I do believe! I do believe now!

    You saved my life with your program tonight.

    You married?

    XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXXOX

    Your adoring fan,

    Cynderella


  • [2] Vic from ( ) December 21, 2008 - 09:38PM

    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


  • [3] Hana from Astoria December 22, 2008 - 06:56PM

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


  • [4] gina ballinger from Graz, Austria December 24, 2008 - 06:57AM

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


  • [5] Martin from Ayrshire, Scotland December 24, 2008 - 12:38PM

    Wow, incredible show.

    Will it be archived for downloading / relistening?

    I sure hope so!!


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