Episode 457: Mysterium

Seeing wrapped gifts under the tree for days or weeks before being allowed to open them adds to the anticipation, suspense, and ultimately the joy of Christmas morning. Adding to this joy is the music of the Season, which on this week's episode of Wind & Rhythm helps create the wonder and mystery of the excitement of gift giving.

Russian Christmas Music
  Alfred Reed
  Emory Symphonic Winds, Scott A. Stewart
Mysterium
  Jennifer Higdon
  Emory Symphonic Winds, Scott A. Stewart
O Magnum Mysterium
  Morten Lauridsen, arr. H. Robert Reynolds
  BYU Wind Symphony, Don Peterson
Variants on an Ancient Air
  James Curnow
  University of Illinois Symphonic Band,
​  Harry Begian, James Curnow
Dies Natalis
  Howard Hanson
  Philharmonia à Vent, John Boyd