Classical Music Discoveries

Back by popular demand is our entirely family created story of Fritz, the Reindeer. This has become a holiday classic here at Classical Music Discoveries enjoyed by families the world over. An original story by Ken Hedgecock. The character was created by his son Daniel. Music and dramatization performed by friends and the Hedgecock family. This sweet story of a bumbling reindeer and his bullied keeper, Candy Cane, has become a worldwide holiday classic. Purchase now at: http://www.classicalsavings.com/store/p106/Fritz%2C_the_Reindeer.html

Back by popular demand is our entirely family created story of Fritz, the Reindeer. This has become a holiday classic here at Classical Music Discoveries enjoyed by families the world over. An original story by Ken Hedgecock. The character was created by his son Daniel. Music and dramatization performed by friends and the Hedgecock family. This sweet story of a bumbling reindeer and his bullied keeper, Candy Cane, has become a worldwide holiday classic. Purchase now at: http://www.classicalsavings.com/store/p106/Fritz%2C_the_Reindeer.html

Tchaikovsky's incidental music to the play "Snow Maiden" Sylvia Wagner, conductor CMD German Opera Company of Berlin Purchase now at: http://www.classicalsavings.com/store/p514/Tchaikovsky%3A_The_Snow_Maiden%2C_Op._12.html

Tchaikovsky's incidental music to the play "Snow Maiden" Sylvia Wagner, conductor CMD German Opera Company of Berlin Purchase now at: http://www.classicalsavings.com/store/p514/Tchaikovsky%3A_The_Snow_Maiden%2C_Op._12.html

Our broadcast of "Sandy's Favorite Christmas Music" has been a favorite of our listeners for years. Now we are proud to present a follow-up broadcast which we are sure will also become a favorite of our listeners year after year. Songs in this broadcast are: 1. Hark, the Herald Angels Sing 2. It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year 3. What is This Lovely Fragrance? 4. 12 Days of Christmas 5. It's Christmas Time 6. Pine Cones and Holly Berries 7. The Christmas Wish 8. How Far is It To Bethlehem? 9. O Holy Night 10. There is Faint Music 11. Where Are You Christmas? 12. Caroling, Caroling 13. Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy 14. A Christmas to Remember 15. Sleigh Ride Purchase now at: http://www.classicalsavings.com/store/p214/Sandy%27s_Favorite_Christmas_Music_2.html

Our broadcast of "Sandy's Favorite Christmas Music" has been a favorite of our listeners for years. Now we are proud to present a follow-up broadcast which we are sure will also become a favorite of our listeners year after year. Songs in this broadcast are: 1. Hark, the Herald Angels Sing 2. It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year 3. What is This Lovely Fragrance? 4. 12 Days of Christmas 5. It's Christmas Time 6. Pine Cones and Holly Berries 7. The Christmas Wish 8. How Far is It To Bethlehem? 9. O Holy Night 10. There is Faint Music 11. Where Are You Christmas? 12. Caroling, Caroling 13. Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy 14. A Christmas to Remember 15. Sleigh Ride Purchase now at: http://www.classicalsavings.com/store/p214/Sandy%27s_Favorite_Christmas_Music_2.html

CMD Hostess Sandy Hedgecock plays her favorite Christmas music. Tracks are: 1. I'll Be Home for Christmas 2. Merry Christmas Darling 3. The Peace Carol 4. Somewhere in My Memory 5. The Best Gift 6. The Secret of Christmas 7. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas 8. The Innkeeper (Let Him In) 9. Candlelight Carol 10. Shepherd's Pipe Carol 11. A Song and a Christmas Tree 12. I Saw Three Ships 13. When Christmas Comes to Town 14. Come, Dear Children 15. Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas Purchase now at: http://www.classicalsavings.com/store/p101/Sandy%27s_Favorite_Christmas_Music.html

CMD Hostess Sandy Hedgecock plays her favorite Christmas music. Tracks are: 1. I'll Be Home for Christmas 2. Merry Christmas Darling 3. The Peace Carol 4. Somewhere in My Memory 5. The Best Gift 6. The Secret of Christmas 7. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas 8. The Innkeeper (Let Him In) 9. Candlelight Carol 10. Shepherd's Pipe Carol 11. A Song and a Christmas Tree 12. I Saw Three Ships 13. When Christmas Comes to Town 14. Come, Dear Children 15. Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas Purchase now at: http://www.classicalsavings.com/store/p101/Sandy%27s_Favorite_Christmas_Music.html

New from Ravello Records is DECADE ZERO, a compilation of works for instruments and electronics by Christopher Biggs. The works integrate traditional instruments with live electronic processing and sound files. Biggs’ compositions focus on environmental, political, and scientific extra-musical concepts relevant to today’s world. Featuring the Western Brass Quintet, the title track, Decade Zero explores the last period in time when humanity can take decisive action to combat climate change without facing irrevocable changes to our world. Purchase now at: http://www.classicalsavings.com/store/p513/Decade_Zero.html

New from Ravello Records is DECADE ZERO, a compilation of works for instruments and electronics by Christopher Biggs. The works integrate traditional instruments with live electronic processing and sound files. Biggs’ compositions focus on environmental, political, and scientific extra-musical concepts relevant to today’s world. Featuring the Western Brass Quintet, the title track, Decade Zero explores the last period in time when humanity can take decisive action to combat climate change without facing irrevocable changes to our world. Purchase now at: http://www.classicalsavings.com/store/p513/Decade_Zero.html

Iolanta, Op. 69, is a lyric opera in one act by Pyotr Tchaikovsky. It was the last opera he composed. The libretto was written by the composer's brother Modest Tchaikovsky, and is based on the Danish play Kong Renés Datter (King René's Daughter) by Henrik Hertz, a romanticised account of the life of Yolande de Bar. In the original Danish play, the spelling of the princess's name was "Iolanthe", later adopted for the otherwise unrelated Gilbert and Sullivanoperetta of that name.[1] The play was translated by Fyodor Miller and adapted by Vladimir Zotov. The opera received its premiere on 18 December 1892 in Saint Petersburg. Sylvia Wagner, conductor CMD German Opera Company of Berlin Purchase now at: http://www.classicalsavings.com/store/p512/Tchaikovsky%3A_Iolanta.html 18Dec17 - corrected error in opening credits - clipped

Iolanta, Op. 69, is a lyric opera in one act by Pyotr Tchaikovsky. It was the last opera he composed. The libretto was written by the composer's brother Modest Tchaikovsky, and is based on the Danish play Kong Renés Datter (King René's Daughter) by Henrik Hertz, a romanticised account of the life of Yolande de Bar. In the original Danish play, the spelling of the princess's name was "Iolanthe", later adopted for the otherwise unrelated Gilbert and Sullivanoperetta of that name.[1] The play was translated by Fyodor Miller and adapted by Vladimir Zotov. The opera received its premiere on 18 December 1892 in Saint Petersburg. Sylvia Wagner, conductor CMD German Opera Company of Berlin Purchase now at: http://www.classicalsavings.com/store/p512/Tchaikovsky%3A_Iolanta.html 18Dec17 - corrected error in opening credits - clipped

Tchaikovsky's most popular and final ballet. Performed by the CMD Philharmonic of Paris and conducted by Dominique Beaulieu. Purchase now at: http://www.classicalsavings.com/store/p511/Tchaikovsky%3A_The_Nutcracker_%28complete%29.html 16Dec17 - corrected clipped ending in Apotheosis 18Dec17 - corrected small rendering error

Tchaikovsky's most popular and final ballet. Performed by the CMD Philharmonic of Paris and conducted by Dominique Beaulieu. Purchase now at: http://www.classicalsavings.com/store/p511/Tchaikovsky%3A_The_Nutcracker_%28complete%29.html 16Dec17 - corrected clipped ending in Apotheosis 18Dec17 - corrected small rendering error

Amahl and the Night Visitors is an opera in one act by Gian Carlo Menotti with an original English libretto by the composer.[1] It was commissioned by NBC and first performed by the NBC Opera Theatre on December 24, 1951, in New York City at NBC studio 8H in Rockefeller Center, where it was broadcast live on television from that venue as the debut production of the Hallmark Hall of Fame. It was the first opera specifically composed for television in America. Purchase now at: http://www.classicalsavings.com/store/p510/Menotti%3A_Amahl_and_the_Night_Visitors.html