Classical Christmas Medley (Instrumental Music)

A compilation of Christmas carols and excerpts of well-known classical pieces. A contemplative, instrumental piece for those who would enjoy 10 minutes of reflective time on our Savior's birth. The idea was inspired by my dad, Hank Lankford, who had heard Beethoven's 2nd movement of the Pathetique Sonata interwoven with Silent Night on the radio. When trying to recreate his idea, I decided to expound on this idea using a variety of Christmas hymns and classical pieces. This arrangement was my gift to my dad many years ago. It was also my father who suggested I record and put this on YouTube. With the help of my son, Chris, we did it! Here it is.... Merry Christmas, Dad. I love you!

And finally, the playlist!

0:00 Pathetique Sonata - 2nd Movement (Beethoven)
0:26 Silent Night (traditional Christmas hymn)
1:06 Interlude
1:19 Piano Concerto No. 21 - 2nd Movement (Mozart)
1:55 O Come All Ye Faithful (traditional Christmas hymn)
2:11 Piano Sonata in C Major - 1st Movement (Mozart)
2:25 Clarinet Concerto - Adagio (Oops, more like Andantino) (Mozart)
2:40 Angels From the Realms of Glory (traditional Christmas hymn)
3:01 Interlude
3:14 O Come, O Come Emmanuel (traditional Christmas hymn)
3:23 Interlude
3:33 Meditation from Thais (Massenet)
3:58 Ave Maria (Schubert)
4:29 God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (traditional Christmas hymn)
4:41 Interlude
4:48 Moonlight Sonata - 1st Movement (Beethoven)
5:05 Interlude
5:14 The First Noel (traditional Christmas hymn)
5:27 Interlude
5:36 Arioso (Bach)
6:08 Joy to the World (traditional Christmas hymn)
6:25 Ode to Joy/Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee (Beethoven/Van Dyke)
6:42 Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (Bach)
6:50 Interlude
6:56 Deck the Halls (traditional Christmas hymn)
7:06 Unfinished Symphony (Schubert)
7:20 O Little Town of Bethlehem (traditional Christmas hymn)
7:34 Angels We Have Heard on High (traditional Christmas hymn)
7:56 What Child is This? (traditional Christmas hymn)
8:11 Interlude
8:23 Silent Night (traditional Christmas hymn)
8:29 Pathetique Sonata - 2nd Movement (Beethoven)
9:00 O Holy Night (traditional Christmas hymn)

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[pdpcousins1]

This is beautiful, thank you so much. I am just making copies of our Christmas day service at my Church for those who were unable to be there. Would you allow me to add this to the beggining of the cd it would be such a treat for our folks who can not come to Church anymore? Bless you for this. In the love of Jesus our Saviour.

[tcom324]

@pdpcousins1 Oh, absolutely... I hope you had a very Merry Christmas and wonderful New Year!

[louisalit]

with guests this Christmas and they all thought it very beautiful. Bless you for this!

[tcom324]

@louisalit Thank you so much for your comments!! I am so blessed to have been a part of your gatherings and meals! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! :)

[ximo07]

Life is hard stuff. Thank goodness we have Christmas time to bring some love, joy and tenderness to our hearts, at least once every year. Peace and love to all men and women.

[tcom324]

@ximo07 Thank you for your comment! Jesus is the Light of the world.... He came to bring that light to our darkness. May the peace and joy of our Savior be yours this Christmas and always!

[LFKirby1]

I am 87 years old and this could well be my last Christmas. This piano medley of Christmas music and my favorite classical themes brough tears and joy. Beautiful is not adequate in describing it. Beauty and love, perhaps.

[MrRodmic]

Wishing everyone a wonderful christmas and a prosperous New Year 2012, whilst listening to this wonderful compilation enjoying every note and remembering all the good moments and things in life. Life is short, we have to make the best out of it ALWAYS, every minute counts even though at times we take things for granted. Dear LFKirby1 don't worry whether it will be your last Christmas just make the best out of it and be proud you lived through 87 Christmas's you have been blessed and privileged!

[livemypast7854]

@6:44 what is the name of that song??

[livemypast7854]

this is so great! i turned this on so i could read my theology homework (the bible) and i nearly teared up... so great, so beautiful

[rollercoastersam]

A true gem you've created, my dear sir, a perfect mixture of classical and christmas music. I wonder how it would sound if it was performed by an orchestra.

[louisalit]

I must thank again for this wonderful music and video! This has been the accompanying music for two meals

[LFKirby1]

In response to that person who doubts my age. You are somewhat correct in that I am closer to 88 years old. Yes, I am an old man and when a young boy I enlisted in the USMC, fought with 2nd Bn., 9th Marines on Bougainville, Guam and Iwo Jima. I know death and loss and sacrifice and courage. I now appreciate, more than most, the beauty in this world and this medley of Xmas and classics is truly beautiful and joyous to the ear.