Christmas Tree and Crèche at The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Since 1957, New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art has delighted yudetide visitors with its much-anticipated Christmas Tree and Neapolitan Baroque Crèche. Centrally located in the recently renovated Medieval Sculpture Hall from late November to early January, the majestic 20-foot blue spruce, illuminated fiber-optically, is adorned by some 50 beatific silk-robed angels and assorted cherubs. The glowing tree, a seasonal treat for children of all ages, is flanked on its base by an extraordinary 18th-century Neapolitan crèche or Nativity scene.

The video by Ellen Brody-Kirmss was made for www.artmuseumjournal.com, and comprises photos by Robert Alan Espino and music from the Renaissance Consort of Heather Arzberger (Woodwinds), Lisa Kelly (Harpsichord), Arthur Kirmss (Recorder), Nelson Rocha (Percussion) and James Stahl (Cello).

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Christmas Tree and Neapolitan Baroque Crèche are on display from November 24, 2009 to January 6, 2010.

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[specialrider54]

This is an exquisite video with just the right balance of visual and sound. The playing and recording is first rate as well. Simply beautiful.

[Bruce99100]

Saw it once and have never seen another like it.

[Suananda21]

this is great to see when in NYC