Longfellow's Christmas
Season 2021
Episode 1
About the Episode
"Longfellow's Christmas" is the story of Henry Longfellow, living in 19th Century Cambridge, Massachusetts. After tragedy befalls his family, he struggles to find the meaning of Christmas, but ultimately learns that war, injury, and even death are not the end, but a beginning. Edward Herrmann narrates accompanied by The Tabernacle Choir and Bell Ringers.
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Extras
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Victor Hugo's Wondrous Feast
Actress Lesley Nicol narrates a heartwarming story about Victor Hugo, author of Les Misérables.17:42 -
Angels from the Realms of Glory
Watch Michael Maliakel perform "Angels from the Realms of Glory" with The Tabernacle Choir.4:36 -
The Christmas Story: Luke 2
British actress Lesley Nicol narrates the Nativity, for The Tabernacle Choir Christmas special: Joy.2:15 -
O Little One Sweet
Hear The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra's interpretation of “O Little One Sweet."4:59 -
God Help the Outcasts, (from The Hunchback of Notre Dame)
See Michael Maliakel perform "God Help the Outcasts" with The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra.3:38 -
To the Cradle Run (based on “Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella”)
Watch Richard Elliott's spirited Christmas fantasia for organ and the Gabriel Trumpet Ensemble.3:00 -
An die Freude (Ode to Joy) excerpts from Symphony No. 9
The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra turn Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” into a climactic tour de force.3:37 -
Peace Be Mine
Watch as The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra perform this a Nativity lullaby, "Peace Be Mine."2:59 -
Still, Still, Still
The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra perform “Still, Still, Still,” an arrangement by Mack Wilberg.2:39 -
Patapan
Watch The Tabernacle Orchestra perform "Patapan," an orchestral fantasy arranged by Ryan Murphy.3:06
