The end (of the list, not so much the world) is in sight, and with this special week’s arrival also come five all-time favorites, including two from Handel’s masterpiece:
#15 - Glory to God - Messiah (City of Dunedin Choir): Short, sweet and memorable, the first of back-to-back selections that proclaim heaven’s song of “Peace on earth.”
#14 - I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day (Casting Crowns): The Civil War origin story locks in this version with a triumphant “God is not dead, nor does He sleep!”
#13 - Gesu Bambino (Jessye Norman): The pinnacle of Italian carols, warm childhood memories are buoyed by the dramatic, lilting voice of the late diva.
#12 - And the Glory of the Lord - Messiah (Brussels Choral Society & Ensemble): Something about the oratorio’s first chorus, from Isaiah 40, awakens the soul.
#11 - O Little Town of Bethlehem (The Living Stones Quartet): A capable a cappella take on the 19th-century American carol that calls us away from the season’s bustle.
For those who want to see the full Countdown, check it out on YouTube or Spotify. Come back tomorrow for five more selections…
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