Posts tagged Christmas music

Advent And Christmas Help Us See The Good, The True And The Beautiful

(ANALYSIS) One of the things I love about the Christmas season is the music. The ancient music is, of course, powerful. Time-tested hymns and carols still satisfy. But I am also impressed with a current crop of creators using their gifts to “make all things new.” An artist who bears special consideration in this conversation is Andrew Peterson.

Analysis, ChristianityWarren Cole SmithDecember 21, 2024Christmas, Christianity, Ministry Watch, Warren Cole Smith, The Rabbit Room, Christmas music, Christian music, Advent, Christmas 2024, religion, music, music and art, rechargeComment

What explains the durable popularity of Handel’s 'Messiah' (especially at Christmas)?

(COMMENTARY) Handel’s “Messiah” — the Easter cantata that is so frequently heard at Christmastime — is probably the most-performed and most-beloved piece of great music ever written.

North America, Religion, Opinion, CultureRichard OstlingDecember 18, 2018Richard Ostling, Handel, Handel's Messiah, Old Testament, choir music, Hallelujah chorus, New Testament, Bach, Easter cantata, Christmas music, Christianity

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