Guy Lombardo plays “Winter Wonderland”

Guy Lombardo plays “Winter Wonderland”

No better way for getting in the mood for the holidays!  This recording takes me back to my earliest memories.  It was made in 1946 but it was still very much played in the McKay household at Christmas time in the mid to late 50’s and through the 60’s.  As much as I...
Holiday Performances by Robert Shaw

Holiday Performances by Robert Shaw

When I knew I was going to offer a week of holiday music, it was a no brainer that one day would be devoted to Robert Shaw.  While at Carnegie Hall, I ran the Professional Training Workshops that included Shaw’s Choral workshops.  From 1992 to 1998, for one week each...
Leontyne Price’s Christmas album

Leontyne Price’s Christmas album

I’m back for a week of holiday music.  First up, Leontyne Price with the Vienna Philharmonic conducted by Herbert von Karajan from 1960 (it was released Jan 1, 1961).  The CD is titled Christmas. It is Price at her prime and her best and in the hands of Karajan with...