Christmas Special: The Spirit of Christmas (12/12/21) | Music & the Spoken Word

Music & the Spoken Word Christmas broadcast with The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. Conducting today’s program are Mack Wilberg and Ryan Murphy, with organist Richard Elliott, and the spoken word by Lloyd Newell.  Opening Credits (0:00) 1) On This Day Earth Shall Ring (01:01) Music & Lyrics: 14th Century Carol Arrangement: Mack Wilberg 2) O Little Town of Bethlehem (06:23) Music: Lewis H. Redner Lyrics: Phillip Brooks Arrangement: Leroy Robertson 3) Shepherds’ Dance (Organ Solo) (08:47) Music: Richard Elliott 4) Masters in This Hall (11:23) Music: French Carol Lyrics: William Morris Arrangement: Mack Wilberg 5) The Spirit of Christmas (Spoken Word) (16:18) Narration: Lloyd Newell 6) In the Bleak Midwinter (19:20) Music: Gustav Holst Lyrics: Christina G. Rossetti Arrangement: Mack Wilberg 7) O Come, All Ye Faithful (23:56) Music: John F. Wade Lyrics: Frederick Oa