On the Road to Christmas • 1996

Poetry and texts by A.E. Housman, Frederica von Stade, Niles, Emily Dickinson, and Jake Heggie

Song & Chamber
For Mezzo & Piano or String Orchestra

World Premiere: December 13, 1996
Commissioned by New Century Chamber Orchestra

First Performance: mezzo Frederica von Stade and the New Century Chamber Orchestra
Herbst Theatre, San Francisco

Duration: 15’

Resources

Overview
Recordings
Scores

1. The Night is Freezing Fast
2. The Car Ride to Christmas
3. Good King Merrily on High
4. I wonder as I wander
5. The Road to Bethlehem
6. And then the Setting Sun
7. Christmas Time of Year

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