Rooster Soup

Gordon Jacob rev. Philip Lane, “Christmas Tree Suite for orchestra”, V. Scherzoso - “Lighting the Candles on the Tree” (after Franz Liszt’s “The Christmas Tree Suite”).

An imaginative orchestral arrangement of Franz Liszt’s “Christmas Tree Suite” for piano by Gordon Jacob (1895-1984), a prolific English composer. Some of the twelve pieces of the original work, which Liszt dedicated to his first grandchild, Daniela von Bülow, are based on Christmas carols. This orchestral version was included in a captivating collection of seasonal music spanning the centuries (2011).

May the light of the dawn of 2024 brighten your life! For those of you who are not so fond of turkey or pork roast, soup is a light and flavoursome alternative, especially if you love late New Year's Eve dinners. So, here is my suggestion for your festive meal: rooster soup with celery, potatoes, onions, and red bell peppers. Bon appétit, dear musicooks! Music bites: An imaginative orchestral arrangement of Franz Liszt’s “Christmas Tree Suite” for piano by Gordon Jacob (1895-1984), a prolific English composer. Some of the twelve pieces of the original work, which Liszt dedicated to his first grandchild, Daniela von Bülow, are based on Christmas carols. This orchestral version was included in a captivating collection of seasonal music spanning the centuries (2011).

Gordon Jacob rev. Philip Lane, “Christmas Tree Suite for orchestra”, V. Scherzoso - “Lighting the Candles on the Tree” (after Franz Liszt’s “The Christmas Tree Suite”).

An imaginative orchestral arrangement of Franz Liszt’s “Christmas Tree Suite” for piano by Gordon Jacob (1895-1984), a prolific English composer. Some of the twelve pieces of the original work, which Liszt dedicated to his first grandchild, Daniela von Bülow, are based on Christmas carols. This orchestral version was included in a captivating collection of seasonal music spanning the centuries (2011).

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