This festive collection, A Meridian Christmas, brings together beloved seasonal works in vibrant new interpretations. Conducted by Irene Messoloras, the program spans the playful brilliance of Carolyn Jennings’s Ding Dong! Merrily on High to Ola Gjeilo’s lush, cinematic reimagining of The Holly and the Ivy. Listeners will encounter the gentle reverence of Erling Pedersen’s A Great and Mighty Wonder, the serene urgency of Paul Manz’s E’en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come, and the nostalgic tenderness of Ben Parry’s All Through the Night. Each piece offers a distinct emotional hue, together shaping a program that balances joy, reflection, and timeless seasonal beauty