Leon Botstein · American Symphony Orchestra
Introduction
Paul Hindemith - The Long Christmas Dinner
Leon Botstein, American Symphony Orchestra
“I reckon we’re ready”
Arioso: “I was remembering”
Allegro: “What a joy”
Andante: “How long have we been in this house?”
Jig: “Merry Christmas to all”
Quasi recitativo: “Did you enjoy yourselves at the ball?”
Allegretto: “Light is her step”
“It was great to be in Alaska then”
Andante: “Time flies so fast”
Sextet: “We talk of the weather”
Allegro: “Why are you all so gloomy?”
“Mother, now I must pack”
“Forgive me”
Lento: “I was trying to think this morning”
Calmo: “Such beautiful snow”
