A Christmas edition of “The Stars of Music” with Gary Goldschneider

Gary Goldschneider performing the Beethoven Marathon in Amsterdam in 1984 (© Nationaal Archief/Rob C. Croes)

Concert pianist and astrologer Gary Goldschneider (1939-2019) talks to Dheera Sujan about the origins of Christmas music, illustrating examples with music he plays on his Bechstein as well as unusual CD recordings. They talk about the astrological significance of Christmas and the birth date of Jesus, with several pieces of traditional and newer Christmas songs.

Producer: Dheera Sujan

Broadcast: December 1, 2006