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Classical Christmas Hits

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Classical Christmas Hits

Apple Music Christmas

Tracks: 58205:36

Some of classical’s greatest artists make traditional melodies soar.
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Updated Nov 28, 2025

Tracks 58

  1. 1
    The First Noël (Arr. for String Quartet by Kevin Puts)
    Miró Quartet
    Hearth3:02
  2. 2
    Silent Night (Arr. for Trumpet & Orchestra)
    Lucienne Renaudin VaryNDR RadiophilharmonieRiccardo Minasi
    Silent Night - Single4:51
  3. 3
    It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year (Arr. for Piano)
    Hayato Sumino
    It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year - Single2:38
  4. 4
    White Christmas (Arr. J. Heifetz for Violin & Piano)
    Coco TomitaSimon Callaghan
    White Christmas (Arr. J. Heifetz for Violin & Piano) - Single3:30
  5. 5
    Carol of the Bells
    Marina Baranova
    White Letters1:28
  6. 6
    O Christmas Tree (Arr. for Cello by Stéphane Gassot)
    Christian-Pierre La Marca
    O Christmas Tree (Arr. for Cello by Stéphane Gassot) - Single2:47
  7. 7
    Drei Haselnüsse für Aschenbrödel Theme (Perf. by Piano Solo)
    Mariam Batsashvili
    Svoboda: Drei Haselnüsse für Aschenbrödel Theme - Single3:37
  8. 8
    Carol of the Bells (Arr. Metcalfe)
    John MetcalfeCliff Masterson
    Carol of the Bells - Single2:55
  9. 9
    Away in a Manger (Arr. Gjeilo for Piano)
    Ola Gjeilo
    Cozy Winter2:42
  10. 10
    Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (Arr. Paul Bateman for Violin and Chamber Orchestra)
    Daniel HopeNew Century Chamber Orchestra
    Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (Arr. Paul Bateman for Violin and Chamber Orchestra) - Single4:12
  11. 11
    The Friendly Beasts (Arr. for Piano by Francesco Tristano)
    Francesco Tristano
    The Friendly Beasts (Arr. for Piano by Francesco Tristano) - Single3:08
  12. 12
    In The Bleak Midwinter (Arr. for Piano and Guitar by Patrick Hamilton)
    Patrick HamiltonRosie Bennet
    In The Bleak Midwinter (Arr. for Piano and Guitar by Patrick Hamilton) - Single2:18
  13. 13
    Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben Variation (After Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147: VI. Wohl mir, daß ich Jesum habe) [Arr. for Violin, String Quintet & Piano by Jan-Peter Klöpfel]
    Eldbjørg HemsingNorwegian String QuintetTim Allhoff
    Colors of Bach2:36
  14. 14
    Ding! Dong! Merrily on High (Arr. for Choir & Orchestra by Mack Wilberg & Owain Park)
    London Choral SinfoniaMichael Waldron
    On Christmas Night2:07
  15. 15
    I'll Be Home for Christmas (Arr. by David Campbell)
    Attacca Quartet
    I'll Be Home for Christmas (Arr. by David Campbell) - Single4:40
  16. 16
    Silent Night (Arr. for Choir by Jonathan Rathbone)
    Anna LapwoodThe Chapel Choir of Pembroke College, CambridgeSebastian Blount
    Arise, Shine4:03
  17. 17
    Christmas Time Is Here (Arr. for Piano)
    Stephan Moccio
    Christmas Calm6:54
  18. 18
    Ave Maria, D. 839 (Arr. for Guitar by Xuefei Yang)
    Xuefei Yang
    Schubert: Ave Maria, D. 839 - Single4:29
  19. 19
    Jingle Bells
    Roman Nagel
    Peaceful Christmas - EP1:47
  20. 20
    We Wish You a Merry Christmas
    John WilliamsTanglewood Festival ChorusBoston Pops Orchestra
    We Wish You a Merry Christmas1:57
  21. 21
    Main Title "Somewhere in My Memory" (From "Home Alone")
    John WilliamsThe American BoychoirBoston Pops Orchestra
    Classic Christmas Music4:54
  22. 22
    Happy Christmas (War is Over) [Arr. Metcalfe for Saxophone and Ensemble]
    Jess GillamJess Gillam Ensemble
    Happy Christmas (War is Over) [Arr. Metcalfe for Saxophone and Ensemble] - Single3:09
  23. 23
    The Christmas Tree
    Alexis Ffrench
    Christmas - EP2:56
  24. 24
    Man of the House (From "Home Alone") [Arr. Trifonov for 2 Pianos]
    Daniil Trifonov
    John Williams: Man of the House (From "Home Alone") [Arr. Trifonov for 2 Pianos] - Single4:51
  25. 25
    Songs With Words: Auld Lang Syne extended [After Mendelssohn's Op. 30 No. 1]
    Marina Baranova
    The Star of Mendelssohn4:11
  26. 26
    Coventry Carol (Arr. for Cello and Piano by Tim Allhoff)
    Anastasia KobekinaJean-Sélim Abdelmoula
    Coventry Carol (Arr. for Cello and Piano by Tim Allhoff) - Single3:01
  27. 27
    Last Christmas (Lambert Rework)
    Lambert
    Christmas Calm3:02
  28. 28
    Sleigh Ride
    Arthur FiedlerBoston Pops Orchestra
    Christmas Music Top 100 Hits2:57
  29. 29
    The First Noel (Arr. Gregson for Solo Cello, Choir and Strings)
    Peter GregsonTenebraeNigel ShortSimon BlendisMagnus JohnstonAnnabelle MeareLawrence PowerLaurie AndersonKatherine Jenkinson
    Winter Calm6:32
  30. 30
    Still, Still, Still
    Alexis Ffrench
    Christmas Piano with Alexis1:52
  31. 31
    In the Bleak Mid-Winter (Arr. John Bertalot)
    The Girl Choristers of Merton College, OxfordBenjamin Nicholas
    In the Stillness: A Merton Christmas4:30
  32. 32
    River (It's Coming On Christmas)
    Max Richter
    River (It's Coming On Christmas) - Single2:42
  33. 33
    I Saw Three Ships (Arr. Baker)
    Sheku Kanneh-MasonHarry Baker
    I Saw Three Ships (Arr. Baker) - Single2:44
  34. 34
    Joy to the World! (Arr. Bucher)
    Riccardo MinasiDiana DamrauRaphael AlpermannNDR RadiophilharmonieNorddeutscher Figuralchor
    Music for Father Christmas Classical Music for Santa1:59
  35. 35
    Maybe This Christmas (Arr. for Solo Violin and Strings)
    Daniel HopeZürcher Kammerorchester
    Christmas with Hope - EP2:53
  36. 36
    Good King Wenceslas
    The Piano Guys
    A Family Christmas3:52
  37. 37
    Joseph's Carol
    The Cambridge SingersRoyal Philharmonic OrchestraJonathan BrownJohn Rutter
    I Sing of a Maiden: 5 New Carols by John Rutter - EP4:27
  38. 38
    O Come O Come Emmanuel (Live From The Royal Albert Hall / 2020)
    Katherine Jenkins
    Katherine Jenkins: Christmas Spectacular – Live From The Royal Albert Hall (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)3:54
  39. 39
    A Christmas Overture
    HalléStephen Bell
    A Christmas Celebration7:25
  40. 40
    O Holy Night
    Michael BallAlfie Boe
    Together At Christmas4:48
  41. 41
    What Child Is This
    The Piano Guys
    Christmas Together2:59
  42. 42
    Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a: 1. Miniature Overture
    Boston Pops OrchestraJohn Williams
    Prokofiev: Peter & The Wolf; Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker Suite3:14
  43. 43
    Angel's Carol
    The Cambridge SingersJohn RutterCity of London Sinfonia
    The John Rutter Christmas Album3:19
  44. 44
    The First Noel
    BLKBOKLawrence Brownlee
    Angels Watch Over Me - EP2:51
  45. 45
    The Wexford Carol
    Alison KraussYo-Yo MaNatalie MacMasterShane ShanahanCristina Pato
    Songs of Joy & Peace4:20
  46. 46
    The Christmas Song
    Randall GoosbyCarlos Simon
    The Christmas Song - Single3:38
  47. 47
    Messiah, HWV 56, Pt. I: No. 13, Pifa "Pastoral Symphony"
    Justin DoyleAkademie für Alte Musik Berlin
    British Classical Selections0:56
  48. 48
    Little Drummer Boy
    The KnightsEric JacobsenChristina CourtinI'm With Her
    The Knights Before Christmas3:29
  49. 49
    God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
    Olivia Belli
    God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen - Single2:25
  50. 50
    O Holy Night (Arr. for Violin & Piano by Riesman)
    Michael RiesmanChase Spruill
    O Holy Night - Single2:55
  51. 51
    Angels We Have Heard On High
    Andrea Bocelli
    Andrea Bocelli: The Complete Pop Albums3:54
  52. 52
    A Child Is Born (Arr. for Solo Violin and Strings)
    Daniel HopeZürcher Kammerorchester
    Christmas with Hope - EP5:51
  53. 53
    Mary Did You Know / Corelli Christmas Concerto
    The Piano Guys
    Christmas Together4:01
  54. 54
    Christmas Time Is Here Again
    Secret GardenCathrine Iversen
    Sacred Night - The Christmas Album4:59
  55. 55
    My Lord Has Come
    The Sixteen & Harry ChristophersArtist
    Song of the Nativity3:43
  56. 56
    Adeste fideles (Medley): Adeste fideles / Un flambeau, Jeanette, Isabelle / Petit Papa Noël / Il est né le divin enfant / Gesù bambino
    Richard WhildsHanover Boys ChoirNDR RadiophilharmonieDiana Damrau
    My Christmas5:04
  57. 57
    Santa Baby (Live From The Royal Albert Hall / 2020)
    Katherine Jenkins
    Katherine Jenkins: Christmas Spectacular – Live From The Royal Albert Hall (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)3:16
  58. 58
    O Tannenbaum
    Jonas KaufmannJochen RiederMozarteum Orchestra Salzburg
    It's Christmas! (Gold Edition)1:57

About this playlist

Even if you know the holiday songbook by heart, these stars of classical, opera and jazz have the ability to draw out new musical nuance from familiar favourites. The playlist that results is nothing short of revelatory—the sound of angels singing and the heavens cracking a smile.