Arranger and composer Oded Essner expands his acclaimed A Wintry Piano Wonderland for Strings project with a beautiful new addition — a string-quartet arrangement of “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.”
Essner’s take opens with warm, choir-like harmonies, then blossoms into dancing inner lines and lyrical countermelodies, weaving in a graceful nod to “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” The piece closes with a luminous and quietly festive coda, capturing the heart of holiday tradition while giving it a modern, concert-ready elegance.
A perfect balance of nostalgia and sophistication, Essner’s latest work reimagines a timeless carol for today’s listeners and ensembles alike.
