A Winter Miracle

Vivaldi’s Winter blends with O Hanukkah in this unique arrangement that soothes the shivery cold of Winter with the warmth of a beloved Hanukkah song. This arrangement is available in full orchestra and chamber orchestra instrumentation.

Title: A Winter Miracle

Composer: Antonio Vivaldi/Traditional/Arranged by Tim Berens

Description: This arrangement, a holiday favorite, blends Vivaldi's Winter with O Hanukkah. It begins with the sound of an icy cold night, played by the percussion. A haunting melody is passed between horn and trumpet, and then a rhythmic drive begins in the strings, leading to a passage from Vivaldi’s Winter. The piece proceeds with a rich statement of O Hanukkah, and then the miracle occurs: both melodies are heard at the same time. Audience faces are filled with delight when they hear both melodies at the same time.

Available in full orchestra or chamber orchestra instrumentation.

Length: 4:30

Full Orchestra Instrumentation: 2222/4331/Timp+3/Harp/Solo Violin/Strings/

Chamber Orchestra Instrumentation: 1111/2211/Timp+2/Harp/Solo Violin/Strings/

Length: 4:30

Rental Fee: $300.00 first performance. $100.00 per subsequent performance.

Sound Selection by: Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, from their recording Home for the Holidays.

The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra recently performed A Winter Miracle.

“There is a dearth of well crafted orchestral selections for Hanukkah, so I was pleased to find this intriguing mix of the “O Hanukkah” tune and Vivaldi’s “Winter” from the Four Seasons. The musicians of the Ashland Symphony Orchestra enjoyed presenting this fine setting.”

John Deliman, Guest Conductor, Ashland Symphony Orchestra.