With selections for each of the 12 days of Christmas, the longtime Spokane Symphony guest conductor compiles some of his favorite holiday music

Take the conductor’s advice in building the ultimate holiday playlist.

1. TCHAIKOVSKY: “WALTZ OF THE FLOWERS” FROM THE NUTCRACKER

I look forward to conducting the Nutcracker ballet every year. I’ve been so fortunate to conduct so many performances of this lush and exciting Tchaikovsky score with the Spokane Symphony and the State Street Ballet. The Fox is a truly magical setting for this annual tradition. Incidentally, I first heard this particular selection from the ballet in a Japanese car commercial.

2. ELLINGTON: PEANUT BRITTLE BRIGADE (AFTER “MARCH” FROM THE

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