It’s been a strange, difficult year for the music world, which is all the more reason to celebrate musical excellence.

While isolating ourselves in our homes, many of us have been keeping our social connections through technology. Though the deep need for this technology may feel new, the popular choral composer Eric Whitacre pioneered the concept of a “virtual choir” over a decade ago.

Winter can be grueling, but music can warm and soothe. Here’s the music that helps WFMT get through the season.