“The version of Irving Berlin’s ‘White Christmas’ I’ve chosen is a stunning arrangement originally by the legendary violinist Jascha Heifetz. There’s a sense of melancholy in the music that’s perhaps reflective of Irving Berlin’s personal life. He wasn’t well off as a child—his family struggled a lot, and to earn money, Irving would sing on the streets. It was kind of the start to his career as the greatest songwriter. I’ve tried to find the feeling of this melancholy in the tone of sound, and Heifetz, of course, adds his jazzy flair and spin on it, which for me makes it extra special.”