In 2022, this program airs at 9 pm on Dec. 23 on WQXR.
On December 12, 2022, some of your favorite WQXR hosts returned to The Greene Space to present an evening of holiday music. In this recording of the live concert, you'll hear classic carols and a few surprises from violinist Lara St. John, flutist Jennifer Grim, members of the New York Pops. Soprano Laquita Mitchell and the Clarion Choir filled the space with tidings of comfort and joy.
Watch the full concert here:
Concert Program:
Lara St. John, violin
Martin Kennedy, piano
Rachel Hutchins, vocals
ChristMess Blues by Gene Pritsker
Christmas Time is Here by Vince Guaraldi
The Hanukkah Carol by Ronn Yedidia (lyrics by Lara St John)
Clarion Choir, Steven Fox conductor
Shchedryk (Ukrainian Carol of the Bells)
The Lamb by John Tavner
Ma'oz Tzur (Rock of Ages)
Wassail by Vaughan Williams
Jennifer Grim, flute
Greensleeves, traditional
Laquita Mitchell, soprano
Dr. Brandon Waddles, piano
Terrance McKnight reads: "Christmas Carol" by poet Paul Laurence Dunbar
Sister Mary Had-a But One Chile arr. Roland Hays
Go Tell it on the Mountain
The New York Pops Holiday Trio
Lee Musiker, piano
Jeffrey Carney, bass
Jim Saporito, drums
Silver Bells
O Tannenbaum
Let it Snow