Christmas from the Old World
On this week's episode of the Choral Mix, Kent Tritle takes you on a musical tour through the very Old World, with stops in medieval Hungary, Germany, Italy and more. We hear anonymous works that have...
View ArticleSeveral Centuries of Christmas Music
In this encore edition of Terrance McKnight's holiday special from 2010, a look at composers and songwriters whose work has been inspired by the nativity.That includes composer William Dawson, who...
View ArticleChristmas at the Movies
The Christmas holiday is charged with nostalgia and hope, so a Christmas setting can effectively heighten the emotional power of any story. There have been many Christmas scenes in movies, and host...
View ArticleSaturday Morning Cartoons: Christmastime is (Almost) Here
It wouldn't be December without watching the 1965 Peanuts classic, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" once or twice or 20 times. The holiday classic features memorable tunes by Vince Guaraldi, including...
View ArticleA Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Hosted by Michael Barone, this live broadcast from the chapel of King’s College in Cambridge, England, is where the 30-voice King’s College Choir performs the legendary Festival of Nine Lessons and...
View ArticleAn Operavore Christmas
Enjoy an hour of Christmas and holiday pieces sung by opera stars like Marilyn Horne, Bryn Terfel, Joan Sutherland and more.Program details:Traditional: The Twelve Days of ChristmasJoan Sutherland,...
View ArticleChristmas in England
On this week’s episode of the Choral Mix, Kent Tritle presents his most essential Christmas music from England. We hear medleys and settings by Holst and Williams, as well as selections by their...
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Classical Holiday Concerts for Every Taste in 2014
From medieval Christmas fare to tuba carolers and countless versions of Handel's Messiah, here are some concerts around New York to help you get in the holiday spirit.DCINY: Handel's Messiah...
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The Holiday Channel Returns With Carols, Yuletide Sounds
WQXR is bringing the Christmas spirit with the return of our annual all-classical holiday channel. From Dec. 1 through Jan. 6, we'll stream continuous seasonal music, 24/7.Expect beloved carols and...
View ArticleCambridge Choir Offers Grand Survey of Christmas Carols
For a beleaguered record industry, holiday albums remain the closest thing to a sure bet for labels and artists. Big stars, crossover acts and British cathedral choirs all vie to put their stamp on a...
View ArticleQuiz: Test Your Knowledge of Classical Holiday Music
Think you know your Christmas carols and Hanukkah songs? Take our quiz to see how much you really know.
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A Christmas Carol: A Radio Drama
The Greene Space presents its beloved holiday tradition — a radio drama inspired by Charles Dickens' classic tale featuring your favorite public radio personalities.The story will be brought to life by...
View ArticlePentatonix: A Holiday A Capella Miracle
Reality singing competitions have created their share of pop stars over the years -- and one of the newest additions to the club is Pentatonix. The Texas-based a cappella group won NBC's The Sing-Off...
View ArticleThe Only 'Silent Nights' You Need
Our friends at The Takeaway set me an interesting task: Of the literally thousands of versions of “Silent Night” that have been recorded over the years, I was to bring in no more than five that I...
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Five Things You Had to See Online This Week
This week in “Thanks, Internet” — a graphic novel in GIFs, words of wisdom from Werner Herzog, Stephen Colbert's desk shenanigans, "Love Actually" meets "Peanuts," and Christopher Lee makes metal music...
View ArticleA Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Hosted by Michael Barone, this live broadcast from the chapel of King’s College in Cambridge, England, is where the 30-voice King’s College Choir performs the legendary Festival of Nine Lessons and...
View ArticleThe King's Singers in The Greene Space
The English vocal sextet the King's Singers came to The Greene Space in 2014, to perform Christmas carols, holiday classics and new arrangements. Watch the archived video below on this page.Founded in...
View ArticleLight and Gold: The Music of Eric Whitacre
Popular choral composer and conductor Eric Whitacre shares Christmas favorites with co-host Brian Newhouse. In this one-hour program, he introduces the music and describes the often-colorful backstory...
View ArticleOn-Demand Video: WQXR Presents Christmas with the King's Singers
The King's Singers — one of the world's most celebrated vocal ensembles — joined us live in The Greene Space on December 16 to bring us an a cappella Christmas straight from England. In this exclusive...
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