2019 Winter Holiday FM Specials

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Join our news, classical, jazz, blues, world and folk music hosts for a wide range of holiday pieces, some familiar and some less so, but all pleasantly suited for the season. Here are some special broadcasts on VPM Music 93.1 and 107.3 (unless otherwise stated):

Turkey Confidential 2019 The Splendid Table Christmasy, Wintery Sound of Swing Francis Lam takes calls live and comes to the rescue during the Seasonal pieces not frequently heard, even around the holidays with biggest cooking day of the year. host Steve Clark. Nov. 28 at noon on VPM News 88.9 Dec. 21 at noon With Heart and Voice Holiday World Music Show with Ian Stewart The themes of anticipation permeate the time of preparation Songs depicting the Sephardic Jewish experience, Cajun Christmas known as Advent with host Peter DuBois. Carols, a Ukrainian Bell Carol and hear “Eight Little Candles,” sung Dec. 1, 8, and 15 at 10 p.m. in Hebrew by NPR’s own . Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. An Elizabethan Christmas with the Rose Ensemble The Rose Ensemble brings the time of the Tudors to life through The Thistle and Shamrock tender carols and soaring anthems. A Celtic celebration of the holidays with host . Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. Dec. 22 at noon Christmas with the King’s Singers With Heart and Voice This a cappella sextet perform timeless carols, Christmas Joyous music of the season continues as Peter DuBois shares choral classics and new arrangements in their impeccable vocal blend. and organ favorites both old and new. Dec. 16 at 3 p.m. Dec. 22 at 10 p.m. ¡Vamos a Belén! Christmas with The Rose Ensemble La Nochebuena: A Spanish Renaissance Christmas with the Festive, evocative music, dances from Spain mingle with African Rose Ensemble rhythms from the Franciscan missions of California and New Mexico. A variety of music of Renaissance Spain. Serene choral music from Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. 16th-century masters from court and countryside, and lively dances for vihuela, harp, and percussion. Christmas with Madrigalia Dec. 23 at 2 p.m. The Rochester, N.Y. chamber choir Madrigali presents a holiday concert that celebrates the excitement and joy of the holiday season. Christmas with the Morehouse and Spelman Glee Clubs Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. Two of the most prestigious historically black institutions in the nation feature a joyous celebration of the schools’ tradition of singing Handel’s Messiah with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra excellence with their trademark mixture of spirituals and carols. Handel’s much adored oratorio led by music director Manfred Dec. 23 at 3 p.m. Honeck featuring a cast of guest vocalists and the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh. A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols Dec. 19 at 2 p.m. Host Michael Barone presents this legendary, live service of Biblical readings and music from the chapel of King’s College The Christmas Revels – In Celebration of the Winter Solstice in Cambridge, England. Christmas Revels performances made up of sacred and secular Dec. 24 at 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. folk materials, plus some composed popular and art music. Fiesta – Latin American Christmas Carols Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. A selection Christmas carols from Spain and Latin America featured Chanukah in Story and Song on this joyous Christmas-themed program from host Elbio Barilari. Narrated by the late Leonard Nimoy to shed new light on the holiday’s Dec. 24 at 2 p.m. customs and rituals and sung by the acclaimed vocal sextet The Western Wind Vocal Ensemble. Central Virginia Wind Symphony’s Holiday Program In its 15th season the ensemble is composed of the most talented Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. musicians 25 area high schools. Hosted by VPM’s Mike Goldberg. Candles Burning Brightly Dec. 24 at 3 p.m. and Dec. 25 at 7 p.m. Mindy Ratner hosts this celebration of Chanukah, the Jewish Fes- tival of Lights, exploring Chanukah foods, traditional activities and A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols plenty of music. Host Michael Barone presents this legendary, live service of Dec. 20 at 8 p.m. Biblical readings and music from the chapel of King’s College in Cambridge, England. Dec. 24 at 10 p.m. 2019 Winter Holiday FM Specials . . . continued

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Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Early Music Now – A Child is Born in Bethlehem Temple Square Christmas with an eclectic mix of Renaissance and Baroque The world-renowned Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square (formerly music. The Mormon Tabernacle Choir) continues its tradition of artistry Dec. 25 at 3 p.m. with arrangements of familiar carols and melodies that are St. Olaf Christmas Festival becoming new classics. One of the nation’s most cherished holiday celebrations featuring Dec. 25 at 7 a.m. more than 500 student musicians in five choirs and the St. Olaf All is Bright – Contemplative Music for Christmas Orchestra. This special features Cantus, Chanticleer, Cambridge Singers, Dec. 25 at 4 p.m. Bryn Terfel, Emma Kirkby, Jessye Norman and a variety of choirs. Jazz Piano Christmas Dec. 25 at 8 a.m. Join the Kennedy Center and NPR Music for another great concert. Performance Today Kenny Barron, Fred Hersch and Carmen Staaf perform their Musical highlights from concert halls, churches and museums favorite holiday songs in a program hosted by Felix Contreras. around the globe as part of host Fred Child and Performance Dec. 25 at 8 p.m. Today’s annual Christmas celebration. An Afro Blue Christmas Dec. 25 at 9 a.m. Join host for Howard University’s premiere Welcome Christmas vocal ensemble, Afro Blue, performing a variety of holiday songs VocalEssence, one of the world’s premier choral ensembles, including African-American spirituals, jazz and pop tunes, and presents traditional carols and new discoveries from the annual classical repertoire. Christmas Carol Contest. Dec. 25 at 9 p.m. Dec. 25 at 11 a.m. Capitol Steps Chatham Baroque – A Jubilant Season The New Year’s edition of “Politics Takes a Holiday,” with the Members of the Pittsburgh-based period-instruments ensemble troupe’s satiric songs, roasts and toasts on the international present holiday pieces from Biber, Bach, Buxtehude, and Handel. political scene. Dec. 25 at noon Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. on VPM News 88.9 A Chanticleer Christmas New Year’s Day from Vienna 2020 The twelve-man “orchestra of voices” has a captivating live The Vienna Philharmonic presents its annual New Year’s Day concert of holiday classical and new favorites. concert from the Golden Hall of the Musikverein in Vienna. Dec. 25 at 1 p.m. Jan. 1 at 11 a.m. The Canadian Brass: Christmas Time is Here Arrangements of music by Vince Guaraldi and Luther Henderson and timeless classics infused with jazz and lush harmonies. Dec. 25 at 2 p.m. Happy New Year!