WQXR Holiday Guide 2013
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Wedow Conducts Handel's Messiah
Tonight at 9 pm, Gary Thor Wedow conducts Handel’s Messiah, recorded with the New York Philharmonic in 2012.
Dec 19, 2013 -
Leroy Anderson Christmas
This one-hour program of classic Christmas arrangements and original music by Leroy Anderson, is hosted by conductor Leonard Slatkin and the composer's son Kurt Anderson. Dec 17, 2013
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A Centennial Ceremony of Carols: A Benjamin Britten Holiday Celebration
This centennial celebration of Britten features the New England Conservatory Chamber Chorus, led by Erica Washburn, the NEC Brass Ensemble and the Back Bay Ringers.
Dec 16, 2013 -
What the Radio City Christmas Spectacular Could Do for Opera
Despite heavy product placement and too much 3-D imagery, the Radio City Christmas Spectacular serves a purpose, writes Fred plotkin, of teaching young people to be good audience members.
Dec 13, 2013 -
Video: Joshua Bell and Friends in The Greene Space
Violinist Joshua Bell plays an evening of holiday music in The Greene Space with special guests Michael Feinstein, Frankie Moreno and the Young People's Chorus of New York. Dec 10, 2013
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Tallis Scholars: Love is Better than Wine
Tonight at 11 pm, the globally-revered vocal ensemble The Tallis Scholars, directed by Peter Phillips, presents a sublime holiday program in concert at St. Paul's Church in Harvard Square.
Dec 9, 2013 -
Canadian Brass Salute TV Holiday Specials in 'Christmas Time is Here'
On their latest holiday album, the Canadian Brass cover Vince Guaraldi’s jazzy soundtrack to “A Charlie Brown Christmas" as well as music from "Frosty," Rudolph" and Dr. Seuss's "Grinch."
Dec 8, 2013 -
Webcast: A Chanukah Celebration Across the Globe
Watch the archived video webcast from The Greene Space of a special Chanukah event featuring music from four different continents.
Dec 6, 2013 -
Music from Israel for Chanukah
The Young Artists Showcase this week returns to the Keshet Eilon String Mastercourse in Israel, continuing a show Chanukah tradition since 2000. Dec 4, 2013
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The Holiday Channel Returns with Carols, Yuletide Favorites
WQXR is bringing the Christmas spirit with the return of our annual all-classical holiday channel. Starting Saturday, Dec. 1 through January 6, we'll stream continuous seasonal music, 24/7.
Dec 1, 2013