Holiday Stream Stories

What is the meaning and significance of ‘Ave Maria’? Learn about the song’s origins, significance and more with YourClassical. Enrich your musical knowledge today!

How much do you know about Christmas carols? Test your knowledge of the songs in our quiz. Then rank them and others in the YourClassical Christmas Favorites poll by Nov. 22!

Perched atop the mountains near Barcelona, the choir of the Benedictine Abbey of Santa Maria de Montserrat is one of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious boy choirs. For the first time in their 800-year history, the choir made its Midwest premiere. Bringing with them a message of peace, the choristers will use music to transcend borders and speak directly to your heart.

Throw another log on the fire and revel in the spirit of Christmas past, Dale Warland style. Join host Steve Staruch and Warland himself for an Echoes of Christmas Encore! Listen now!

During Kwanzaa, which runs Dec. 26-Jan. 1, we celebrate African-American culture with composers that have imbued the essence of the Seven Principles in their timeless and joyous music hosted by Jeffrey Yelverton.

Lynne Warfel, host of Saturday Cinema, takes you on a one-hour musical retrospective of some of Hollywood's most cherished Christmas-themed movies. Including scores from ‘Scrooge, the Musical,’ ‘A Muppet Christmas Carol,’ ‘The Polar Express,’ ‘It's A Wonderful Life’ and many more. Listen now to an encore of ‘Hollywood Holiday’ from 2021!

The sounds of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square floated into many homes during the holidays in the 1960s and '70s on Goodyear and Firestone albums, bringing lush renditions of favorite Christmas carols. Those warm memories and feelings come right back in this holiday special from 2021.

Join host Elena See as she plays a mix of wintry and nostalgic classical pieces designed to accompany listeners as they enjoy cozy wintertime activities.

‘Christmas With Cantus’ is a beloved holiday tradition for YourClassical MPR listeners featuring the eight voices of the male vocal ensemble live in concert.

Julie Amacher and Tesfa Wondemagegnehu host the uplifting 'Soulful Christmas,' which celebrates classical music by Black artists while exploring spirituals, gospel music, jazz and other Black musical traditions.