Holiday Stream Stories

A Chanticleer Christmas

'Chanticleer Christmas'

'Chanticleer Christmas'

Celebrate the season with song! Melissa Ousley hosts this one-hour program of holiday favorites, new and old, presented live in concert by Chanticleer, the two-time Grammy-winning 12-man ensemble known as ‘an orchestra of voices.’

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'The Lost Menorah'

The silver menorah has been in Reb Noson's family for 400 years, and it’s probably even older than that. But this Hanukkah, it’s gone missing! Find out what happens next in ‘The Lost Menorah,’ the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime – featuring a story by Howard Schwartz, narration by Theodore Bikel and music by the Eaken Piano Trio.

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Classical conundrum: Why is the waltz so popular on New Year's Eve?

Classical conundrum: Why is the waltz so popular on New Year's Eve?

The lilting music of the waltz has long been associated with ringing in the new year — and not just in classical music. Here’s why — along with a playlist for your New Year’s Eve party, including plenty of tunes by ‘Waltz King’ Johann Strauss Jr.

Christmas with Concordia

Christmas with Concordia

Join the choirs of Concordia College in Moorhead, Minn., for a special broadcast of highlights from their 2016 Christmas concert, ‘Gather Us in, O Child of Peace.’

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Reflecting on music and thankfulness

Reflecting on music and thankfulness

Although it’s hard to say goodbye to October, classical host Ward Jacobson finds much to be thankful for in November, especially music that brings joy.

Listeners scare up a creepy classical music countdown for Halloween
13 horrifying classical album covers for Halloween

13 horrifying classical album covers for Halloween

Take a tour with us through the classical record bins of yore for 13 album covers delightfully suited for Halloween. They range from truly frightening to "what were they thinking?" See for yourself which are tricks and which are treats.

Get ready for Halloween with our playlist of spooky classical music
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Celebrate autumn with our specially curated classical music playlist
Listen to a haunting century-old Irish lullaby
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