Holiday Stream Stories

A Soulful Christmas

A Soulful Christmas

A Soulful Christmas

Julie Amacher and Tesfa Wondemagegnehu host this uplifting Christmas special from 2021 that features Black music and composers. A 'Soulful Christmas' celebrates classical music by Black artists, while exploring spirituals, gospel music, jazz and other Black musical traditions.

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'The Snow Maiden'

There are many different versions of ‘The Snow Maiden,’ but this one reminds us to treasure winter as a special time of year instead of always wishing for warmer weather. Find out more in the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, featuring storytelling by Valerie Kahler, music by Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov and illustrations by Nancy Carlson.

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Welcome Christmas!

Welcome Christmas!

"Welcome Christmas" is a perennial Christmas favorite from VocalEssence, one of the world's premier choral ensembles, conducted by Philip Brunelle and G. Phillip Shoultz. Join host John Birge for an hour of traditional carols and new discoveries, including compositions and arrangements by Zanaida Robles, Daniel Kantor, Sarah Quartel and more.

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Christmas at Luther: Awake! and Greet the New Morn
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A Thanksgiving Meditation

A Thanksgiving Meditation

This episode of ‘Extra Eclectic’ presents a cornucopia of works on themes of America, travel, autumn and the idea of home. Bill Morelock is the guest host.

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'Lurkey Is Lost!'

Thanksgiving is coming, but Lurkey the turkey is nowhere to be found. Can you help the farmer find the wayward bird? Grab paper and crayons and follow along as narrator Melanie Renate and artist Xee Reiter tell the story, with guitar music by Justin Holland, in the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime.

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Hollywood Halloween

Hollywood Halloween

It’s showtime! This spooky episode of Saturday Cinema, with host Lynne Warfel, features music from Halloween classics including ‘Dracula,’ ‘Ghostbusters’ and ‘Beetlejuice.’ Listen now!

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'Harriet's Halloween Candy'

Harriet ends up with quite a haul after she goes trick-or-treating. But what will she do with all of those sweets? Find out in 'Harriet's Halloween Candy,' the new episode of YourClassical Storytime, with a story and art by Nancy Carlson and music by Augusta Holmes.

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 Get scared with music from 6 Hollywood classics for Halloween
Hollywood Halloween: Explore music from scary movies

Hollywood Halloween: Explore music from scary movies

From Frankenstein to The Nightmare Before Christmas and beyond, the movies have always been a good companion for haunting music. Join host Lynne Warfel as she surveys our favorite scary film scores in the APM holiday special Hollywood Halloween.

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