Holiday

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.

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.

On Thanksgiving, host Andrea Blain and classical music fans from all around the country take time to give thanks and celebrate one of life's most meaningful gifts: music. It's ‘Every Good Thing’ — an hour of stories and music to celebrate Thanksgiving.

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.’

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.

We asked listeners for their go-to creepy classical music choices to add a little spirit to a Halloween playlist. Here’s the countdown of their favorites.

Halloween is just around the corner. Get yourself into the spooking spirit with our specially curated playlist of fun (and creepy) classical music.

At this time of year, Jews around the world gather together to celebrate new beginnings. Listen as host Mindy Ratner guides us in a musical observance of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, in 'Music for the Days of Awe: An Observance of the Jewish High Holidays.’

The Choral Scholars of University College Dublin performs an Irish lullaby that dates from 1904.

You might spend your Labor Day at a cookout or a mattress sale, or packing away your flip-flops. But maybe you just want to relax and contemplate the meaning behind the holiday. Listen to these works celebrating workers.