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.
'All Is Bright', with host Lynne Warfel, offers an hour of gorgeous, contemplative choral music that tells the traditional Christmas story with songs about angels, the star and the manger scene. Featured artists include Cantus, Chanticleer, Cambridge Singers, Bryn Terfel, Emma Kirkby, Jessye Norman, and a variety of choirs.
"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.
Each December, the Center for Faith and Life at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, rings out with the sacred and the exuberant: the sounds of the Christmas season.
As part of a project to record more music by composers of color and women, we recently commissioned Navajo pianist Connor Chee to write ‘Unbroken: Music for the Navajo Code Talkers.’ Listen to this engaging piece now!
Join host John Birge and special guest Ada Limón as they create a thoughtful, contemporary reflection on the meaning of Thanksgiving through music and poetry. This is ‘Giving Thanks.’
Halloween is steeped in superstition. From the eerie, the strange and even the paranormal, the season can leave some people on edge. This Halloween, enjoy six spooky classical works from or inspired by scary Hollywood classics.
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.
Great for Independence Day or Memorial Day. Listen to four pieces written by American composers.
From military to minstrel, and big band to jazz, Black band leaders have helped shape the urban soundscapes in America throughout our history. Here are four worth checking out.
