On Thursday, Dec. 24, eyes and ears around the world will be on King's College Chapel in Cambridge, England, as 'A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols' rings in the holiday with a live Christmas Eve broadcast. Ian Griffiths, Dean's Verger at King's College Chapel, gives us a sense of the atmosphere as the big day approaches.
The year 2015 is a special one for the annual celebration and broadcast of 'A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols' from King's College, Cambridge. In addition to the annual Christmas Eve service, it's the 500th anniversary of the completion of the King's College Chapel. Find out more about the program and enter for a chance to win a copy of the commemorative book, 'King's College Chapel 1515-2015.'
The year 2015 is a special one for the annual celebration and broadcast of 'A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols' from King's College, Cambridge. In addition to the annual Christmas Eve service, it's the 500th anniversary of the completion of the King's College Chapel. Find out more about the program and enter for a chance to win a copy of the commemorative book, 'King's College Chapel 1515-2015.'
Eric Whitacre is the most popular choral composer today, and his works are beloved by choirs throughout the world. In this one-hour programs, he introduces the music with co-host Brian Newhouse and describes the often-colorful backstory of how each piece came to be.
The year 2015 is a special one for the annual celebration and broadcast of 'A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols' from King's College, Cambridge. In addition to the annual Christmas Eve service, it's the 500th anniversary of the completion of the King's College Chapel. Find out more about the program and enter for a chance to win a copy of the commemorative book, 'King's College Chapel 1515-2015.'
Composer Abbie Betinis continues a family tradition begun in 1922 by her great-grandfather by writing a new carol every year. For the 15th consecutive year, Betinis premieres this year's carol on Classical MPR. Her new carol is called 'Romance in Waltz Time.'
With music and stories for Thanksgiving, host John Birge creates a thoughtful, contemporary reflection on the meaning of the holiday. New for 2015, two special guests: Christopher Kimball and Stephen Hough.
Cantus, one of the premier men's vocal ensembles, talk with host Alison Young about the holiday, about sitting down with those we love and celebrating all the blessings in our lives. We're calling this year's special presentation, 'A Time for Family'.
