Listen to our 2025 winter holiday specials on demand
We have a variety of classical specials for the holiday season, from Christmas to New Year’s Day. Listen to them any time that's convenient using this comprehensive listing.
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December listener requests with guest host Bonnie North
On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ guest host Bonnie North shares two hours of listeners’ requests for music from their favorite films and TV shows, including ‘The Sound of Music,’ ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ and ‘To Kill a Mockingbird.’ Listen now!
1:58:57
We Stand on Top of the Mountain: A Kwanzaa Celebration
During Kwanzaa, which runs Dec. 26-Jan. 1, we celebrate African-American culture with composers that have imbued the essence of the Seven Principles in their timeless and joyous music hosted by Jeffrey Yelverton.
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Everett McCorvey and the American Spiritual Ensemble keep our heritage alive
Founded in 1995 by Everett McCorvey, the American Spiritual Ensemble teaches about the history and traditions of enslaved people in America through the power of music. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
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Sarah Willis and the Sarahbanda dance the holidays away with 'Cuban Christmas'
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ horn player Sarah Willis talks about her latest project, a holiday album titled ‘Cuban Christmas’ featuring her band, the Sarahbanda. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
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A prickly Ralph Fiennes uplifts a town through music during WWI in 'The Choral'
A northern English town loses its best choral singers to fighting in World War I but finds new hope in a time of loss through music in Nicholas Hytner's new film "The Choral," featuring Ralph Fiennes.
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Listen: St. Paul Chamber Orchestra performs Handel's 'Messiah'
Celebrate the holidays with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra annual performance of Handel’s ‘Messiah,’ featuring an all-star roster of vocal soloists, vocal ensemble The Singers, and conductor Dinis Sousa. Listen to the concert now!
2:59:00
Hollywood Holiday: Ebenezer Edition
On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel shares music from the great films that celebrate Dickens’ classic, ‘A Christmas Carol,’ including ‘The Man Who Invented Christmas,’ ‘Scrooge, the Musical’ and ‘The Muppet Christmas Carol.’ Listen now!
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'YourClassical Christmas Favorites' as chosen by you
Six YourClassical hosts picked their five favorite Christmas carols, and you voted for your favorites. Listen to the full countdown as hosts Tom Crann and Jake Armerding highlight the top carols based on your votes.
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Border CrosSing explores Latin American sacred tradition in 'Navidad Nuestra'
Listen as Border CrosSing’s Artistic Director Ahmed Anzaldúa and Executive Director Matthew Valverde join host Tom Crann for a conversation about the group’s upcoming holiday concerts: ‘Navidad Nuestra’ (‘Our Christmas’). Listen now!
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