Christmas with Cantus

 is a beloved holiday tradition for YourClassical MPR listeners featuring the eight voices of the male vocal ensemble live in concert. From the Ordway in downtown Minneapolis, Cantus delights audiences with stories and songs for the season in its annual holiday performance. 

“The Mirthful Heart” — Abbie Betinis

“O Tannenbaum” — arr. Alice Parker and Robert Shaw

“Jesus Christ the Apple Tree” — Elizabeth Poston, arr. Matthew Goinz

“Beside Thy Manger” — Rachel DeVore Fogarty

“I Saw Three Ships” — arr. Reginald Bowens

“Go Tell it on the Mountain” — arr. Marvin V. Curtis

“Silent Night” — Franz Gruber, arr. Christopher H. Harris

Dakota and the Snow Phoenix — Chris Foss 

“Must Be Santa” — Hal Moore and Bill Fredricks, arr. Jon Nicholas

“You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” — Albert Hague

“Love is Christmas” — Sara Bareilles

Valerie Kahler grew up in a musical family and started playing cello and piano in 3rd grade.  She began her radio career in 1989 as a volunteer at KNAU (now Arizona Public Radio) in Flagstaff, Arizona.  She worked there as a classical host and music director for more than a decade before moving to Minnesota to work for MPR.   In addition to classical music, other passions include sewing, singing and cooking.  She shares her life with her partner, John, an artist.


Valerie Kahler

‘Christmas With Cantus’ is a beloved holiday tradition for YourClassical MPR listeners featuring the eight voices of the male vocal ensemble live in concert. 


Christmas With Cantus

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