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Broadcast Premiere of Handel's Messiah by VOX, David Tang and the NC Baroque Orchestra messiah-150px.jpgWDAV premieres a new recording of the Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah. The performance features the Charlotte-based chorus VOX and soloists led by David Tang, and the North Carolina Baroque Orchestra.
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Charlotte Lessons & Carols from St. John's Christmas at St. JohnsWDAV’s yearly live holiday broadcast returns with a program of beloved carols and holiday music illuminated by scripture readings. The Singers of Renaissance headline the concert led by Robert Pritchard, and are joined by the Wingate University Singers under the direction of Kenney Potter. An original WDAV production.


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The Eight Nights of Chanukah NaomiLewinThe Jewish holiday of Chanukah – the Festival of Lights – is celebrated over the course of eight nights. In a series of radio vignettes called The Eight Nights of Chanukah, Naomi Lewin of Classics for Kids tells the stories, and talks about the customs of the holiday, including the Chanukah miracle, lighting the menorah, traditional foods, and why Chanukah is so hard to spell.  Each of The Eight Nights of Chanukah also contains music for the holiday.
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Hanukkah Lights 2012

Hanukkah MenorahA perennial favorite, Hanukkah Lights features Hanukkah stories and memoirs written by acclaimed authors expressly for the show as read by Susan Stamberg and Murray Horwitz.


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St. Olaf Christmas Festival 2012 ornament

A service in song and word that has become one of the nation’s most cherished holiday celebrations. The festival includes hymns, carols, choral works, and orchestral selections celebrating the Nativity and featuring more than 500 student musicians who are members of five choirs and the St. Olaf Orchestra.

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Echoes of Christmas 2012 ornamentFor more than 30 years, The Dale Warland Singers provided magical performances to listeners across the country. Drawing upon the group's archive of live performances, Dale Warland together with host Brian Newhouse create a collection of the best and most moving choral classics celebrating Christmas.



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A Choral Christmas with Stile Antico stile-antico_fb.jpgThe award-winning choir from London pays a visit to St. Paul's Church on Harvard Square for a concert of radiant sacred music for the Christmas season. Hear the group's luminous blend of voices sing the intricately woven music of Thomas Tallis and William Byrd.


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Christmas Vespers from Davidson College ornamentAnother holiday tradition, presented with pride by WDAV: the annual Advent service from Davidson College Presbyterian Church. (An original WDAV Production.)

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Christmas with Morehouse and Spelman Glee Clubs Morehouse and Spelman Glee Clubs 100pxOne of the great holiday traditions in America, the choirs of Morehouse and Spelman Colleges – two of the most prestigious historically black institutions in the nation – get together to present a spine-tingling concert program.




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Handel's Messiah from Trinity Church HandelThe holiday favorite is performed at the site of its New World premiere in 1770.  Featuring the renowned Trinity Choir and Trinity Baroque Orchestra in Lower Manhattan, this annual New York City holiday favorite is available for the first time to a national audience.

 

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“Feliz Navidad” from Concierto

Frank Dominguez 100Frank Dominguez shares traditional Spanish language villancicos of the season and sacred works by composers such as Joaquín Rodrigo, as well as traditional international carols and Christmas songs performed by Hispanic artists such as tenor Plácido Domingo and pianist Gabriela Montero. (An original WDAV production)



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Biscuits & Bach – Baroque for Christmas

Rachel Stewart 2011 Exterior 75Rachel Stewart samples Bach’s Christmas Oratorios and other Baroque holiday favorites, as well as traditional music of the season from the Renaissance to the early 18th century. 

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Carolina Live Holiday Edition: The Best of Christmas Past Lauren Rico red 120 pxJoin us for highlights from the holiday programs of local ensembles in recent seasons, including the Singers of Renaissance in Charlotte, the Union Symphony Orchestra and Holiday Chorus and the Winston-Salem Symphony!

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A Chanticleer Christmas

ChanticleerThe San Francisco-based men’s chorus is one of the world’s best male ensembles. Known as an “orchestra of voices,” they’re recognized worldwide for their brilliant technique and musicality, and they’re especially beloved during the holidays.



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Choral Showcase Holiday Edition ornamentHost Theresa Woody shares her favorite choral music of the season, as well as sacred choral works for the holiday. (An original WDAV production)

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Christmas Eve with Mike McKay TMike McKay outside 100pxhe perfect way to start a special day: holiday favorites throughout the morning drawn from the vast collection of seasonal recordings in the WDAV music library, and presented by the ever-genial Mike McKay.


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A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols 2012 - LIVE! Holiday Kings College ChoirThis trans-Atlantic live broadcast tradition continues with the world-famous Christmas Eve service, brought to you live from King’s College, Cambridge, England.


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Christmas Eve with Matt Rogers Matt Rogers headshot 75 pxWDAV listeners get to experience Matt’s characteristic warmth for the first time during Christmas Eve. He’ll have the most uplifting and festive seasonal music from our collection.


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Performance Today Christmas Eve Edition Fred Child

Fred Child shares highlights from great seasonal concerts across the country and around the world.

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Jonathan Winters' A Christmas Carol Jonathan Winters 100 pxListen to an updated version of a public radio tradition hosted by NPR's Lisa Simeone. Master comedian Jonathan Winters presents a distinctive reading of Dickens' holiday classic.


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Night Music for a Christmas Eve Frank Dominguez

The gentle sound of the Night Music is the ideal way to usher in the holiday. Frank Dominguez hosts.

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Christmas Morning with Mike McKay Mike McKayThe perfect way to start a special day: holiday favorites throughout the morning drawn from the vast collection of seasonal recordings in the WDAV music library, and presented by the ever-genial Mike McKay.

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Christmas Day with Matt Rogers Matt Rogers headshot 75 pxWDAV listeners get to experience Matt’s characteristic warmth for the first time on Christmas Day. He’ll have the most uplifting and festive seasonal music from our collection (Voice-tracked).


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Performance Today Christmas Edition Fred Child is back with more seasonal selections recorded in memorable holiday concerts around the country.
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Welcome Christmas! Vocal Essence

A perennial favorite featuring the Minneapolis-based ensemble, VocalEsssence. Recognized internationally as one of America's premier choral arts organizations, VocalEssence is led by the visionary conductor Philip Brunelle.


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“Feliz Año Nuevo” from Concierto Frank Dominguez 100WDAV’s Frank Dominguez presents a lively program of Latin-flavored classical music and classical “crossover” to ring in the New Year. (An original WDAV production)

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Choral Showcase New Year's Edition Theresa Woody 75 pxHost Theresa Woody puts together an all-new program of choral selections that ring out the old and bring in the new. (An original WDAV production)


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WDAV Pops! New Year's Eve 2012 Frank DominguezFrank Dominguez changes gears from his usual Night Music pace to present a high-spirited program of light classics, pops arrangements and tasteful crossover selections. (An original WDAV production.)

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New Year’s Day from Vienna 2013 New Year 100pxDirect from the Golden Hall of the Musikverein in Vienna, it’s the most popular classical music concert in the world with the Vienna Philharmonic performing waltzes, polkas and more.
 



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