WYSU (88.5 FM), the public radio service of Youngstown State University, will air special holiday programs from Tuesday, Dec. 15 through Christmas Day (Friday, Dec. 25).
Holiday programs include:
• Classical Music with Gary Sexton – Peter Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker,” Act 1. The Berlin Philharmonic performs with Semyon Bychkov conducting. Noon, Tuesday, Dec. 15.
• Classical Music with Gary Sexton – Peter Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker,” Act 2. The Berlin Philharmonic performs with Semyon Bychkov conducting. Noon, Wednesday, Dec. 16.
• Classical Music with Gary Sexton – “Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Christmas Oratorio,” Part One (for the First Day of Christmas). The Munich Bach Orchestra and Choir perform with Karl Richter conducting. Noon, Friday, Dec. 18.
• “A Paul Winter Winter Solstice” – Features a performance by the Paul Winter Consort and the glorious pipe organ at New York’s Cathedral of St. John the Divine. 7 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 20.
• Classical Music with Gary Sexton – George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah,” Part 1, plus “Hallelujah Chorus.” Gabrieli Consort and Players perform with Paul McCreesh conducting. Noon, Monday, Dec. 21.
Christmas Eve
• “Welcome Christmas!” – This perennial Christmas favorite from VocalEssence includes the world premiere of two carols from the annual Christmas Carol Contest. 9-10 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 24.
• “A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols” – This beloved, annual Christmas tradition features a live service of word and music from the Chapel of King’s College in Cambridge, England. 10 a.m.-noon.
• An afternoon of holiday favorites from Classical 24. Noon-3 p.m.
• “Performance Today” – Fred Child hosts this annual musical celebration of Christmas from various concert halls, churches, and auditoriums. 7-9 p.m.
Christmas Day
• “All is Bright: Contemplative Music for Christmas” – An hour of choral music that tells the traditional Christmas story. Features performances by Cantus, Chanticleer, Cambridge Singers, Bryn Terfel, Emma Kirkby, and Jessye Norman. 9-10 a.m., Friday, Dec. 25.
• “Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square” – Includes arrangements of familiar carols and lesser-known melodies. 10-11 a.m.
• “Hollywood Holiday” – A festive musical retrospective of some of Hollywood’s most-cherished films inspired by Charles Dickens’ classic character, Ebenezer Scrooge. 11 a.m.-noon.
• “Hygge Holiday: Cozy Classics” – Features a mix of nostalgic, wintertime classical pieces. Noon-1 p.m.
• “St. Olaf Christmas Festival” – Includes hymns, carols, choral works and orchestral selections. Features more than 500 student musicians in five choirs, and the St. Olaf Orchestra. 1-2 p.m.
• “A Choral Christmas with Stile Antico” – Stile Antico, the award-winning choir from London, pays a visit to St. Paul’s church on Harvard Square for a concert of sacred music for the Christmas season. Features the most acclaimed composers of the Renaissance. 2-3 p.m.
• “Jazz Night in America: A Holiday Celebration” – A night of swinging holiday classics featuring The Sherman Irby sextet. Recorded live from Dizzy’s Club at Jazz At Lincoln Center. Christian McBride hosts. 7-8 p.m.
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