The WFMT Orchestra Series is pre-empted for 2 Holiday Specials
Tonight at 7:00 on the “Evening Concert” on WILL 90.9 FMHD1 we pre-empt our regularly scheduled concert broadcast so that we can bring you two holiday specials “365 Holidays with the Canadian Brass” and “Carols As Home with the Imani Winds”.
Wednesday, December 18, 7:00 pm: European Broadcasting Union EBU (24-12)
Pre-empted for 2 Holiday Specials:
365 Holidays with the Canadian Brass (via PRX)
The Canadian Brass play holiday favorites in new and classic arrangements. "365 Holidays" includes their exhilarating "Hanukah Medley", as well as "Joy to the World", "The First Noel", "Silent Night", a new arrangement of "Jingle Bells" in the style of Handel -- and many other tunes for the season.
The Canadian Brass performs new arrangements of Christmas music along with classic versions of Christmas and Hanukkah songs they've made popular over their 30 year history. Meet the players, hear how they celebrate the holiday spirit 365 days a year and enjoy their fun and inspiring holiday arrangements. (No playlist available at press time).
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Carols as Home with the Imani Winds (from APM)
Carols as Home features a modern take on classic Christmas carols, hosted by Imani Winds founding oboist, Toyin Spellman-Diaz. Toyin coaxes intimate stories of Christmas memories from the members of the ensemble, and why these classic carols are still essential today. Hosted by Toyin Spellman-Diaz
Jingle Bells – James Pierpont
Let it Snow – Jule Styne
Silent Night – Hans Gruber
Oh Holy Night – Adolphe Adam
This Christmas – Donny Hathaway
The Christmas Song – Mel Torme
I Saw Three Ships – Traditional
Go Tell it on the Mountain – Traditional
Christmas Time is Here- Vince Guaraldi
Carol of the Bells – Mykola Leontovych
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas – Ralph Blane/Hugh Martin