Tonight: Jonathan Winters’ A Christmas Carol and All is Bright: Contemplative Music for Christmas

Tonight at 7:00 on the “Evening Concert” on FM 90.9 the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra is pre-empted so we can bring you two Holiday Specials: “Jonathan Winters’ A Christmas Carol” and “All is Bright: Contemplative Music for Christmas”. 

Thursday December 20: Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra pre-empted for Holiday Specials

Holiday Special: Jonathan Winters’ ‘A Christmas Carol (Encore)

An updated version of a public radio tradition hosted by NPR's Susan Stamberg. Master comedian Jonathan Winters presents a distinctive reading of Dickens' holiday classic, with a special performing edition prepared by Dickens for his own presentations. Also featuring Mimi Kennedy.

Holiday Special: All is Bright: Contemplative Music for Christmas (New!)

…an hour of gorgeous, contemplative choral music. Hosted by Lynne Warfel

Traditional: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel - Robert Shaw Chamber Singers

Anonymous: Angelus ad Virginem - Monteverdi Choir

Traditional Basque: Gabriel’s Message - Choir of Clare College, Cambridge

Part: Magnificat - Tallis Scholars

Traditional: The Angels and the Shepherds - The Dale Warland Singers

Culloton: Angels We Have Heard on High – Summer Singers

Traditional French:  Quittez, Pasteurs (Come, Leave Your Sheep) - Seraphic Fire

Traditional: Huron Carol (‘Twas in the Moon of Wintertime) - Chanticleer

Higdon: O Magnum Mysterium - Handel and Haydn Society Chorus

Rutter: Carol of the Magi - VocalEssence

Traditional Medieval:  The Friendly Beasts -The Dale Warland Singers

Gruber: Silent Night – Utah Chamber Artists

MacGimsey: Sweet Little Jesus Boy - Jessye Norman