Holiday Programs 2024
WEKU-FM and WEKU Classical Holiday Programs
WEKU PROGRAMS:
Thu. Nov. 28 Noon - 2pm
On the Splendid Table’s annual Thanksgiving show, Francis Lam takes calls and comes to the rescue of Thanksgiving cooks, kitchen helpers, and inner guests during the biggest cooking day of the year.
On the Splendid Table’s annual Thanksgiving show, Francis Lam takes calls and comes to the rescue of Thanksgiving cooks, kitchen helpers, and inner guests during the biggest cooking day of the year.
Sun. Dec. 15 at 8p
LexPhil and the Lexington Singers return to the Cathedral of Christ the King for this Lexington holiday tradition in a program of sacred orchestral and choral works.
LexPhil and the Lexington Singers return to the Cathedral of Christ the King for this Lexington holiday tradition in a program of sacred orchestral and choral works.
Fri. Dec. 20 at 7p
Pianist Bob Thompson welcomes vocalist Zara Bode and trumpet player Dr. James Moore for our holiday jazz celebration, "Joy to the World."
Pianist Bob Thompson welcomes vocalist Zara Bode and trumpet player Dr. James Moore for our holiday jazz celebration, "Joy to the World."
Fri. Dec. 20 at 8p
Join the Kennedy Center and NPR Music for this annual holiday tradition highlighting jazz pianists and their favorite seasonal music, captured live in concert with a small audience. The all- star lineup includes Patrice Rushen, Gerald Clayton and Eric Reed. Felix Contreras hosts.
Join the Kennedy Center and NPR Music for this annual holiday tradition highlighting jazz pianists and their favorite seasonal music, captured live in concert with a small audience. The all- star lineup includes Patrice Rushen, Gerald Clayton and Eric Reed. Felix Contreras hosts.
Fri. Dec. 20 at 9p
Roger Chesser has curated a special 3-hour Christmas presentation of classic jazz.
Roger Chesser has curated a special 3-hour Christmas presentation of classic jazz.
Wed. Dec. 25 at 12p
We love the holidays, but sometimes things don’t go as planned. This seasonal special hosted by Meg Wolitzer, offers three tales about uncommon roads travelled by the celebrants.
We love the holidays, but sometimes things don’t go as planned. This seasonal special hosted by Meg Wolitzer, offers three tales about uncommon roads travelled by the celebrants.
Wed. Dec. 25 at 1p
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.
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.
Thu. Dec. 26 at 8p
This NPR favorite returns with the best of the best Hanukkah Lights stories from the last 30 years. Hosted by Susan Stamberg and Murray Horwitz.
This NPR favorite returns with the best of the best Hanukkah Lights stories from the last 30 years. Hosted by Susan Stamberg and Murray Horwitz.
Fri. Dec. 27 at 9p
Roger Chesser has curated a special 3-hour holiday presentation of classic jazz.
Roger Chesser has curated a special 3-hour holiday presentation of classic jazz.
Tues. Dec. 31 Midnight - 4 am
An NPR tradition every New Year's Eve since the 1970s, Toast of the Nation is the perfect audio complement for the occasion. It's festive jazz you can party to, all night long. The line-up is almost confirmed and it’s sure to be a good time.
An NPR tradition every New Year's Eve since the 1970s, Toast of the Nation is the perfect audio complement for the occasion. It's festive jazz you can party to, all night long. The line-up is almost confirmed and it’s sure to be a good time.
WEKU CLASSICAL PROGRAMS:
Thu. Nov. 28 at 11am on WEKU Classical
On Thanksgiving, host Andrea Blain and classical music fans from all around the country take some time to give thanks and celebrate one of life's most meaningful gifts: music. It's "Every Good Thing" — an hour of stories and music to celebrate.
On Thanksgiving, host Andrea Blain and classical music fans from all around the country take some time to give thanks and celebrate one of life's most meaningful gifts: music. It's "Every Good Thing" — an hour of stories and music to celebrate.
Thu. Nov 28 12-1p on WEKU Classical
Through their signature narrative programming, Cantus will weave together stories and songs celebrating gratitude and community. Don't miss this special broadcast, designed to uplift the human spirit and honor the season.
Through their signature narrative programming, Cantus will weave together stories and songs celebrating gratitude and community. Don't miss this special broadcast, designed to uplift the human spirit and honor the season.
Wed. Dec. 18 at 9p on WEKU Classical
LexPhil and the Lexington Singers return to the Cathedral of Christ the King for this Lexington holiday tradition in a program of sacred orchestral and choral works.
LexPhil and the Lexington Singers return to the Cathedral of Christ the King for this Lexington holiday tradition in a program of sacred orchestral and choral works.
Sat Dec 21 at Noon on WEKU Classical
Listen as host Andrea Blain explores music and customs that have roots in ancient winter celebrations and traditional Christmas festivals. The music features classical ensembles and soloists like Apollo’s Fire and Bryn Terfel, as well as traditional instruments like harp, fiddle and mandolin.
Listen as host Andrea Blain explores music and customs that have roots in ancient winter celebrations and traditional Christmas festivals. The music features classical ensembles and soloists like Apollo’s Fire and Bryn Terfel, as well as traditional instruments like harp, fiddle and mandolin.
Tue Dec 24 at 3p on WEKU Classical
Hosted by Lynne Warfel, All Is Bright: Contemplative Music for Christmas presents one hour of gorgeous, contemplative music related to the Christmas season and its symbolism. This program uses sacred choral music grouped in a way to tell the traditional Christmas story by way of songs about angels, the star, and the manger scene. Featured artists include Cambridge Singers, Cantus, and Chanticleer.
Hosted by Lynne Warfel, All Is Bright: Contemplative Music for Christmas presents one hour of gorgeous, contemplative music related to the Christmas season and its symbolism. This program uses sacred choral music grouped in a way to tell the traditional Christmas story by way of songs about angels, the star, and the manger scene. Featured artists include Cambridge Singers, Cantus, and Chanticleer.
Tue Dec 24 4-6p on WEKU Classical
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is world-wide Christmas Eve performance of a service of Biblical readings, carols, and related seasonal Classical music. This special will be presented by one of the world’s foremost choirs of men and boys and performed in an acoustically and architecturally renowned venue, the 500-year-old Chapel of King’s College, Cambridge, England.
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is world-wide Christmas Eve performance of a service of Biblical readings, carols, and related seasonal Classical music. This special will be presented by one of the world’s foremost choirs of men and boys and performed in an acoustically and architecturally renowned venue, the 500-year-old Chapel of King’s College, Cambridge, England.
Wed Dec 25 at 10a on WEKU Classical
Welcome Christmas is a perennial Christmas favorite from VocalEssence, one of the world’s premiere choral groups, conducted by Philip Brunelle. This program presents an hour of traditional carols and new discoveries, including the world premiere of two carols from the annual Christmas Carol Contest.
Welcome Christmas is a perennial Christmas favorite from VocalEssence, one of the world’s premiere choral groups, conducted by Philip Brunelle. This program presents an hour of traditional carols and new discoveries, including the world premiere of two carols from the annual Christmas Carol Contest.
Wed Dec 25 at 11a
This one-hour program of holiday favorites, new and old, will be presented live in concert by Chanticleer, the superb 12-man ensemble known as "an orchestra of voices." Chanticleer is one of the premiere vocal ensembles in the nation. The ensemble has won two Grammys and is a member of the American Classical Music Hall of Fame.
This one-hour program of holiday favorites, new and old, will be presented live in concert by Chanticleer, the superb 12-man ensemble known as "an orchestra of voices." Chanticleer is one of the premiere vocal ensembles in the nation. The ensemble has won two Grammys and is a member of the American Classical Music Hall of Fame.
Wed Dec 25 12-2p on WEKU Classical
For one and a half centuries, St. Olaf has been a hub of connections, knowledge, and growth. And for more than a century, the St. Olaf Christmas festival has been a cherished part of that history. Join us as we celebrate their legacy.
For one and a half centuries, St. Olaf has been a hub of connections, knowledge, and growth. And for more than a century, the St. Olaf Christmas festival has been a cherished part of that history. Join us as we celebrate their legacy.
Wed Dec 25 at 3p
In Christmas with Cantus, Cantus weaves together three holiday stories with time-honored carols and new classics. Blending narration and song, the program features Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol and Christine Lê’s The Hawai’i Snowman, alongside Mark Twain’s “A Letter from Santa Claus,” offering an opportunity to reflect on the meaning and joy of the holiday season.
In Christmas with Cantus, Cantus weaves together three holiday stories with time-honored carols and new classics. Blending narration and song, the program features Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol and Christine Lê’s The Hawai’i Snowman, alongside Mark Twain’s “A Letter from Santa Claus,” offering an opportunity to reflect on the meaning and joy of the holiday season.
Wed Jan 1 at 2p
The popular annual New Year’s Day Concert will be performed by the Vienna Philharmonic under the baton of Maestro Daniel Barenboim. With this concert it is not only the desire of the Vienna Philharmonic to provide musically definitive interpretations of the masterworks of this genre, but also, as musical ambassadors of Austria, to send people all over the world a New Year's greeting in the spirit of hope, friendship and peace.
The popular annual New Year’s Day Concert will be performed by the Vienna Philharmonic under the baton of Maestro Daniel Barenboim. With this concert it is not only the desire of the Vienna Philharmonic to provide musically definitive interpretations of the masterworks of this genre, but also, as musical ambassadors of Austria, to send people all over the world a New Year's greeting in the spirit of hope, friendship and peace.
