Bach Society Christmas Candlelight Concert

The Bach Society of Saint Louis’ Christmas Candlelight Concert is back to sprinkle magic on your holiday season. This treasured St. Louis tradition has been delighting audiences since 1951. Come together with your loved ones, sing heartwarming carols and enjoy the enchanting ambiance of the Candlelight Processional. Delight in the harmonious melodies brought to life by the esteemed Bach Society Chorus and Orchestra, under the direction of Music Director and Conductor, A. Dennis Sparger and featuring award-winning soprano Josefien Stoppelenburg. Recognized as one of the “Top 20 Live Christmas Events in North America” by BBC Music  Magazine, this concert guarantees an

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Get into the holiday mood at 7pm, with Bach & Beyoncé, as Girl Conductor Maria A. Ellis and special guest Malena Smith Music discuss Malena's upcoming holiday concert and new album, all while creating festive mocktails — don't miss this episode!

🎟️ & 🎧 www.malenasmith.com

Tune in to Classic 107.3 – Radio Arts Foundation at 107.3FM or 96.3HD2, stream online at classic1073.org, on audacy.com, via TuneIn, or wherever else you find your radio content.

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Listen at 5pm to join Itzhak Perlman the superstar violinist as he tells the story of the Jewish festival of lights. This engaging one-hour special includes numbers from Itzhak Perlman’s radio addicted childhood in Israel; evocative songs in Yiddish and Ladino; classical music that revolves around the Maccabee heroes of the story; and Hanukkah gems by American folk singers. The master storyteller also regales you with jokes and memories, plus tales of three classic Hanukkah symbols: the menorah, the latke, and, of course, the dreidel. A good time for the whole family, at Itzhak Perlman’s Chanukah Radio Party! This program will air again on December 15 at 5pm. See the complete Classic 107.3 holiday schedule here: classic1073.org/holiday-programs-2023

Tune in at 107.3FM or 96.3HD2, stream online at classic1073.org, on audacy.com, via TuneIn, or wherever else you find your radio content. #classic1073 #ItzhakPerlman #hanukkah #chanukah

We had a great time meeting with Michael Cross, president of ​The St Louis – Bologna Sister Cities today. Listeners can learn more below and purchase tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/benedetta-orsi-friends-5th-annual-christmas-concert-tickets-717441004357

Coming up at 4pm, join Jonathan Miller, artistic director of Chicago a cappella and a longtime champion of Jewish choral music, for an inspiring and informative show featuring choral music set to Hanukkah texts. Familiar tunes include “I Have a Little Dreidel” (both in its original Yiddish form and in a neo-funk Hebrew/English setting), a swing version of “S’vivon” by Steve Barnett, and a lively setting of the traditional melody for “Al-Hanissim” (“For the Miracles”) by Elliot Levine. All selections are performed by Chicago a cappella, the virtuoso vocal ensemble formed in 1993. Jonathan Miller provides liturgical and cultural background as part this unique look inside old and new choral Hanukkah traditions. This program will air a second time on December 15 at 4pm. See the complete Classic 107.3 holiday schedule here: classic1073.org/holiday-programs-2023

Tune in at 107.3FM or 96.3HD2, stream online at classic1073.org, on audacy.com, via TuneIn, or wherever else you find your radio content. #classic1073 #chicagoacappella #hanukkah #chanukah

With Hanukkah beginning at sundown tonight, we'd like to wish a chag sameach to all of our listeners who celebrate. We have some special Hanukkah programming tonight and on Friday, December 15. Plan your holiday listening at classic1073.org/holiday-programs-2023

Tune in at 107.3FM or 96.3HD2, stream online at classic1073.org, on audacy.com, via TuneIn, or wherever else you find your radio content. #classic1073 #chicagoacappella #hanukkah #chanukah