Stay warm and by the radio (or smart phone, or smart speaker) with specials to celebrate Christmas on 90.5 WUOL. We have annual favorites, like A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, and some new sounds from Imani Winds and St. Olaf. Here's the schedule:
December 22, 10pm: The Ballad of the Brown King by Margaret Bonds, hosted by scholar Dr. Louise Toppin, a performance by New York City-based The Dessoff Choirs and Orchestra and soloists.
December 23, 10pm: St. Olaf Christmas Festival, one of the nation's most cherished holiday celebrations, hosted by Valerie Kahler
Christmas Eve, 9am: Carols as Home with the Imani Winds, features a modern take on classic Christmas carols, hosted by Imani Winds founding oboist, Toyin Spellman-Diaz.
Christmas Eve, 10am: A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, the annual, live broadcast from the 500-year old King's College hosted by Michael Barone.
Christmas Day, 8am: Welcome Christmas! hosted by John Birge, with VocalEssence, one of the world’s premiere choral groups, singing traditional carols and new discoveries.
Christmas Day, noon: A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols (repeat)
December 26, 10pm: Ancient Carols, hosted and produced by WUOL host Laura Atkinson, we journey through the story of Jesus' birth with music from the 12th, 15th, and 16th centuries.
