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Charlotte Lessons & Carols from St. John's 2011 Christmas at St. JohnsDavid Tang’s exciting vocal ensemble VOX returns to WDAV’s yearly live broadcast joined by other area choirs and musicians as well as members of the community reading scripture passages. The Létourneau organ adds to the festivities in the restored and resonant sanctuary of St. John’s Baptist Church in the Elizabeth neighborhood of Charlotte. (An original WDAV production)

Friday, 12/2, noon & Sunday, 12/4, 6 p.m.


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Charlotte Chamber Music Holiday Concert – Sing We Nowell Abigail Haynes Lennox 100Another live broadcast holiday tradition from WDAV. This year soprano Abigail Haynes Lennox – whose crystalline voice has thrilled audiences in the Carolinas with her performances ranging from high Baroque cantatas to traditional Appalachian folk tunes – is front and center with the Seicento String Band (led by former CCM Artistic Director Henry Lebedinsky) in a program of French, Spanish and even Scottish Baroque holiday music. (An original WDAV production)

Tuesday, 12/6, noon & Sunday, 12/11, 5 p.m.

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Echoes of Christmas 2011 ornamentFor more than 30 years, The Dale Warland Singers provided magical performances to listeners across the country. Drawing upon the group's archive of live performances, Dale Warland together with host Brian Newhouse create a collection of the best and most moving choral classics celebrating Christmas.

Sunday, 12/11, 6 p.m. & Sunday, 12/25, 4 p.m.


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Christmas Vespers from Davidson College ornamentAnother holiday tradition, presented with pride by WDAV: the annual Advent service from Davidson College Presbyterian Church. (An original WDAV Production.)

Sunday, 12/11, 7 p.m.
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St. Olaf Christmas Festival 2011 ornament

A service in song and word that has become one of the nation’s most cherished holiday celebrations. The festival includes hymns, carols, choral works, and orchestral selections celebrating the Nativity and featuring more than 500 student musicians who are members of five choirs and the St. Olaf Orchestra.

Friday, 12/16, 7 p.m. & Saturday, 12/24, 8 p.m.

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Welcome Christmas! Vocal Essence

A perennial favorite featuring the Minneapolis-based ensemble, VocalEsssence. Recognized internationally as one of America's premier choral arts organizations, VocalEssence is led by the visionary conductor Philip Brunelle.

Sunday, 12/18, 6 p.m. & Saturday, 12/24, 5 p.m.

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Carolina Live - An Old Salem Christmas 2011 ornamentConductor Robert Moody leads the Winston-Salem Symphony and guests in a program of Baroque, Moravian and traditional holiday selections from Gray Auditorium in the village of Old Salem, one of the most historically rich spots in the Carolinas. (An original WDAV production)

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Friday, 12/23, 7 p.m. & Saturday, 12/24, 3 p.m.

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Christmas Eve with Mike McKay TMike McKay outside 100pxhe perfect way to start a special day: holiday favorites throughout the morning drawn from the vast collection of seasonal recordings in the WDAV music library, and presented by the ever-genial Mike McKay.

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Saturday, 12/24/2011, 7 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.

A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols 2011 - LIVE! Holiday Kings College ChoirThis trans-Atlantic live broadcast tradition continues with the world-famous Christmas Eve service, brought to you live from King’s College, Cambridge, England.

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Saturday, 12/24, 10 a.m.

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A Carolina Christmas from Biltmore Estate with Kathy Mattea
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Christmas with Morehouse and Spelman Glee Clubs Morehouse and Spelman Glee Clubs 100pxOne of the great holiday traditions in America, the choirs of Morehouse and Spelman Colleges – two of the most prestigious historically black institutions in the nation – get together to present a spine-tingling concert program.

Saturday, 12/24, 2 p.m. & Sunday, 12/25, 1 p.m.

Jonathan Winters' A Christmas Carol

Jonathan Winters 100 pxAn updated version of a public radio tradition hosted by NPR's Lisa Simeone. Master comedian Jonathan Winters presents a distinctive reading of Dickens' holiday classic from a special performing edition prepared by Dickens himself for his own presentations.

Saturday, 12/24, 7 p.m. & Sunday, 12/25, 5 p.m.



A Chanticleer Christmas

ChanticleerThe San Francisco-based men’s chorus is one of the world’s best male ensembles. Known as an “orchestra of voices,” they’re recognized worldwide for their brilliant technique and musicality, and they’re especially beloved during the holidays.

Saturday, 12/24, 7 p.m. & Sunday, 12/25, noon


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“Feliz Navidad” from Concierto

Frank Dominguez 100Frank Dominguez shares traditional Spanish language villancicos of the season and sacred works by composers such as Joaquín Rodrigo, as well as traditional international carols and Christmas songs performed by Hispanic artists such as tenor Plácido Domingo and pianist Gabriela Montero. (An original WDAV production)

Saturday, 12/24, 10 p.m.



Biscuits & Bach – Baroque for Christmas 2011 Rachel Stewart 2011 Exterior 75Rachel Stewart samples Bach’s Christmas Oratorios and other Baroque holiday favorites, as well as traditional music of the season from the Renaissance to the early 18th century, in an all-new holiday edition of the program. (An original WDAV production)

Sunday, 12/25, Christmas Day, 7 a.m.
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Choral Showcase Holiday Edition ornamentNew program host Theresa Woody shares her favorite choral music of the season, as well as sacred choral works for the holiday. (An original WDAV production)


Sunday, 12/25, 6 p.m.
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Pipedreams Christmas Edition Michael Barone 100pxHost Michael Barone shares stirring holiday selections performed on the “king of instruments.”

Sunday, 12/25, Christmas Day, 7 p.m.

Christmas “Down Under” with Tom Burge Tom Burge 100Charlotte Symphony trombonist and WDAV Sunday evening host Tom Burge shares his favorite carols, holiday instrumentals and sacred works for the season, and talks about what the holiday is like in the Southern Hemisphere. (An original WDAV production)

Sunday, 12/25, 8 p.m.

“Feliz Año Nuevo” from Concierto Frank Dominguez 100WDAV’s Frank Dominguez presents a lively program of Latin-flavored classical music and classical “crossover” to ring in the New Year. (An original WDAV production)

Saturday, 12/31 New Year's Eve
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New Year’s Day from Vienna 2012 New Year 100pxDirect from the Golden Hall of the Musikverein in Vienna, it’s the most popular classical music concert in the world with the Vienna Philharmonic performing waltzes, polkas and more.

Sunday, 1/1, New Year's Day, 2 p.m.



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