Holiday Music Archives - Northwest Public Broadcasting

Special Holiday Radio Programs on NWPB: December and New Year’s Day

By Anjuli Dodhia November 30, 2023

Turn on your radio, pour a cup of tea, cozy up to a warm fire, and enjoy uplifting music, heartwarming stories and inspiring performances to celebrate the season. Here’s a list of special programs coming your way throughout the month of December.Read More

Special Holiday Radio Programs On NWPB: Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Day 2023

By Anjuli Dodhia November 16, 2023

Thanksgiving is a time of gratitude. For food, family, friends, and for the first stewards of this land we call America: Indigenous Tribes. This Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Day, join NWPB for music and stories that reflect the meaning of tradition and gratitude.Read More

‘Tis The Season Of Firsts: Holiday Opera Premieres Through The Centuries

By Steve Reeder December 24, 2021

1895 Cover of the Piano Score for Rimsky-Korsakov's opera, Christmas Eve

The holiday season has always been popular for introducing new works, including many perennial favorites. In Italy, the day after Christmas became especially meaningful to composers and impresarios.Read More

‘Tis The Season Of Firsts: Concert Premieres Over The Holiday Season

By Steve Reeder December 23, 2021

The holiday season inspires all kinds of thoughts, often having to do with reflection, celebration and renewal. For musicians and concert presenters, this time of year has long served as a period for introducing new works, whether specifically related to the season or not. Classical music offers a wealth of examples.Read More

A Jazz Piano Christmas: 2020

By NPR News December 9, 2020

Pianist Kenny Barron performs as the audience looks out at the Opera House at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.. CREDIT: Felix Contreras

This year's edition of "A Jazz Piano Christmas" features REDWOOD, Cory Henry and Kenny Barron. We're celebrating the holidays with swing from the East Coast jazz scene. Read More

‘Tis The Season Of Firsts: December Classical Music Premieres Through The Years

By Steve Reeder December 14, 2018

‘Tis the season for all manner of festivities, from celebrations of the holidays at home to premieres of new works for the theatre. In fact, many productions enjoyed their first performances at this special time of year. Read More

Keep Your Candles Burning Brightly: 2018 Holiday Radio Programs On NWPB

By Anjuli Dodhia November 30, 2018

Turn on your radio, pour a cup of tea, cozy up to a warm fire, and enjoy uplifting music, heartwarming stories and inspiring performances to celebrate the season. Here’s a list of special programs coming your way throughout the month of December.Read More

Holiday Programs 2015

By Jessie Jacobs December 1, 2015

The Musikverein is home to the Vienna Philharmonic – spend New Year’s Day with this world famous orchestra and NWPR on their yearly radio special. Clemens Pfeiffer / Wikimedia […]Read More

Celebrating the Classical Music Fathers

By Jessie Jacobs June 18, 2015

You read about music for mom earlier this year – now it’s time to celebrate dad in the classical music world. Throughout music history, famous fathers have come in all […]Read More