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'A Christmas Day Recital: 31st Organ Noels with Organist Stephen Williams & Bethlehem Musicians

Although Christmas & classical music -- like wine and cheese – make for a delectable pair, Christmas Day is hardly the time for attending classical concerts. Truth is, not much is going on. Church services, on the other hand, tend to step up their game on the holiday, which is exactly what happened this past Christmas Day at the Cathedral Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, PA, where, according to the Morning Call, Cathedral Church Organist Stephen Williams (joined by three Bethlehem musicians) presented his 31st Organ Noels program in a Christmas Day recital.
By Steve Nagel

  • 'Enter to Win: YourClassical Honors King’s College Chapel's 500th Year; 'A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols'

    As far as carols are concerned, few things evoke Christmas like an Anglican choir... and at the forefront of the Anglican choir tradition is the Choir of King's College, which for 87 years has broadcasted its signature event -- 'A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols' -- every Christmas Eve at 3pm GMT. Although a thoroughly British institution, Christmas celebrations all over the world have made use of this warm and imaginative Christmas accompaniment, which signifies the start of holiday celebrations. In light of the chapel's anniversary, YourClassical honors King's College Chapel's 500th year with a chance to win several pieces of chapel memorabilia.
    By Steve Nagel

  • 'Sufi Muslim Musicians Perform Christmas Carols in TATA Sky Advertisement [WATCH]

    Although 2015 has had its ugly side -- replete with cultural and political hurdles -- the Christmas season has continued to march on with its annual messages of love, compassion, and generosity. While Christmas could, on one hand, be viewed as a much-needed escape from these hurdles, the Indian broadcasting company TATA Sky has chosen to connect the holiday with world affairs by sending out a heartwarming message of cultural unity. In a TATA Sky advertisement, three Sufi Muslim musicians perform Christmas carols during the holiday season as a gesture of good faith -- the kind only music can relay.
    By Steve Nagel
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