Songs of Thanks with Cantus
Thanksgiving Day at 8am and 2pm
Through their signature narrative programming, the acclaimed octet Cantus will weave together stories and songs celebrating gratitude and community. Don't miss this special broadcast, designed to uplift the human spirit and honor the season.
Shadowglow: Thanksgiving with The American Sound
Thanksgiving Day at 9am and 3pm
This Thanksgiving enjoy an hour of music celebrating the special radiance of autumn and the richness of the holiday—music inspired by the uncanny fire of starlight, the hopeful warmth of luminaria, the lamps of gratitude we light within ourselves, even the golden glow of beloved Thanksgiving treats fresh from the oven. Michael Torke’s Appalachian-inspired "Spoonbread" is a scrumptious soundtrack for puttering in the kitchen, and Peter Boyer’s "Radiance," the incandescent “Choose Something Like a Star” from Randall Thompson’s "Frostiana," Michael Whalen’s nostalgic "Shadows of October," Kenji Bunch’s contemplative "Luminaria" and Craig Hella Johnson’s affirming "The Song That I Came to Sing" fill the holiday with shimmering nuances of gratitude and hope.
A Thanksgiving of American Folk Hymns
Thanksgiving Day at 11am and 5pm
Thanksgiving is a time for gathering with loved ones to give thanks to God for the bounties of life. It’s a heartwarming holiday which opens the festive season. In this special, enjoy music performed by BYU’s combined choirs and philharmonic. In addition, learn about the history of this uniquely American holiday.
Every Good Thing
Thanksgiving Day at 10am and 4pm
This Thanksgiving, host Andrea Blain and classical music fans from all around the country take time to give thanks and celebrate one of life's most meaningful gifts: music. It's Every Good Thing — an hour of stories and music to celebrate Thanksgiving.
A Feast for the Ears
Thanksgiving Day Noon-2pm
As families come together and give thanks, “A Feast for the Ears” reflects on the rich history and traditions of this well-loved American holiday and highlights music by American composers. Host Mark Perzel presents a melodic and intriguing exploration of Thanksgiving history, lore and roots in early European harvest festivals, as well as a thoughtful examination of the holiday's evolution and contemporary traditions.
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