Mark the season with a spread of programs you won’t find elsewhere!
A special CHRISTMAS TAPESTRY awaits listeners this year, as DZFE’s Tiffany is joined by guest co-host, former music director of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, Eugene Castillo, in a series of musical and meditative conversations on works for the season by JS Bach, Benjamin Britten, Samuel Barber, Gerald Finzi, Francis Poulenc and Felix Mendelssohn. The five programs debut on Dec 4 (Sat, 1900h).
After a hiatus, radio drama returns to the broadcast this year with Lucy Maud Montgomery’s ANNE OF GREEN GABLES. Meet the irrepressible Anne Shirley as she makes her way in her new life in Avonlea. The Focus on the Family Radio Theatre adaptation of the children’s classic began its run on November 29 (Mon 1230). For the schedule of cycles, visit [https://bit.ly/3re2nUj].
Dr RC Sproul presents a RENEWING YOUR MIND teaching series for the Nativity Season — COMING OF THE MESSIAH. From November 28, the five-episode program contemplates the historical and theological details of Christ’s fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning his coming. For more details, visit [https://bit.ly/3I24fWe].
Rejoice! EARLY MUSIC NOW bids listeners take in the joyful and contemplative sounds of the season. Together with the program’s producer and host Sara Schneider, enjoy the one-hour special, GAUDETE! EARLY MUSIC FOR CHRISTMAS, featuring performances by The Cardinall’s Musick, Theatre of Voices, Cappella Romana, and Oltremontano. (17 Dec, Fri 1300/ 26 Dec, Sun 130).
Out of the St. Olaf College Christmas Festival comes ALL EARTH IS HOPEFUL, a SING FOR JOY special featuring (24 Dec, Fri 630 / 28 Dec, Tue 1400/ 02 Jan, Sun 130).
Come out and play on December 12 to celebrate National Children’s Broadcasting Day (Sun 1000) with classical music for kids. Join us for a DZFE kids’ hour, PLAYDATE! (12 Dec, Sun 1000) and later in the afternoon, catch the Yuletide Children’s episode of CHAMBER MUSIC IN PROGRESS (Sun 1500).
Last of the year but not least, DZFE flips the calendar to rousing shouts of “Freude!” Our annual NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH BEETHOVEN’S NINTH countdown this year features a performance led by Leonard Bernstein (31 Dec, Fri 2300).
It’s a December of radio programs as only DZFE can make it. Be sure to tune in!
