From the Archives - Carols for Christmas

By Frank Byrne,

Sam Wisman

Published December 17, 2024 at 11:42 AM CST

Host Frank Byrne has prepared a program of carols composed over two centuries. Music by Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Morton Gould, and Benjamin Britten will remind us of the long history and musical traditions of the holiday.

Compositions and Recordings

Ceremony of Carols
by Benjamin Britten
David Hill and the Choir of Westminster Cathedral

Noels pour instruments
by Marc-Antoine Charpentier
Bernard Labadie and Les Violins du Roy

Suite of Christmas Hymns
by Morton Gould
Morton Gould Orchestra

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Frank Byrne

Frank Byrne is the host of From the Archives.

Sam Wisman

Sam Wisman is a senior producer for 91.9 Classical KC and a backup announcer for KCUR 89.3