If you aren't feeling festive quite yet, we have just the thing. Our lineup of holiday specials runs through New Year's Day on both HPR-1 and HPR-2.
Wednesday, December 18
Paul Winter's 38th Annual Winter Solstice Celebration - 8-10 p.m. on HPR-1
On the darkest night of the year, we head back to New York's Cathedral of St. John the Divine to hear an encore performance of The Paul Winter Consort.
Sunday, December 22
Hawaii Youth Symphony 2019 Concert - 3-5 p.m. on HPR-2
A broadcast of HYS’s winter concert, emceed by HPR Classical Music Director Gene Schiller. This performance features young talent from across the state.
The Real Deal: The Yule Deal Jazz Christmas Special - 8-10 p.m. on HPR-1
Host Seth Markow travels through time from Bessie Smith to Don Tiki, plus Louis Armstrong's last recording, his immortal reading of "The Night Before Christmas."
Tuesday, December 24
Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Held annually at King’s College in Cambridge, the Festival was introduced in 1918 to bring a more imaginative approach to worship.
St. Olaf Christmas Festival - 10 a.m.–12 p.m. on HPR-2
The 2019 Christmas Festival features the St. Olaf Orchestra, St. Olaf Choir, St. Olaf Cantorei, St. Olaf Chapel Choir, Manitou Singers, Viking Chorus, and more.
Wednesday, December 25
Christmastime in New York: The Cathedral Choir of St. John - 8-9 a.m. on HPR-2
Recorded live at the Medieval Sculpture Hall at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in December 2012, this program spans hundreds of years and tells the story of the nativity.
A Handel & Haydn Society Christmas from Capitol Public Radio - 9-10 a.m. on HPR-2
Featuring Christmas choral music from Boston’s Handel & Haydn Society, America’s oldest continuously performing ensemble. Hosted by Cale Wiggins.
Messiah with Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra - 10 a.m.-12 p.m. on HPR-2
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, an all-star cast of soloists, and The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh join together for one of the most festive musical events of the year.
Jonathan Winters' "A Christmas Carol" - 11 a.m.–12 p.m. on HPR-1
Master comedian Jonathan Winters presents a distinctive reading of this holiday classic, using a special performing edition prepared by Dickens for his own presentations.
365 Holidays with The Canadian Brass - 3-4 p.m. on HPR-2
The Canadian Brass performs new arrangements of Christmas music along with the classic versions of Christmas and Hanukkah songs they’ve made popular over their 30 year history.
Welcome Christmas from America Public Media - 4-5 p.m. on HPR-2
It's an hour of joyful holiday music featuring the Minneapolis-based chorus, VocalEssence, and hosted for the fourteenth year by APM's John Birge.
Hygge Holiday: Cozy Classics - 5-6 p.m. on HPR-2
Host Elena See plays a mix of wintry and nostalgic classical pieces designed to accompany listeners as they enjoy cozy wintertime activities.
The Christmas Revels: In Celebration of the Winter Solstice - 6-8 p.m. on HPR-2
A joyful theatrical celebration of the winter solstice that travels the world each year. It showcases a variety of cultural traditions including music, dance, folktales, and rituals.
Bytemarks Cafe: 2019 Retrospective - 6:30 p.m. on HPR-1
A look back on interviews of the past year, including Micah Kane of Hawaii Community Foundation and Rich Wacker from American Savings Bank.
Tuesday, December 31
Bridging the Gap featuring Jon Alan
- Starting at 10 p.m. on HPR-1HPR music host Jon Alan closes out the decade with a special New Year’s Eve lineup on Bridging the Gap.
Wednesday, January 1
The Score: New Beginnings - 9-10 a.m. on HPR-2
This week on The Score we celebrate New Beginnings with music from "Bridget Jones's Diary," "Pretty Woman," "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel," and more.
New Year's Day From Vienna 2020 - 10 a.m.–12 p.m. on HPR-2
The 2020 Vienna Philharmonic New Year's Concert takes place under the baton of Andris Nelsons in the Musikverein in Vienna.
Capitol Steps “Politics Takes A Holiday” - 11 a.m.–12 noon on HPR-1
A satirical look on the news of the day with the Capitol Steps' New Year's edition of "Politics Takes a Holiday." Featuring songs from their latest album, "The Lyin' Kings."
Bytemarks Cafe: Looking forward to 2020 - 6:30–7 p.m. on HPR-1
A look ahead to the trends and stories coming in 2020.
