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River City Rhythm: Greensleeves/Carol of the Bells

Classical MPR's Steve Staruch airs selections from 

 — a collection of seasonal offerings performed by some of the region's finest artists. You can receive the CD as a 

 when you become a member of Minnesota Public Radio.

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Gaspar Fernandes (attributed): Tleycan timochoquilia

Issac Lovdahl: They Brought a Joyful Song

Claudio Monteverdi/Timothy Mahr: Adoramus Te, Christi

Stephen Main: The Darkest Midnight in December

Traditional: Greensleeves/Carol of the Bells

Neil Hagberg/Abbie Betinis: Listen to the Angels

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Enjoy 10 tracks of Minnesota homegrown holiday music with 'Taste of the Holidays' from Classical MPR. There are performances both joyful and serene along with holiday recipes sure to make your season that much brighter! This year's CD includes performances by the Great River Chorale, the folk ensemble Sprig of That, the big brass sound of River City Rhythm and more.


Taste of the Holidays - 2019

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