We've got a wonderful line up of great holiday programs for you to enjoy!
Live On Air:
Saturday, December 21, 3-5PM: Celebrate a new Christmas tradition: The Classical California Sing-Along Special. Join with listeners across California and beyond as Jennifer Miller Hammel leads you through favorite carols and selections from Handel’s Messiah. Tune in to Classical California on Sat, Dec 21st from 3-5 PM.
Find the lyrics HERE!
Sunday, December 22, 7-9PM On NorCal Sunday Night, it’s a back-to-back holiday spectacular. At 7PM join Suraj Partha for the Glissando Holiday Special, an hour of music and merry-making for kids, families and the young at heart. Then at 8PM the beloved, Grammy-winning men’s chorus, Chanticleer, brings its rich, intricately blended sound to its signature holiday celebration. The centuries-spanning program ranges from Renaissance masterworks to roof-raising spirituals.
Tuesday, December 24th through Wednesday, December 25th enjoy 48 hours of Christmas on Classical California! Wall-to-wall Christmas favorites from first thing Christmas Eve morning all the way through Christmas night. Just turn on your radio, press play on the website, open up the app, or ask your smart speaker to play KUSC.
Monday December 30th to Tuesday December 31st 6AM to Midnight tune in to the Classical California Ultimate Playlist Top 100 Countdown. Ring in the New Year with the top 100 that you voted to make this years Ultimate Playlist. Cheers!
Streaming:
Music makes the season bright. That’s why Classical California expanded its selection of on-demand holiday streams.
Nuestra Navidad, our new holiday music from around the Spanish-speaking world.
Join Us for Nuestra Navidad
Tune in to Classical California’s Nuestra Navidad and let us take you on a musical journey filled with festive rhythms, heartfelt stories, and holiday joy.
From the fireworks in the sky to the quiet moments of reflection, Nuestra Navidad is our gift to you this holiday season. I hope it fills your home with warmth, your days with joy, and your holiday with music as magical as the people you share it with.
Feliz Navidad!
A Classical California Christmas, a 24/7 stream of favorite classical carols.
Listen to A Classical California Christmas
Joyful music for whenever you need a little dose of Christmas magic!
Tune into the updated Glissando stream for a brand new mix highlighting sounds of the season for kids and families.
Stream Glissando with Suraj Partha
Glide through musical worlds with a different adventure every 20 minutes. Hosted by Suraj Partha.
Video:
Rossini Inspired Truffle Stuffing
Kicking off the holiday season with a fan favorite, Rossini Truffle Stuffing narrated by Alan Chapman. Did you know Rossini was a foodie? Get the recipe!
History of Hansel and Gretel
It's not the charming holiday story your used to:
History of Hansel and Gretel
History of The Nutcracker
Classical California host Maggie Clennon Reberg shares the history of how the well known Christmas ballet almost didn't make it to it's now iconic status.
History of The Nutcracker
The History of Handel's Messiah
The perfect piece to celebrate holiday cheer!
Handel's Messiah
Greensleves
How did a medieval love song become a famous Christmas carol? Host Suraj Partha explains:
Greensleves
