WELCOME CHRISTMAS!
Welcome Christmas is a perennial Christmas favorite from VocalEssence, one of the world's premier choral ensembles, conducted by Philip Brunelle and G. Phillip Shoultz. Join host Bonnie North for an hour of traditional carols and new discoveries, including including the world premiere of three beloved Latvian carols by composer Ēriks Ešenvalds.
Host
Bonnie North
For host Bonnie North, classical music is more than just a genre — it's a way of life. She stumbled into the world of radio after
responding to a newspaper ad for Vermont Public Radio seeking a classical music DJ for its Sunday afternoon show. Despite having no
previous radio experience, she was confident in her knowledge of classical music and took a chance. She created an audition tape,
and the rest is history. Her favorite composer depends on her mood. Sometimes she seeks the meditative sounds of Giovanni Pierluigi da
Palestrina, while other times she craves the angular compositions of Igor Stravinsky. Of course, she also loves the classics by composers
who include Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frideric Handel. But she is always looking for
contemporary composers and is eager to discover new musical talents. Outside of work, she loves to attend live music events. She also enjoys
traveling and having friends and family scattered throughout the United States and Europe. But her love for animals is just as strong, and
she often volunteers at animal shelters. She is an avid duathlon participant, combining her love for running and biking in one exciting event.
Length
One hour
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Playlist Available: November 25, 2024
Promo spot available: November 22, 2024
Program rundown available: November 25, 2024
Date content will be available: November 29, 2024
Broadcast Window
November 29, 2024 - December 31, 2024
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