We’re officially in the holiday season and Twin Cities PBS has all the music and performances to get you in the festive mood. Whether you need some classical favorites to bake gingerbread to or some new favorites to get your holiday party started, we have you covered. So tune in, stream on the PBS Video App, or enjoy on TPT Passport to hear all the lovely notes of the season!
The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
TPT 2 Friday, Dec. 9 at 10pm
Join Alan Cumming for the real story of the Nutcracker and the Mouse King with the beloved music of Tchaikovsky. Featuring the Royal Scottish National Orchestra under the direction of John Maurcei, this new version is a rare holiday treat!
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All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914
TPT LIFE Saturday, Dec. 10 at 7pm
Out of the violence a silence, then a song. A German soldier steps into No Man’s Land singing “Stille Nacht.” Thus begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music, peace. A remarkable true story, told in the words and songs of the men who lived it.
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O Holy Night: Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir
TPT 2 Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 7pm
TPT 2 Saturday, Dec. 24 at 6pm
TPT 2 Sunday, Dec. 25 at 12pm
Tony Award-nominee Megan Hilty and television and film actor Neal McDonough join The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square for the Irish-inspired edition of this heartwarming annual celebration of music and holiday traditions.
In Performance at the White House: Spirit of the Season
TPT 2 Friday, Dec. 23 at 8pm
Revel in dazzling musical performances from the White House in celebration of the holiday season, featuring President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., host Jennifer Garner, Andrea Bocelli, Camila Cabelo, Eric Church, and more!
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A St. Thomas Christmas: Bloom Eternal
TPT 2 Friday, Dec. 23 at 9pm
Continue a beloved holiday tradition from Twin Cities PBS and celebrate the Advent and Christmas season. Drawing from both familiar traditional carols and innovative contemporary selections, this performace offers a specifically commissioned piece for the concert, “Lo How a Rose E’er Blooming” by Roger Cichy. A Twin Cities PBS original production.
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