The Story Behind The Beloved Christmas Carol "Silent Night"
It was 204 years ago when "Silent Night" was first heard by Austrian villagers attending Christmas Eve mass in St. Nicholas Church in Oberndorf. How did this simple melody, with its words of comfort, become a beloved hymn of peace throughout the world? WRTI's Susan Lewis has the story.
Sing "Silent Night" with WRTI's Gregg Whiteside at the Kimmel Center on Dec. 16th
Let's share something extraordinary together! We're gathering at the Kimmel Center on Monday, December 16th at 6 PM to sing a beloved carol, side-by-side…
When 1,200 Music Lovers in Philadelphia Came Together To Sing a Beloved Carol, This Is What Happened
It was a dark December evening in Philadelphia, just a few days shy of the winter solstice. Decked in down against the cold, people streamed into the…
Watch and Listen: The Wissahickon H.S. Camerata Sings Christmas Carols Live on WRTI
Listen to this delightful performance by the Wissahickon High School Camerata Choir, led by John Conahan, when they were live on the radio and on the WRTI…
You're Invited! Sing at the Kimmel Center on Dec. 17 at 7 PM To Celebrate 200 Years of Silent Night
This month marks the 200th anniversary of the beloved Christmas carol "Silent Night," and we're inviting you to celebrate! Come sing at a free, community…
Jazz Album of the Week: South Philly Big Band's XMAS Featuring Najwa Parkins
December 10, 2018. What brings on that warm holiday feeling? A crackling fire, a hot toddy, lights on the tree and some excellent big band seasonal music.…
A Very Jon Batiste Christmas
The bandleader for The Late Show With Stephen Colbert has released a new album of "funkified" holiday classics. "I love remixing things and making them fit in a different context," he says.