Today we celebrate the Quincentennial of the birth of Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina; that is, the 500th Anniversary of one of the great Fathers of Western and Christian music. Our guest is Michael Anderson, Chair of Musicology at the Eastman School of Music and director of the Schola Antiqua Chicago.

Celebrating Christmas with untraditional songs. We hope these songs will inspire you and enable you to celebrate this Season with joy!

The mystery of Christmas is the mystery of God’s love; and ultimately, our response to His love. Let us celebrate the coming of the baby Jesus lying in a manger with music. He came to save us!

Handel's "Messiah" is the story of salvation set to music, and the first section of this masterpiece explores the season of Advent using the words of Old Testament prophecy. Be prepared - The Messiah is coming!

The first half of this program is dedicated to my father, Robert Burdick. This is a sampling of some of the music he loved both ragtime and classical. The second half features some of the songs that I love! Songs that bring peace and hope.