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* Segment on HarmoniaSegment on Harmonia

Time: 12:11 am

The St. John of Damascus Society has collaborated with the early music-themed NPR show Harmonia on a segment dedicated to Byzantine Christmas music, and it will be broadcast the week of 17 December. Check local listings for broadcast times; in Bloomington, the episode containing the segment will be broadcast on Thursday 20 December at 9pm, and again on Sunday 23 December at 12pm, on WFIU 103.7. One request -- this is an experiment of sorts for all concerned, so if you like it and want to hear more, drop your NPR affiliate AND Harmonia a line telling them that! The summary of the episode from Harmonia's website: Week of December 17 Christmas Carols, Chant and Legend This week on Harmonia, we’re celebrating Christmas with music from a variety of traditions. We’ll explore the original tunes of two well-known carols, hear music based on legends of Saint Nicholas, and sample Byzantine chant sung during the Christmas season. Plus, baroque orchestra Apollo’s Fire offers a gift of Celtic holiday music in our featured release.
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* Segment on HarmoniaSegment on Harmonia

Time: 12:11 am

The St. John of Damascus Society has collaborated with the early music-themed NPR show Harmonia on a segment dedicated to Byzantine Christmas music, and it will be broadcast the week of 17 December. Check local listings for broadcast times; in Bloomington, the episode containing the segment will be broadcast on Thursday 20 December at 9pm, and again on Sunday 23 December at 12pm, on WFIU 103.7. One request -- this is an experiment of sorts for all concerned, so if you like it and want to hear more, drop your NPR affiliate AND Harmonia a line telling them that! The summary of the episode from Harmonia's website: Week of December 17 Christmas Carols, Chant and Legend This week on Harmonia, we’re celebrating Christmas with music from a variety of traditions. We’ll explore the original tunes of two well-known carols, hear music based on legends of Saint Nicholas, and sample Byzantine chant sung during the Christmas season. Plus, baroque orchestra Apollo’s Fire offers a gift of Celtic holiday music in our featured release.
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* Segment on HarmoniaSegment on Harmonia

Time: 12:11 am

The St. John of Damascus Society has collaborated with the early music-themed NPR show Harmonia on a segment dedicated to Byzantine Christmas music, and it will be broadcast the week of 17 December. Check local listings for broadcast times; in Bloomington, the episode containing the segment will be broadcast on Thursday 20 December at 9pm, and again on Sunday 23 December at 12pm, on WFIU 103.7. One request -- this is an experiment of sorts for all concerned, so if you like it and want to hear more, drop your NPR affiliate AND Harmonia a line telling them that! The summary of the episode from Harmonia's website: Week of December 17 Christmas Carols, Chant and Legend This week on Harmonia, we’re celebrating Christmas with music from a variety of traditions. We’ll explore the original tunes of two well-known carols, hear music based on legends of Saint Nicholas, and sample Byzantine chant sung during the Christmas season. Plus, baroque orchestra Apollo’s Fire offers a gift of Celtic holiday music in our featured release.
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* Segment on HarmoniaSegment on Harmonia

Time: 12:11 am

The St. John of Damascus Society has collaborated with the early music-themed NPR show Harmonia on a segment dedicated to Byzantine Christmas music, and it will be broadcast the week of 17 December. Check local listings for broadcast times; in Bloomington, the episode containing the segment will be broadcast on Thursday 20 December at 9pm, and again on Sunday 23 December at 12pm, on WFIU 103.7. One request -- this is an experiment of sorts for all concerned, so if you like it and want to hear more, drop your NPR affiliate AND Harmonia a line telling them that! The summary of the episode from Harmonia's website: Week of December 17 Christmas Carols, Chant and Legend This week on Harmonia, we’re celebrating Christmas with music from a variety of traditions. We’ll explore the original tunes of two well-known carols, hear music based on legends of Saint Nicholas, and sample Byzantine chant sung during the Christmas season. Plus, baroque orchestra Apollo’s Fire offers a gift of Celtic holiday music in our featured release.
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* Segment on HarmoniaSegment on Harmonia

Time: 12:11 am

The St. John of Damascus Society has collaborated with the early music-themed NPR show Harmonia on a segment dedicated to Byzantine Christmas music, and it will be broadcast the week of 17 December. Check local listings for broadcast times; in Bloomington, the episode containing the segment will be broadcast on Thursday 20 December at 9pm, and again on Sunday 23 December at 12pm, on WFIU 103.7. One request -- this is an experiment of sorts for all concerned, so if you like it and want to hear more, drop your NPR affiliate AND Harmonia a line telling them that! The summary of the episode from Harmonia's website: Week of December 17 Christmas Carols, Chant and Legend This week on Harmonia, we’re celebrating Christmas with music from a variety of traditions. We’ll explore the original tunes of two well-known carols, hear music based on legends of Saint Nicholas, and sample Byzantine chant sung during the Christmas season. Plus, baroque orchestra Apollo’s Fire offers a gift of Celtic holiday music in our featured release.
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* Segment on HarmoniaSegment on Harmonia

Time: 12:11 am

The St. John of Damascus Society has collaborated with the early music-themed NPR show Harmonia on a segment dedicated to Byzantine Christmas music, and it will be broadcast the week of 17 December. Check local listings for broadcast times; in Bloomington, the episode containing the segment will be broadcast on Thursday 20 December at 9pm, and again on Sunday 23 December at 12pm, on WFIU 103.7. One request -- this is an experiment of sorts for all concerned, so if you like it and want to hear more, drop your NPR affiliate AND Harmonia a line telling them that! The summary of the episode from Harmonia's website: Week of December 17 Christmas Carols, Chant and Legend This week on Harmonia, we’re celebrating Christmas with music from a variety of traditions. We’ll explore the original tunes of two well-known carols, hear music based on legends of Saint Nicholas, and sample Byzantine chant sung during the Christmas season. Plus, baroque orchestra Apollo’s Fire offers a gift of Celtic holiday music in our featured release.
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* Segment on HarmoniaSegment on Harmonia

Time: 12:11 am

The St. John of Damascus Society has collaborated with the early music-themed NPR show Harmonia on a segment dedicated to Byzantine Christmas music, and it will be broadcast the week of 17 December. Check local listings for broadcast times; in Bloomington, the episode containing the segment will be broadcast on Thursday 20 December at 9pm, and again on Sunday 23 December at 12pm, on WFIU 103.7. One request -- this is an experiment of sorts for all concerned, so if you like it and want to hear more, drop your NPR affiliate AND Harmonia a line telling them that! The summary of the episode from Harmonia's website: Week of December 17 Christmas Carols, Chant and Legend This week on Harmonia, we’re celebrating Christmas with music from a variety of traditions. We’ll explore the original tunes of two well-known carols, hear music based on legends of Saint Nicholas, and sample Byzantine chant sung during the Christmas season. Plus, baroque orchestra Apollo’s Fire offers a gift of Celtic holiday music in our featured release.
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