WQXR Christmas Concert
Originally Aired: Monday, December 12, 2022
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Join some of your favorite WQXR hosts for an evening of holiday music! Classic carols and a few surprises from violinist Lara St. John, flutist Jennifer Grim, members of the New York Pops. Soprano Laquita Mitchell and the Clarion Choir will fill the space with tidings of comfort and joy.
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New York Pops
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Founded 40 years ago to promote and celebrate the American songbook, the New York Pops led by Stephen Reineke are a New York institution. Several members of the orchestra will join us with some holiday favorites.
Clarion Choir
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The multi-Grammy nominated Clarion Choir led by Steven Fox has been performing for more than a decade. Based in New York, the choir has performed all throughout North America and Europe. Some of their collaborators include: The English Concert at Carnegie Hall, The Knights, the Orchestra of St. Luke’s, and Madonna at the 2018 Met Gala.
Jennifer Grim
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Flutist Jennifer Grim, has been called “a deft, smooth flute soloist” by the New York Times. She’s performed through the US and Europe and in New York she’s played with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and St. Luke’s Chamber Ensemble.
Lara St. John
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The New York Times calls Canadian born violinist Lara St. John a “high-powered soloist.” St John describes herself as a soloist, musical maverick, video editor, survivor and iguanamama. Her recordings range from classical to new works, to folk music and more! She’s soloed with all the world’s great orchestra, and she runs her own recording label – Ancalagon.
Laquita Mitchell
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Soprano Laquita Mitchell has performed on concert and opera stages all over the world. This native New Yorker is praised for her “wide expressive range and big-hearted sound.”
