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Christmas At St. Olaf: Rejoice, Give Thanks, And Sing

Anton Armstrong, artistic director of St. Olaf College Christmas Festival.
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Anton Armstrong, artistic director of St. Olaf College Christmas Festival.

Airs Monday, Dec. 24, 2012 at 10 p.m. & Tuesday, Dec. 25 at 5 a.m. on KPBS TV

This production of one of the nation’s most highly acclaimed annual musical celebration marks the 100th anniversary of the annual Christmas Festival from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota.

Featuring St. Olaf’s renowned choirs and orchestra, the program’s rich blending of compositions will highlight selections from previous Christmas Festivals, including excerpts from R.V. Williams "Hodie."

Additionally, this centennial performance will debut newly commissioned works by American composers André J. Thomas and David N. Childs.

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Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the annual Christmas music festival showcasing the choirs and orchestra of St. Olaf College.