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4 Colorado holiday performances to watch from home

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by Joe Davidson • Published on • Last modified on
A Kantorei Christmas at Denver's Saint John's Cathedral, 2019.
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RMPBS will feature a variety of full-length Colorado holiday programs this year: rock and roll, chamber orchestra, ballet, and choral.

During this unprecedented holiday season, four Colorado arts organizations have worked with Rocky Mountain PBS, and PBS, to create a gift to the community, holiday traditions to enjoy from home.

We hope these programs bring a bit of holiday magic into your season. Please let a friend or family member know who may enjoy them! We've heard stories of families watching Colorado Ballet's The Nutcracker together while using video chat to connect with grandchildren.

In addition to broadcast, programs will livestream on rmpbs.org, and be available for streaming after broadcast on the PBS Video App, across devices, under the "RMPBS Presents" show category (or search for programs by name).

These local programs join a full schedule of holiday specials from PBS.

The United States Air Force Academy Band Presents Holly & Ivy

Thursday, December 17, 8:30 p.m.

The Academy Band's traditional Holly & Ivy program expands with new world-debut arrangements, plus clips of cadets and service members sharing holiday wishes.

View full program details on Facebook.

Christmas Fantasia: Chamber Orchestra of the Springs

Thursday, December 17, 9:30 p.m.

Join the Chamber Orchestra of the Springs for a holiday performance featuring the music of Corelli, Vivaldi, Lauridsen, Handel and seasonal favorites, recorded at First Christian Church in downtown Colorado Springs.

View full program notes for songs and background information.

The Nutcracker, By Colorado Ballet

Friday, December 18, 9:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 24, 7:00 p.m.
Friday, December 25, 12:00 a.m. Midnight

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Join artists of Colorado Ballet to celebrate the spirit of the season in this 60-year holiday tradition.

Rocky Mountain PBS
Colorado Ballet's "The Nutcracker" on RMPBS Nov. & Dec.

A Kantorei Christmas at Saint John’s Cathedral, Denver, Colo.

Thursday, December 24, 9:00 p.m.

Re-live last year’s holiday performance at the visually and acoustically stunning Saint John’s Cathedral in Denver.

View full program details on the Kantorei website or download a pdf (11.8 MB - large file) of the program notes with lyrics to sing along.

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A Kantorei Christmas at Saint John's Cathedral on Rocky Moun

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