MSPR Specials for Thanksgiving Day

“Life Is a Gift” @ 9am

A Thanksgiving celebration with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Selections include “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come;” “All Things Bright and Beautiful;” “Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep;” “Hymn of Praise;” and more.

“Thanksgiving with Cantus” @ 10am

Cantus is one of the premiere men’s vocal ensembles, and with Alison Young, talk about the holiday, music, and food. This year’s program will focus on the importance of heritage, including works from the Sacred Harp, Lakota Wiyanki by Herrington/Woodside, and features the premiere of Psalm of the Soil by Sarah Kirkland Snider.

“Giving Thanks: A Celebration of Fall, Food, & Gratitude” @ 11am

With music and stories for Thanksgiving, its Giving Thanks with John Birge.  New for 2013, two wise, witty women join us at the table: Julia Sweeney, celebrated writer and actor; and Anne Lamott, best-selling author. Classical music is the heart and soul of the original Giving Thanks. This year features a tribute to Bach, including Simone Dinnerstein; Eric Whitacre’s gorgeous setting of e.e. cumming’s i thank You God for most this amazing day; and Dawn Upshaw sings Maria Schneider’s breathtaking new setting of Winter Morning Walks by Poet Laureate Ted Kooser.

“Now and Again” @ 7pm

Join Steve Young for a new edition of ‘Now and Again’…outright foolishness, brain-teasers, and music that you don’t hear on radio very often! Rebroadcast on Sunday, December 1st @ 4pm.

“The Byrds: There is a Season” @ 8pm

A two hour documentary on The Byrds, the continuously groundbreaking band who bridged the gaps between The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Pete Seeger, the Beach Boys, the Los Angeles psychedelic underground and classic country. Their memorable music set the stage for everyone from the Eagles to Tom Petty to R.E.M. Each hour is hosted by singer-songwriter Laura Cantrell, and covers a distinct period of their prolific history.