KMFA Classical 89.5, Austin's Home for the Holidays is presented by ABC Home & Commerical Services with additional support by I Live Here I Give Here, Loewy Law Firm, Jackson Walker, Prosperity Bank, Estes Audiology, Dr. Simone Scumpia of Austin Thyroid and Endocrinology, Terry McDaniel & Company Investment Counsel, and Velocity Credit Union.

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9:00 p.m. | My Journey, Yours: A Cantus Immigration Special

A program of works anchored by Elise Witt's piece of the same name, explores the courage of those who leave their homes in search of a brighter future and how they adapt to their new homeland. This program honors the struggle, courage, and deep humanity of migration with music from around the world, as well as a newly commissioned piece by Melissa Dunphy, one of today's most compelling compositional voices. 

9:00 p.m. | Classical Austin - Giving Thanks Special (Encore Presentation)

Dianne Donovan invites you to tune in for a special Giving Thanks edition of Classical Austin with special guests from the KMFA Classical 89.5 staff sharing stories about what they are grateful this year along with special selections celebrating the season.

9:00 a.m. | Every Good Thing

Host Andrea Blain and classical music fans from all around the country take some time to give thanks and celebrate one of life's most meaningful gifts: music. It's Every Good Thing - an hour of stories and music to celebrate Thanksgiving.

12:00 p.m. | Giving Thanks

Giving Thanks shares music and stories that reflect the meaning of gratitude. And this year for its 25th anniversary, the show presents the best moments of a quarter century of guests, including Stanley Tucci, Anne Lamott, Deepak Chopra, and many more.

4:00 p.m. | This Land - Thanksgiving with the American Sound

We're carrying this program of uplifting music that reflects America's rich diversity from WOSU for the second time in this updated edition for 2023.

12:00 p.m. | Reclaiming the Soundwaves with Connor Chee 

Celebrate Native American Heritage Day with Navajo pianist and composer Connor Chee as he embarks on a mission to translate traditional Navajo vocables to the modern piano. Host Scott Blankenship talks with Chee about his artistic process, the importance of preserving Navajo music for future generations, plus the premiere of Unbroken: Music for the Navajo Code Talkers, commissioned by American Public Media. 

6:00 p.m. | Coltman Competition Special 

Jeffrey Blair hosts a special KMFA Listen Local program featuring highlights from Austin Chamber Music Center's 10th Annual Coltman Competition. The program includes performances from this past year's finalists and winners in both the Junior and Senior Divisions. Learn more about this year's competition here.

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