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Radio 3 celebrates Christmas with its annual day of Christmas music from around Europe. Louise Fryer presents concerts from Austria, Finland, Norway and Great Britain.

Radio 3 celebrates Christmas with its annual day of Christmas music from around Europe. The first part of the day has concerts from Austria, Finland, Norway and Great Britain.

Presented by Louise Fryer.

12pm Austria
The Chamber Choir of the Kunstuniversit盲t, Graz perform traditional advent folk tunes, plus music by Bruckner and Brahms.

1.05pm Finland - LIVE
Soprano Marjukka Tepponen and the Lahti Brass Quintet perform traditional Finnish Christmas music at the Kallio Church, Helsinki.

2pm Norway
The Oslo Philharmonic Chorus and Orchestra perform traditional Norwegian carols, plus music by Bach, Mendelssohn and Pratorius

3pm Great Britain - LIVE
From St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge, the 大象传媒 Singers perform a programme of old and new music including Thomas Tallis, James MacMillan and John Tavener.

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Sun 19 Dec 2010 12:00

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