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Fresh Aire with Mannheim Steamroller

Celebrate 30 years of holiday magic and 40 years of “Fresh Aire” compositions with this special.

  • Fred Vigeant
Mannheim Steamroller concert on December 23, 2014 at the Orpheum Theater in Omaha, Nebraska

 Courtesy of Sara Hoffman

Mannheim Steamroller concert on December 23, 2014 at the Orpheum Theater in Omaha, Nebraska

Watch Mannheim Steamroller 30/40 Live on Monday, August 16 at 8pm on WITF. You can stream WITF TV live on our website and through the PBS Video app on Roku, Apple TV and iPhone and Android smartphones. The program is also available on-demand through the PBS Video app.

 

Celebrate 30 years of musical holiday magic and 40 years of groundbreaking “Fresh Aire” compositions with this milestone special from the American group known for their blending of classic music and rock.  Mannheim Steamroller 30/40 Live combines interviews and behind-the-scenes footage with musical performances.

Mannheim Steamroller 30/40 Live was captured over two evenings in 2014 at the Orpheum Theater in Omaha, Nebraska, the group’s hometown.

The program features songs from their ever-popular Mannheim Steamroller Christmas annual tour, including the iconic “Deck the Halls” arrangement by Grammy Award-winning composer Chip Davis, “God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen,” “Silent Night,” and a special performance of “Greensleeves” featuring Elyse Davis, the daughter of Chip Davis.

New performances from composer/producer Davis’ early career “Fresh Aire” series include “Toccata” and Four Rows of Jacks.”

Watch Mannheim Steamroller 30/40 Live Monday August 16 on WITF. Enjoy encore presentations on Saturday August 21 at 1pm and Sunday August 22 at 9:30pm.  During the broadcast you will have the opportunity to make a donation to get tickets to see Mannheim Steamroller in concert later this year.

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