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Concert preview: Through annual concerts, choir is synonymous with Christmas

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By Blair Howell, For the Deseret News

Published: Saturday, Dec. 8 2012 2:00 p.m. MST

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“Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir” is the No. 1-rated entertainment program on PBS during the holidays.

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His most recent recording is “Storyteller,” which follows “Alfie,” “Bring Him Home” and “After a Dream.” Boe’s wife Sarah is a Utah-raised and University of Utah-trained actress, and the couple and their two children are part-time residents of Salt Lake City.

Tom Brokaw, the “NBC Nightly News” anchor for more than two decades and a former host of the network’s “Today Show,” previously performed with the choir when he recorded “9/11: Rising Above,” a “Music and the Spoken Word” special broadcast. He is the author of “The Greatest Generation" and other best-selling books.

He has been awarded a Peabody Award, two duPonts and several Emmys. Brokaw lives on a ranch in Montana with his wife Merideth. The two have been married since 1962 and have three daughters.

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BYUalum
South Jordan, UT

We are looking forward to this wonderful concert with magnificent tenor, Alfie Boe. For those attending, look up some of his work and life story on the internet. You will be amazed at this incredible talent who is going to be a part of the Mormon More..

  • 6:50 a.m. Dec. 11, 2012
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MapleDon
Springville, UT

We are also thrilled to be able to go to this upcoming concert. We've made this annual Christmas concert a lasting family tradition. My father has contributed much to the Church in donations and other efforts over the years. As such, he's More..

  • 8:55 a.m. Dec. 11, 2012
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