Cape Ann Symphony Kicks Off Holiday Season With Holiday Pops Concert

The Cape Ann Symphony's annual Holiday Pops Concert, the exciting annual celebration of holiday music favorites, kicks off the holiday season on Saturday, November 25 at 8 pm & Sunday, November 26 at 2 pm.

This joyful Cape Ann Symphony holiday tradition features a program of holiday favorites by Leroy Anderson, Vaughn Williams, Delius, Leontovich, Pierpont and Mozart as well as the annual audience sing along. The Cape Ann Symphony Chorus, under the direction of Rockport's Wendy Betts, joins the orchestra, under the musical direction of conductor Yoichi Udagawa, to perform a selection of songs of the season.

According to Conductor Udagawa, "This program is a celebration of the holiday season for the whole family. It's a fabulous, joyful way to start the holiday festivities. We typically sell out these concerts, so we urge people to buy their tickets now!"

The Cape Ann Symphony concerts are held at the Manchester-Essex High School auditorium on 36 Lincoln Street in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA. Manchester-Essex High School Auditorium is handicapped accessible. Single ticket prices are $43 for adults, $38 for senior citizens, $15 for Students of any age; $5 for youth 12 years old and under. For tickets and information, call 978-281-0543 or visit www.capeannsymphony.org.

Photo credit: Jeph Ellis