Pasadena Symphony Presents Holiday Candlelight Concert in All Saints Church, 12/3

Ring in your holiday season this year with the Pasadena Symphony performing a sleigh ride of musical gems by candlelight in Pasadena's landmark All Saints Church on December 3 at 7:00pm. The Symphony, led by returning guest conductor Grant Cooper, will be joined by special guests soprano Lisa Vroman, the Donald Brinegar Singers, the Los AngeLes Children's Chorus, and the LA Bronze handbell choir in a joyful celebration sure to get audiences into the holiday spirit.

"We are very excited to be performing inside All Saints for our Holiday Candlelight concert," stated Paul Jan Zdunek, CEO of the Pasadena Symphony Association. "Not only is it an architectural masterpiece that lends itself to an intimate evening with the Symphony, but it has a rich history of inclusion that we hope to capture with our program."

The concert will feature holiday classics such as O Holy Night, Ave Maria, and Respighi's The Adoration of the Magi to caroling favorites including Deck the Hall, Jingle Bells and Ding Dong Merrily on High. Additional pieces on the program include Hanukkah's L'dor vador, a soulful Go Tell It On the Mountain, What Are You Doing New Year's and other sounds of the season. The Pasadena Symphony's musicians will also have an opportunity to shine with splendid solos in this intimate concert. A complete program listing is available on the Pasadena Symphony's website.

All Saints Church, constructed between 1923 and 1924, is one of Pasadena's most cherished buildings and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Under the direction of lead architect Reginald Johnson, the church showcases the Gothic Revival style prominent in the early 20th century, a perfect home for an intimate musical experience in old world style.
The interior, boasting legendary Tiffany and Judson Studio windows, will be lit by candlelight according to maestro Grant Cooper. "We want to showcase the warmth of the building as an accent to the performers. It is going to be an opportunity to revisit a style of performance that is quite rare."

Tickets to Holiday Candlelight with the Pasadena Symphony are limited. Reservations start at $30 and may be purchased either at www.pasadenasymphony-pops.org or by contacting the box office at 626.793.7172.

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