The Philadelphia Orchestra Announces Their Holiday Events

This winter fill your holidays with the musical joys of the world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra. Bring your family, friends, or that special someone to hear the Fabulous Philadelphians play your favorite holiday classics in two spectacular programs-Glorious Sound of Christmas and Handel's Messiah. 'Tis the season at The Philadelphia Orchestra!

The Philadelphia Orchestra Association will also present a special New Year's Eve concert by Peter Nero and the Philly Pops. Visit www.phillypops.org for more information.

The Glorious Sound of Christmas (December 16-18, 2010)

The Fabulous Philadelphians lend their lush sound to festive favorites with Glorious Sound of Christmas. Named for the Orchestra's best-selling Christmas album, this joyful program includes sparkling carols-"Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," "O Come, All Ye Faithful," and "O Holy Night"-and timeless holiday classics -Sleigh Ride and excerpts from Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker-led by Associate Conductor Rossen Milanov and featuring the Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia.

A special addition to this year's program is William Holcombe's 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, which brings to life the wondrous world of Clement Clarke Moore's beloved poem through narration set to music. The narrator will be announced at a later date. Ideal for listeners of all ages, these merry concerts are sure to put you into the holiday spirit!

Handel's Messiah (December 19, 2010)

Messiah, the oratorio that Handel penned in 24 days in the summer of 1741, remains a miracle of musical creation, not just because of the speed with which it was composed but because of its unflagging inspiration and extraordinary durability. This Baroque classic has become as integral to the American holiday season as Dickens's A Christmas Carol or the film It's a Wonderful Life.

This winter, join conductor Paul Goodwin and The Philadelphia Orchestra for the ensemble's 50th consecutive annual performance of Handel's Messiah. Soprano Lisa Saffer, mezzo-soprano Michelle DeYoung, tenor Gordon Gietz, baritone Christòpheren Nomura, and The Philadelphia Singers Chorale (David Hayes, Music Director) join the Orchestra for this performance.

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Glorious Sound of Christmas

December 16 at 7:00 PM - Thursday evening - Verizon Hall at The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

December 17 at 7:00 PM - Friday evening - Verizon Hall at The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

December 18 at 7:00 PM - Saturday evening - Verizon Hall at The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

The Philadelphia Orchestra
Rossen Milanov Conductor
Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia

Mendelssohn "Hark! the Herald Angels Sing"

Holst "Christmas Day"

Humperdinck Prelude to Hansel and Gretel

Adam "O Holy Night"

Holcombe 'Twas the Night Before Christmas

Various The Many Moods of Christmas, Suite IV

Wade "O Come, All Ye Faithful"

Tchaikovsky Excerpts from The Nutcracker

Various A Symphony of Carols

Gruber "Silent Night"

Handel "Hallelujah" Chorus, from Messiah

Anderson Sleigh Ride

Traditional "We Wish You a Merry Christmas"

Tickets: $20-$108, 215.893.1999 or www.philorch.org/holiday2010

Handel's Messiah
December 19 at 2:00 PM - Sunday afternoon - Verizon Hall at The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
The Philadelphia Orchestra
Paul Goodwin Conductor
Lisa Saffer Soprano
Michelle DeYoung Mezzo-soprano - Philadelphia Orchestra Debut
Gordon Gietz Tenor
Christòpheren Nomura Baritone - Philadelphia Orchestra Debut
Handel Messiah

Tickets: $18-$105, 215.893.1999 or www.philorch.org/holiday2010

 

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