San Diego Symphony Celebrates The Holiday Season With Concert Lineup

The holiday season - and the San Diego Symphony's special holiday concert calendar - are quickly approaching. Check out the listings below!

DECEMBER CONCERTS

SUN DEC 2 | MOZART AND DVORAK
Johannes Debus, conductor

Jeff Thayer, violin

The unique commissioned work that opens this program brings together Mexican composer Javier

Witold Lutos?awski wrote his charming Polish folk music-based Little Suite in response to criticism of his First Symphony as being "too modern." Antonín Dvo?ák's Sixth Symphony brought him international recognition, and shows his developed style following German traditional form infused with Czech folk melodies. Concertmaster Jeff Thayer performs Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's final violin concerto, which contains a hint of international influence in the final movement.

THU DEC 6 | RUSH HOUR 2.0: BAROQUE AND THE MANDOLIN

Johannes Debus, conductor

Avi Avital, mandolin

Renowned artist Avi Avital is featured on this program that celebrates the Baroque and one of Antonio Vivaldi's best-known concertos from The Four Seasons. Note: This "Rush Hour 2.0" concert begins at 6:30pm and runs less than 90 minutes with no intermission.

FRI DEC 7 | SAT DEC 8 | VIVALDI AND BACH WITH AVI AVITAL

Johannes Debus, conductor

Avi Avital, mandolin

Renowned artist Avi Avital performs two well-known Baroque concertos on the mandolin in his Jacobs Masterworks debut with the San Diego Symphony. The juxtaposition of baroque with Russian masterworks, including tributes by Anton Arensky and Igor Stravinsky to Piotr Tchaikovsky, creates a rich textural contrast.

FRI DEC 14 | LOVE ACTUALLY IN CONCERT

George Stelluto, conductor

A modern holiday classic featuring ten interlocking stories of love set around Christmastime, Love Actually contains clever dialogue, huge laughs, a big heart and one of the most amazing casts ever assembled, many of whom are now, 15 years later, household names. Written and directed by Richard Curtis, this screening will feature Craig Armstrong's delightful score performed LIVE by the San Diego Symphony.

SAT DEC 15 | FRI DEC 21 | SAT DEC 22 | NOEL NOEL

Sameer Patel, conductor

Bryonha Marie Parham, vocals

San Diego Master Chorale

San Diego Children's Choir

The San Diego Symphony invites you to make Copley Symphony Hall your home for the holidays at our annual "Noel Noel" concert. Broadway darling Bryonha Marie Parham (Ragtime, Book of Mormon, Porgy and Bess, Prince of Broadway) will amp up the Christmas mood with her powerhouse voice and her 100-watt personality as she sings magical favorites including "Believe" from Polar Express and "White Christmas." Choirs fill the hall with joy in traditional favorites like "Carol of the Bells, " "Silent Night" and "Sleigh Ride." Sing your own heart out with the symphony during the audience-sing-along and visit with the North Pole's most famous resident! Join us to celebrate the beauty of Copley Symphony Hall adorned for the season and the music of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra.

SUN DEC 16 | NOEL NOEL (FAMILY)

Sameer Patel, conductor

Bryonha Marie Parham, vocals

San Diego Master Chorale

San Diego Children's Choir

San Diego Symphony invites you to make Copley Symphony Hall your home for the holidays at our annual "Noel Noel" Family concert. Broadway darling Bryonha Marie Parham (Ragtime, Book of Mormon, Porgy and Bess) will amp up the Christmas mood with her powerhouse voice and her 100-watt personality as she sings "Believe" from the movie Polar Express. Tap your feet to the music of A Charlie Brown Christmas and sing your heart out with the symphony during the audience-sing-along. The whole family will enjoy hearing the beloved story of "The Night Before Christmas" as the orchestra brings the words to life in music.

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