Conductor

Join the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra for a joyful evening celebrating a significant birthday of one of Britain’s most beloved composers and conductors, Sir John Rutter. A cherished friend of the Orchestra, John returns to the podium to lead a programme featuring his celebrated works.

Sir John Rutter Birthday Celebration

University of Oxford

The culmination of the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra’s 100th anniversary season, featuring Antonín Dvořák’s New World Symphony, a special commission by composer James Stephenson, and performances by the Pensacola Children’s Chorus and the newly established Pensacola Symphony Youth Orchestra.

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100th Anniversary Gala Concert Dress Rehearsal

Saenger Theatre Pensacola

100th Anniversary Gala Concert

He’s too modest to admit it, but Sir John Rutter might just be the world’s best-loved living classical composer. Millions have sung his music, millions more have been touched by it: fresh, sincere and written with genuine love, it’s part of all our lives.

For the RPO, any chance to work with Sir John is a special occasion, and tonight’s concert is no exception as he conducts the UK premiere of Reflections, a brand new piano concerto which will be performed by British pianist Steven Osborne.

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Sir John Rutter conducts Reflections

Cadogan Hall 

Destiny, Dance, and Spirit

Julie Rogers Theatre

And now for something completely different. Our series of intimate afternoon concerts continues with the duo of Section Principal Flute, Rachel Holt, and regular guest harpist Lucy Nolan. This combination of instruments makes for a particularly ethereal and otherworldly sound – great taking a pause from your day and letting the sounds wash over you.

We have a combination of music written especially for flute and harp, and arrangements of well-known pieces, with Rachel and Lucy providing insights into the composers and music throughout the performance. You might not have heard of Pearl Chertok, Jacques Ibert or Marc Bethomieu, but they really were harp specialists and knew how to write for the instrument. But for more familiar sounds we have flute and harp arrangements of Chopin’s famous Minute Waltz and Ashokan Farewell by American folk musician Jay Ungar, based on a Scottish lament.

Flute & Harp

The Museum of Making

The Beatles & Rutter Soul

McAllen Performing Arts Center

When the first candle burns on the Advent wreath and bright strings of lights begin to glow in the windows, when the calendar doors are gradually opened and the kitchen smells of cinnamon stars, gingerbread, and almond cookies – then it's Advent. And, of course, familiar Christmas melodies also put us in the mood for the festive season. That's why the MDR Children's Choir is touring with concerts, especially in the run-up to Christmas. For many years, it has been a tradition for the MDR Children's Choir to awaken anticipation of Christmas in its broadcast area with cheerful, contemplative songs.

A Thousand Stars

Kaisersaal

Christmas Brass

San Carlo Theatre

With this program, the orchestra wants to give its audience a real Christmas present. In the program, we have tried to collect the most beautiful Christmas melodies and the most famous Christmas songs. Everything from Sibelius' Christmas Carol, Koppången and Klang min vackra bjällra , to Sleigh Ride and Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, which are also included in the program. To help us, we have Norrköping-born Olle Persson as soloist and the choirs Bel Canto and Musikaliska Sällskapets Kammarkör. It almost couldn't get better. Here you really get the chance to fill up on all the energy and Christmas spirit needed for the holidays.

Sound and cheers

Louis de Geer konsert & kongress

The world comes together in this atmospheric choral concert and celebrates an international Christmas together. The MDR Children's Choir takes you far beyond Germany's borders and, with Christmas compositions from around the world, explores the festive customs of other nations. Wherever Christmas is celebrated, this special festival has its own unique sound. And everywhere, it has left its mark on all stylistic levels: The elaborate choral setting is as much a part of the Christmas repertoire as the simple folk song. Thus, the global concert presents the good news in a multilingual and colorful way, allowing Christmas carols to resonate in a new guise.

Sind die Lichter angezündet

King Albert Theater Bad Elster

Gewandhaus

South Bend’s favorite holiday tradition returns with Maestro Alastair Willis and a choir! A spectacular program of cherished Christmas carols and memorable seasonal tunes that bring joy to all. The perfect gift for the whole family.

Home For The Holidays

Morris Performing Arts Center

The Choir of Clare College return to Smith Square Hall for their annual Christmas concert, presenting a programme of familiar and new Christmas choral music and celebrating the music of former Director of Music Sir John Rutter in his 80th birthday year.

Christmas with the Choir of Clare College, Cambridge

Smith Square Hall

When the winter darkness is at its thickest,Norrland Operaopen the gates for this year's Classic Christmas with the Norrlandsoperans Symphony Orchestra, two magical evenings – December 12 and 13 – packed with ear candy for those who want to get in the Christmas spirit just in time for Epiphany. Everything from English choral gems, classical solo singing by Mozart and Sibelius to beloved Swedish Christmas music is on offer.

Classic Christmas with the Norrlandsoperans Symphony Orchestra

Norrlandsoperan

Join us in celebrating the holiday season with a concert of timeless carols and festive choral works sung by the magnificent voices of the Master Chorale. The program will feature a rich variety of seasonal music that blends cherished traditions with moments of joyful celebration. Artistic director and conductor Brett Karlin has carefully chosen works that will warm your heart, brighten your holiday season and leave you with feelings of comfort and joy.

Comfort & Joy

St. Gregory's Episcopal Church

All Saints Episcopal Church

Enjoy festive music from Mexico, Ukraine, Canada, South Africa, Estonia, as well as traditional Celtic favourites, in a kaleidoscopic programme showcasing the rich tapestry of global Christmas music.

Christmas Around the World

A long tradition of Christmas concerts connects the Regensburg Cathedral Choir and the Munich Radio Orchestra. And when the renowned lieder singer Benjamin Appl joins the choir, the former Cathedral Choir member meets "his" choir – the perfect setting for an atmospheric Wednesday evening with Christmas classics such as Peter Cornelius's "The Kings," the most beautiful excerpts from Bach's Christmas Oratorio, and many other heartfelt songs, choral pieces, and well-known melodies.

Christmas Classics

Prinzregententheater

Holiday Choral by Candlelight 2025

Mission San Rafael Arcángel

At Greeley’s favorite holiday tradition, your Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra, Greeley Chorale, and Greeley Children's Chorale again take the stage in the poinsettia-adorned Monfort Concert Hall! Start the evening with the Magic Baton Melody Contest celebrating our winning Greeley-Evans School District 6 middle school student composer. Then, get in the holiday spirit with familiar tunes including “Deck the Halls,” “Silent Night,” “Jingle Bells,” and “Sleigh Ride.” This concert also features selections from Respighi’s La Boutique Fantastique Suite, a ballet about a magical toyshop. Sure to have you singing all the way home, the concert “wraps” up with the orchestra and choir performing “Angels We Have Heard on High,” arranged by Mack Wilberg. Join us for the final night of the Festival of Trees!

Poinsettia Pops

Union Colony Civic Center

Carols at Christmas

Saffron Hall

Come and enjoy an atmospheric Christmas concert where the Norrköping Symphony Orchestra meets over 100 choir singers from the Music Classes at Hagaskolan.

Christmas with Music classes

Mark your calendars for a truly special occasion! The John Lewis Partnership Music Society proudly presents its 100th Anniversary Christmas Concert, a dazzling evening of seasonal music. Immerse yourself in the delightful and evocative Hely-Hutchinson’s Carol Symphony and rounded off by Rutter’s magnificent Gloria, a true highlight of the festive repertoire.

John Lewis Partnership Music Society Christmas Concert

When one of Europe’s most renowned boys’ choirs, the famous Regensburger Domspatzen, presents a Christmas programme with one of the leading baritones of our time, Benjamin Appl, then visitors can look forward to the highest quality and a special Advent concert. Famous chorales and motets will be performed alongside particularly beautiful Christmas carols such as »Es ist ein Ros entsprungen« und »Adeste fideles«. The concert will be performed largely a cappella, i.e. without an orchestra, and will get the audience in Hamburg in the mood for Advent in a contemplative and festive way. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

Regensburg Cathedral Choir / Benjamin Appl / Christian Heiss

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

Dreieinigkeitskirche Zeulenroda

Join us for a festive family concert featuring winter-themed musical stories from around the globe.

Festive Fables

The Salvation Army Scarborough Citadel Community Church

It is the largest charity event of its kind organised by the German Red Cross in Germany: the festive opera gala of the Duisburg Red Cross is a highlight in the social life of the city and is in demand far beyond its borders. Soloists from the ensemble of the Deutsche Oper am Rhein and the Duisburg Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of chief conductor Vitali Alekseenok will once again present a glittering musical programme for the 19th edition, waiving their fees in aid of the DRK.

DRK Gala

CityPalais

Experience the majesty of Fanfares and Flourishes. Join Goldsmiths Choral Union and Affinity Chamber Orchestra for an exhilarating and joyful evening of music that celebrates the splendour and triumph of the human spirit. Fanfares and Flourishes is a vibrant, uplifting programme that brings together powerful choral works and dazzling brass to explore themes of celebration, reverence, and exaltation.

Fanfares and Flourishes

Join the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at St Paul's Cathedral for a concert celebrating one of the UK’s most accomplished living composers and icon of choral music, conducted by the man himself, Sir John Rutter.

Sir John Rutter’s Birthday Celebration

St. Paul's Cathedral London

The Belfast Philharmonic Choir open their 2025/26 season with a powerful evening of reflection, light, and remembrance in the stunning Gothic Revival setting of St Peter’s Cathedral.

Belfast Philharmonic Choir: All Souls Concert

St Peter's Cathedral

The Illinois State University Philharmonia String Orchestra is a string ensemble that fosters a welcoming environment for students from all disciplines to come together and enjoy making music.

Philharmonia Orchestra Concert

Illinois State University

Choir concert

St. Mary's Church, Lemgo

Stadthalle Gütersloh

Erpho Church, Münster

Paderborn Cathedral

Listening to live music is a wonderful experience. In the »Klangzeit« (Sound Time) concerts, you can close your eyes and escape everyday life for a moment. In the entertaining, hour-long concerts featuring the string players of Ensemble Resonanz, you can listen in a relaxed atmosphere, express yourself, sing along to well-known songs and move freely. Here, everyone can be themselves. This makes the format particularly suitable for people with dementia and their relatives. All venues are accessible.

Klangzeit

The opening words of Gabriel Fauré's Cantique de Jean Racine evoke this year's theme for the Summer Music in City Churches festival, and his timeless, ethereal setting of the Requiem mass is the first of the three which form the pillars of the festival ("may light perpetual shine upon them"). Both of these much-loved works are performed in the orchestration by Sir John Rutter, alongside his own 'Suite Antique' and a pair of colourful dances by the master of impressionism, Debussy.

Fauré's Requiem

St Giles Cripplegate

The Canton Symphony Orchestra Chorus presents Come to the Water—a program exploring the themes of water as refuge, struggle, and renewal. Through readings and choral works by John Rutter, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Moses Hogan, Daniel E. Gawthrop, and others, the concert moves from the meditative to the joyful.

CSO Chorus in Concert

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, OH

Bob Chilcott A Little Jazz Mass
Described by The Observer as “a contemporary hero of British Choral Music”, Bob Chilcott is one of today’s most widely performed composers of choral music. This programme will feature his highly effective setting of the Latin Missa Brevis in which Chilcott’s jazz influences are clearly referenced. It is soulful music drawn from many different jazz traditions, including ‘Swing’ and the ‘Blues’. A Little Jazz Mass received its premiere in St Louis Cathedral, New Orleans in 2004 and is one of Chilcott’s most popular and well-loved works. The Ulster Consort is very proud to call Bob Chilcott its Vice Patron.

John Rutter The Wind in the Willows
Adapted by David Grant from the Kenneth Grahame stories, John Rutter’s The Wind in the Willows was originally performed by the King’s Singers and the City of London Sinfonia in 1981. It is written for four-part choir with a children’s chorus and celebrates nature, friendship, loyalty, and adventure. Join Mole, Rat, Toad and Badger as they navigate the countryside and learn valuable lessons about loyalty and friendship.

The Ulster Consort – The Chilcott Programme

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John Rutter and Bob Chilcott are towering figureheads of British choral music. In the year they turn 80 and 70 respectively, the massed BBC choral and orchestral forces pay tribute to some of the most enduringly popular choral music of our time.

Friday Night is Music Night: A Birthday Celebration

From the Old World

Belleville First Assembly of God Church

Symphony Nova Scotia chorus master Joel Tranquilla leads the NSYO in a performance that invites Soundtrax, Resonance Youth Choir, and Annapolis Valley Honour Choir to sing in this exciting orchestral presentation of glorious myths and legends.

NSYO: Myths & Legends

St. Andrew's United Church

An accomplished conductor, Brian Clissold has had great success working with choirs, and more specifically, specializing in community-based choirs throughout the Midwest. He was recently appointed as the new Artistic Director of the Hopewell Valley Chorus (Hopewell, New Jersey). Mr. Clissold recently served as the Artistic Director of The Celebration Singers (Cranford, New Jersey). As a baritone, he is a founding member of the professional New York based ensemble, Manhattan Chorale. He performs regularly in renowned venues such as Carnegie Hall and has sung numerous roles in oratorios, masses, and operas. He boasts frequent appearances with the Battle Creek (MI) Symphony Orchestra and Butler University (IN) Symphony and is sought after as a clinician and adjudicator in Michigan, Indiana, New Jersey, and New York. Clissold was recently named Conductor-in-Residence with Manhattan Concert Productions.

Meno Masterwork Series Brian Clissold, Guest Conductor

Lincoln Center

Together with the NDR Vokalensemble and hundreds of guest singers, the award-winning choir conductor Simon Halsey will bring the Great Hall of the Elbphilharmonie to life on March 18th.

SINGING! 2025: Rutter in Context

Immerse yourself in an evocative symphonic journey. Opening our evening, “Gabriel’s Oboe” is an iconic piece known for its stunning simplicity and emotional power. Featured in the film “The Mission,” this work conveys profound grace and beauty through the voice of the oboe, setting a contemplative and soothing tone for the concert. Next, we delve into the rich, spiritual tapestry of John Rutter’s “Requiem.” This piece combines traditional Latin texts with English Psalm settings, creating a celestial fusion of choral and orchestral elements. The “Requiem” is renowned for its lyrical poignancy and ethereal harmonies, providing moments of reflective solace and uplifting hope. The program culminates with the electrifying drama of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4. 

Eternal Echoes

Symphony Hall, Springfield

This year the concert kicks off with a specially-commissioned Fanfare by Composer-in-Residence, Owain Park and Vaughan Williams’ beautiful ‘Fantasia on Christmas Carols’ with additional readings from the Christmas story. Audience carols including ‘Hark the Herald Angels Sing’ and choral classics such as Holst’s ‘On Christmas Day’, Rutter’s ‘What Sweeter Music’ as well as our arrangement of ‘O Holy Night’ also feature. The concert also includes the winning piece from this year’s LCS Carol Competition.

Christmas Fantasia

Celebrate the holiday season with the Phoenix Symphony's enchanting "Christmas with Brass & Chorus" concerts. This spectacular event features the Phoenix Symphony Brass Section and the Phoenix Symphony Chorus, under the direction of chorus master Thomas Bookhout. Audiences will be treated to a glorious performance that includes John Rutter’s magnificent "Gloria" and Benjamin Britten’s dramatic "Ceremony of Carols," accompanied by solo harp. The concert will also showcase anthems and carols from the Christmas choral tradition, guaranteed to immerse you in the holiday spirit.

The concerts are scheduled to take place at the Mesa Arts Center on the following dates and times:
- Friday, December 20, 2024, at 7:30 PM
- Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 7:30 PM
- Sunday, December 22, 2024, at 2:00 PM

This event is a perfect opportunity for those interested in experiencing a collection of well-loved holiday favorites performed by a world-class chorus and brass section. For those looking to attend four or more performances, the Phoenix Symphony offers a subscription package that saves you 20%.

Don't miss this chance to be part of a holiday tradition that brings the joy and glory of the season to life through music. Tickets are available for purchase, and early booking is recommended to secure the best seats. Join us for a memorable celebration that promises to be a highlight of your holiday season.

Christmas with Brass & Chorus

Mesa Arts Center

Sir John Rutter returns to Oxford for another Christmas celebration in the company of the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra, Merton College Choir and the Choristers of Winchester Cathedral. Sir John's musical fable Brother Heinrich's Christmas forms the centrepiece of a programme that features carols and Christmas music old and new including some of Sir John's own carols, and as ever the audience has the opportunity to sing along with the choir and orchestra in classic Christmas hymns.

Christmas with Sir John Rutter

The Sheldonian Theatre

Each December we celebrate the holidays with music both contemplative and joyful, leaving audiences with a song in their heart and the warmth of the season. Our upcoming Holiday Pops concerts include the orchestra and VSO’s 80-voice chorus leading three sing-a-longs and performing much-loved music by John Rutter, LeRoy Anderson, and George Frederic Handel. A new-to-VSO composition by Quinn Mason, Spanish-influenced holiday music, and traditional carols round out this traditional family-favorite event. José Daniel Flores-Caraballo conducts.

VSO: Holiday Pops

The Flynn

Vermont Symphony Orchestra - Holiday Pops

Barre Opera House

Back by popular demand, John Rutter’s Christmas Celebration returns to the Royal Albert Hall in 2024. Full of John Rutter’s own works and arrangements, alongside symphonic classics and sing-along carols, we are pleased to present two performances of this festive extravaganza on Thursday 5 December 2024 at 3pm and 7.30pm.

John Rutter's Christmas Celebration

Royal Albert Hall

Join us for an enchanting evening of music at the Community Strings Spring Concert, presented by the Jackson Symphony Orchestra. This much-anticipated event is set to take place on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the acoustically splendid Weatherwax Hall. In celebration of the arrival of spring, this concert promises to be a delightful experience for the whole family, and the best part? Admission is absolutely free!

The program for the evening is a carefully curated selection of classical pieces that are sure to captivate and inspire. The lineup includes Edvard Grieg's "Holberg Suite 1884," Ralph Vaughn Williams' "5 Variants of Dives and Lazarus w/Harp 1939," Antonio Vivaldi's "Mandolin Concerto in D 1725" featuring the talented Robert Phillips as the mandolin soloist, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "Divertimento in D Major 1776," and John Rutter's "Suite Lyrique 1979" with Belle Coty enchanting us on the harp. The concert will also feature additional pieces, promising a runtime of one hour filled with beautiful music.

We are thrilled to showcase guest artists Belle Coty, a versatile harpist known for her wide-ranging contributions to the music community, and Bob Phillips, a renowned mandolin player, author, composer, and educator. Both artists bring their unique talents and passion for music to this special event, enhancing the concert experience for all attendees.

This concert is not only a celebration of spring but also a testament to the vibrant community spirit and the power of music to bring people together. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy a night of exquisite classical music. Mark your calendars for the Community Strings Spring Concert – a free event that promises to be a memorable highlight of the spring season.

Community Strings Spring Concert

Weatherwax Hall

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Coro Infantil y Coro Joven de la OSG - Concierto de Primavera - Mugardos

Teatro Colón, Spain

Casino Mugardés

The Requiem by John Rutter is a musical setting of sections of the traditional Latin Requiem with additional psalms and verses in English from the Bible. He is known for his accessible and melodious writing and his works are filled with beautiful and memorable passages. His compositional style has been influenced by English, French, and American music, as well as composers such as Gabriel Fauré and Johannes Brahms. His Requiem was completed in 1985 and is dedicated to the memory of his father. Rutter wrote, “I wanted to write: intimate rather than grandiose, contemplative and lyric rather than dramatic, and ultimately moving towards light rather than darkness.”

Ambassador Series presents Rutter Requiem Southern Miss Gulf Coast Civic Chorale

St. Michael Catholic Church

Join all 3 of DYAO’s orchestras as we experience the rich tapestry of British musical heritage, weaving together the timeless beauty of British compositions with a contemporary twist. Immerse yourself in the captivating charm of Alice Mary Smith’s “The Masque of Pandora.” The program will also include works by Vaughan Williams, John Rutter, Coleridge-Taylor, and Lennon/McCartney!

DYAO Spectacular: Tales from Great Britain

Denver Performing Arts Complex

Join us for a heartwarming holiday tradition in South Bend as the Symphony, accompanied by the Michiana Festival Chorus, present “Home for the Holidays”! Immerse yourself in a spectacular program of beloved Christmas carols and memorable seasonal tunes that are sure to fill your heart with joy and bring back cherished memories. Experience the magic of the holiday season through the enchanting sounds of the Symphony as we bring you a heartwarming celebration of music and togetherness.

Gloria!

Celebrate the season with Lima’s favorite holiday tradition: Bells, Brass & Bows. Featuring the Lima Symphony Chorus, Conductor Michael Repper leads a joyful program of Christmas sing-a-longs, sacred carols, and popular sounds of the season. 

Bells, Brass & Bows

Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center

More than 300 members from MSU’s Symphony Orchestra and Choirs bring the joy and spirit of the season to life in this holiday music tradition. A concert for the entire family, a variety of holiday favorites are included, from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker and Handel’s Messiah, to Anderson’s Sleigh Ride and audience singalong. Jonathan Reed, Sandra Snow, and Octavio Más-Arocas, conductors.

Holiday Cheer With Msu Symphony Orchestra And Choirs

Wharton Center for Performing Arts

This enchanting winter season, the Peninsula Women’s Chorus welcomes you to relish the love, security, and warmth of an eagerly anticipated homecoming after a long journey lost in a snow-covered landscape.

A Candlelit Homecoming

First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto

Santa Clara University

Join the Dakota Valley Symphony for a captivating season of music and celebration, featuring a diverse lineup of concerts designed to enchant audiences of all ages. Each performance promises a unique blend of classical masterpieces, engaging narratives, and festive themes, all held at the Masquerade Dance Theater at the Ames Center in Burnsville.

**Animalia: A Family Concert**
- **Date:** Sunday, October 8, 2:00 PM
- **Pre-Concert Activities:** 1:00-1:45 PM
- **Featuring:** Dakota Valley Symphony with Jake Endres, Narrator

Dive into the world of animals with the Dakota Valley Symphony's family-friendly concert. Pre-concert activities include exhibits from MN Zoo Zoomobile (note: live animals will not be present). The concert will feature enchanting pieces such as "The Story of Babar the Little Elephant" by Francis Poulenc and "The Wand of Youth" by Edward Elgar, among others. Children are invited to bring their favorite stuffed animal for a teddy bear parade, and after the concert, they can meet the instruments. Tickets are $15 per adult, with up to 4 children admitted free with each adult ticket.

**Home for the Holidays**
- **Date:** Sunday, December 3, 2:00 PM
- **Featuring:** Dakota Valley Symphony

Celebrate the holiday season with the Dakota Valley Symphony's festive concert, featuring a collaboration with the International Festival of Burnsville. Enjoy a selection of joyous Christmas music, traditional choral works, and the story of "La Fiesta de la Posada" by Dave Brubeck. This concert is a heartwarming blend of cultural traditions and holiday cheer.

**Masquerade: A Mardi Gras Celebration**
- **Date:** Sunday, February 4, 2:00 PM
- **Featuring:** Dakota Valley Symphony

Experience the excitement of Mardi Gras with the Dakota Valley Symphony's vibrant concert. From New Orleans to Las Vegas, Prague, and Paris, enjoy a selection of festive and sometimes campy music that captures the spirit of global celebrations. Highlights include "Carnival Overture" by Antonin Dvorak and "Godzilla Eats Las Vegas" by Erik Whitacre.

**String Works III**
- **Date:** Thursday, March 14, 7:00 PM
- **Featuring:** Dakota Valley Symphony and Burnsville High School Orchestra
- **Location:** Mraz Center, Burnsville High School

In a special collaboration, the Dakota Valley Symphony joins forces with the Burnsville High School Orchestra for a free concert featuring Schubert's Arpeggione Sonata with guitar soloist Dr. Christopher Kachian. This performance offers a unique opportunity to support young musicians through a free-will donation.

**Young Artists' Concert**
- **Date:** Sunday, April 21, 2:00 PM
- **Featuring:** Dakota Valley Symphony and Young Artists Competition winners

Celebrate the talent of tomorrow with the Dakota Valley Symphony's Young Artists' Concert. Featuring winners of the annual Young Artists Competition, the concert includes performances of "Pines of Rome" by Ottorino Respighi, "William Tell Overture" by Gioachino Rossini, and more. Experience the incredible talent and dedication of these young musicians in a concert that promises to be both thrilling and inspiring.

Don't miss this season of extraordinary musical experiences with the Dakota Valley Symphony. Whether you're a classical music aficionado or looking for a family-friendly outing, there's something for everyone in this diverse lineup of concerts.

Home for the Holidays

Ames Center

Traditional and contemporary holiday music and carols start off the holiday season in the beautiful setting of St Raphael’s Church, featuring brass octet, percussion, organ, piano, and choruses

Holiday Choral By Candlelight 2023

Church of Saint Raphael

Young Artists Concerto Competition winner

Emory University

Timeless & Transcendent

First Presbyterian Church of Santa Barbara

Hong Kong Tour

St. Paul's Co-educational College

Long a tradition with the KC Chamber Orchestra, our valentine to the city will feature gorgeous music for lovers and lovers of music! – and will include a concert along with our signature Champagne Chocolate Celebration, and a chance for attendees to greet our musicians and soloists.

For the Love of Music

The Magnolia Brookside 

Its opening chords descend like heavy steps. But this is not music of despair; it’s full of movement and fire, epitomised by the Dies Irae which races forward with haunting fury.

Mozart’s Requiem with Stephen Layton

Sydney Opera House

A festive family adventure, full of hilarity, heart and song – join us on the River Bank this Christmas!

The Wind in the Willows

Rose Theatre

Our Holiday Pops Concert returns as a beloved family favorite, featuring the Cape Ann Symphony Chorus under the joyful direction of Brittany Betts. This festive celebration brings seasonal magic through multiple performances filled with warmth and cheer. The program sparkles with Leroy Anderson's joyful Christmas Festival and a gorgeous arrangement of the timeless Greensleeves. Tchaikovsky's beloved Nutcracker Selections transport audiences through the enchanted world of Clara and her Prince with favorites including the spirited Trepak, elegant Waltz of the Flowers, and charming character dances. The concert celebrates the Festival of Lights with both Custer's grand Chanukah Festival in full orchestra splendor and Holcomb's Festive Sounds of Hannukah. Broadway magic shines through John Higgins' delightful Christmas on Broadway arrangement, while Sebesky's playful Christmas Scherzo and Pinkzebra's tender Winter Lullaby add moments of whimsy and reflection. The program also features John Rutter's exquisite choral work What Sweeter Music and the jubilant Rejoice! How Great Our Joy. The concert concludes with a joyous sing-along that brings the entire audience together in the spirit of the season — a perfect way to celebrate the holidays with your community!

2026 Holiday Pops

Ipswich Middle School

Manchester Essex Regional High School

This grand choral concert takes audiences on a winter journey blending celebration and enchantment. From the first notes of Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel to Rimsky-Korsakov’s captivating Christmas Eve, the music transports the audience to a magical world. Berlioz, Vaughan Williams and Price add pastoral warmth and comfort with timeless melodies like “Greensleeves.” With Mendelssohn and Rutter, audiences are enveloped in radiant music that celebrates the spirit of Christmas.

Choral Christmas at the Basilica

Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal

The Choir of Clare College, Cambridge and conductor Graham Ross return to Sinfonia Smith Square for the final concert in their year-long celebration of Clare College’s 700th anniversary.  Traditional carols and Christmas motets and anthems, including those from the time of the College’s founding such as Angelus ad virginem and In dulci jubilo sit alongside more recent additions to the canon, including works written especially for the Choir by the late Sir John Tavener, former Director of Music Sir John Rutter, and Cecilia McDowall.  The programme also includes Cheryl Frances-Hoad’s The Nativity, commissioned for the College’s 700th anniversary.

Angelus ad Virginem

Step into the gentle glow of candlelight and experience the true spirit of the season with Candlelit Carols, a heart-warming evening of music.

Conductor

John Rutter

Events

Upcoming events

9 - 12 Sep, 2026

Mozart’s Requiem with Stephen Layton · Sydney Symphony Orchestra

Nov 25, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027

The Wind in the Willows · Rose Theatre

28 - 29 Nov, 2026

2026 Holiday Pops · Cape Ann Symphony

Dec 8, 2026

Choral Christmas at the Basilica · Orchestre Métropolitain

Dec 21, 2026

Angelus ad Virginem · Sinfonia Smith Square

Past events

May 14, 2026

Sir John Rutter Birthday Celebration · Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra

Apr 25, 2026

100th Anniversary Gala Concert Dress Rehearsal · Pensacola Symphony Orchestra

Future and recently performed repertoire

Conductor in Requiem by Fauré

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Conductor in Symphony No. 5 by Williams

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Conductor in Cantique de Jean Racine by Fauré

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Conductor in Danse sacrée et danse profane by Debussy

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Conductor in Suite Antique by Rutter

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Conductor in I’ll Make Me A World by Rutter

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Conductor in The Gift of Life by Rutter

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

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