When the nights are at their longest, frosty wind and snow storms sweep the land, it is the time of the Koliada – of the pagan winter solstice feast and the Christian-orthodox Christmas celebration in equal measure. In these magical “twelve days of Christmas” the barrier between the human world and the realm of dark beings becomes especially thin. Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s “true” Christmas song, Die Nacht vor Weihnachten, based on the eponymous story by Nikolai Gogol, also plays out in this very same period.

Die Nacht vor Weihnachten

Max-Joseph-Platz

Embark on a mesmerizing journey as we honor the legacy of Sergei Rachmaninoff, a distinguished composer of the 20th century. Experience the grandeur of the Moores School Symphony Orchestra and Concert Chorale as they unite their musical prowess in an awe-inspiring performance. Rachmaninoff’s masterpieces will come alive through the harmonious synergy of orchestral melodies and choral voices, creating a truly unforgettable musical experience.

Rachmaninoff Sesquicentennial: Moores Symphony Orchestra and Concert Chorale

University of Houston

The A.I. Lack Series proudly presents a voice masterclass with internationally-renowned operatic star, Sergei Leiferkus, baritone. Mr. Leiferkus appears Friday, December 1 with the Moores School Symphony Orchestra in Rachmaninoff’s The Bells.

Sergei Leiferkus is considered one of the world’s most renowned performing artists. His ability to convey both nobility and evil makes him most noted for roles such as Scarpia in Tosca, Iago in Otello, Rangoni in Boris Godunov, Telramund in Lohengrin and Alberich in Der Ring des Nibelungen.

Sergei Leiferkus

Events

Upcoming events

Nov 29 - Dec 22, 2025

Die Nacht vor Weihnachten · Bayerische Staatsoper

Past events

Nov 29 - Dec 22, 2025

Die Nacht vor Weihnachten · Bayerische Staatsoper

Dec 2, 2023

Rachmaninoff Sesquicentennial: Moores Symphony Orchestra and Concert Chorale · Moores School of Music

Future and recently performed repertoire

The village chief in The Night Before Christmas by Rimsky-Korsakov

Bayerische Staatsoper

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