Name: Holiday Cheer 2024
Start: 2024-12-14T19:30:00
Location: Thunder Mountain High School

In a breathtaking celebration of music and culture, the Juneau Symphony invites you to embark on a melodious journey through its 2024-2025 season. From the comforting harmonies of the Holiday Cheer to the virtuosic brilliance in the Winter Mainstage Concert, each event promises an extraordinary experience. As we move into spring and summer, the Symphony's ambitious tour and heartfelt Homelands concert will leave audiences inspired. With performances by renowned artists and premieres of magnificent works, this season is set to resonate in the hearts of music lovers.

A Symphony of Seasons: Juneau's Unforgettable Musical Journey

Juneau Symphony

This program shines a light on Romantic voices both familiar and rediscovered. Farrenc's spirited Overture No. 2 reclaims its rightful place in the repertoire, while Juneau's beloved visiting pianist, Alexander Tutunov, brings brilliance to Grieg's iconic concerts. Brahms' First Symphony crowns the evening with intenstiy, dignity, and perseverence.

Resurgence & Rediscovery

Juneau-Douglas High School

This spring program dances between elegance and vitality. Joseph Bologne's sparkling overture opens with Classical pose and charm, followed by Haydn's brilliant Trumpet Concerto— a work of wit and virtuosity. After intermission, Copland's beloved Appalachian Spring is a radiant portrait of hope, humility, and openhearted joy. Music that lifts and lingers with both refinement and spirit.

Elegance & Energy

This grand season finale is a celebration of cinema's most unforgettable scores — from golden-age swashbuckling to modern-day heroes. Hear Erich Kornhold's lush Adventures of Robin Hood, Mancini's beloved Moon River and Pink Panther and the vibrant Black Panther Suite by Ludwig Göransson. After intermission, our Youth Solo Winner takes center stage before we launch into Beauty and the Beast, Mission: Impossible, Pirates of the Caribbean and Harry Potter. The evening ends in true epic fashion with music from Star Wars.

Hollywood Pops!

Join us at Thunder Mountain High School for this beloved holiday tradition featuring the Sitka Holiday Brass, Symphony Strings, Vox Borealis, and Symphony Brass!

Holiday Cheer 2024

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