A holiday tradition for your family and friends with heartwarming and jovial timeless classics plus a sing-a-long! 

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Christmas with the Symphony: 'Tis the Season

Washington Pavilion

Join Music Director Courtney Lewis and the Jacksonville Symphony for a breathtaking performance of Handel’s Messiah, featuring brilliant solo vocalists and the full Symphony Chorus. This uplifting and majestic masterpiece radiates with hope, inspiration and pure joy. Its powerful message of faith has captivated audiences since its debut in 1742, leaving listeners in pure awe. Don’t miss this incredible tradition—experience Messiah in all its glory and discover what has been heralded as "the greatest story ever told... the most majestic music ever conceived."

Handel’s Messiah

Jacoby Symphony Hall

A fabulous soprano with soaring range and adorable young choristers join the celebration. Sounds of the season include Sleigh Ride, O Holy Night, a Christmas carol singalong, Symph-Hanukkah, music from The Nutcracker and The Polar Express, and many more goodies!

Deck The Hall

Folsom Lake College

Celebrate the holidays with festive music & holiday songs!

Holiday Pops in the Heartland - Pops

Illinois State Library

ISU Center for the Performing Arts

Podcast link: https://youtu.be/4hagYvrYbuM

The Artelize Podcast and Kasper Holten - Pedefining Opera for the modern world

Podcast link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d36M5Hi6O80

The Artelize Podcast - A legacy of innovation in Opera: Celebrating Marc A. Scorca

Podcast link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59E40S_EQSY

The Artelize Podcast: A love letter that was never sent

Podcast link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THv6htilWtI

The Artelize Podcast and Adolfo Corrado: Mediterranean flavors, opera and social media

Neiges is turning 50! To honour the anniversary of this iconic album, the OM presents a vibrant tribute to composer André Gagnon, a treasured gem of Quebec’s rich musical heritage. An accomplished pianist and outspoken advocate for Quebec culture, André Gagnon dedicated his career to bridging the worlds of classical and popular music. Neiges is a shining example of this vision, featuring the Beethoven-inspired “Dédéthoven,” the heartfelt “Chanson pour Renée Claude,” and the delightful “Petit concerto pour Carignan et orchestre,” dedicated to Quebec’s legendary fiddler, Jean Carignan.

Neiges: The OM Celebrates André Gagnon

Place des Arts

This cherished tradition truly signifies the start of the festive season for many of you, so immerse yourself in the heart-warming music and carols, performed with the Hallé family’s unique splendour and brilliance.

Hallé Carol Concerts

The Bridgewater Hall

Perfect for the entire family, you’ll be able to sing along to an array of traditional carols alongside popular contemporary Christmas favourites.

Christmas Classics

Southbank Centre

The award-winning Spivey Hall Children’s Choir Program proudly presents its beloved annual holiday concert, guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit. The concert features the Spivey Hall Young Artists, the Children’s Choir, and the Tour Choir. This cherished program is made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Walter and Emilie Spivey Foundation and Clayton State University.

Spivey Hall Children's Choir Program

Clayton State University

Brass Quintet & Counterpoint Chorus – Warren

Grafton Community Church

Manchester First Congregational Church

United Church of Newport

Warren United Church

Houston’s biggest holiday spectacle returns! Cozy up with friends and family and celebrate the best time of the year with Ali Stroker, the Houston Symphony, and a merry chorus. Featuring sparkling decorations, your favorite carols, and a special visit from Santa, this concert delivers instant holiday cheer.

Very Merry POPS

Jones Hall

Milwaukee’s favorite hometown holiday tradition returns! Join your Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra as we deck Allen-Bradley Hall with holiday cheer. Ring in the holidays with Milwaukee Handbell Ensemble, keep your eye out for the Jolly Old Elf himself, and raise your voice during the audience sing-along backed by the full power of the orchestra and Milwaukee Symphony Chorus. Sheer musical magic and cozy holiday memories with family and friends await as we usher in a joyful season of celebration.

Holiday Pops

Warner Grand Theater

Handel’s Messiah draws us in time and time again. The storytelling and uplifting messages are captivating, and the intimate arias juxtaposed with exuberant choruses are irresistible. But maybe it is the grandeur of the oratorio that impresses most. Discover which of these strikes a chord as Nicholas McGegan, one of the world’s foremost experts on Handel’s music, conducts the SLSO and St. Louis Symphony Chorus in this beloved holiday tradition.

Powell Hall

For many, Handel’s timeless masterpiece, Messiah, is the sound of Christmas.

Come and hear this incredible 300-year-old music amongst the beauty and atmospheric surroundings of a candlelit Derby Cathedral.

Handel’s Messiah by Candlelight

Derby Cathedral

Celebrate the holidays with the Longmont Symphony’s ever-popular Candlelight Concert, an annual tradition. This year features the orchestra, Longmont Chorale, and vocal soloists in the moving and joyous Handel’s Messiah.

Candlelight: Handel’s Messiah

Skyline High School

City of London Sinfonia returns to Salisbury Cathedral to perform Handel’s Messiah with the full Cathedral Choir under the baton of David Halls.

The Messiah

Salisbury Cathedral

Igen i år byder Mogens Dahl Kammerkor på udsøgte opførelser af Händels tilsyneladende uopslidelige klassiker ”Messias” i samarbejde med det fremragende engelske Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment og internationale solister.

G.F. Händel Messias

Church of Holmen

GF Handel: Messiah with Mogens Dahl Chamber Choir

One of the most enduring Christmas traditions is the Copenhagen Phil and Copenhagen Boys' Choir's performances of Bach's  Christmas Oratorio . So forget about gift shopping, Christmas stress and overeating for a few hours and instead join us in Bach's wondrous Christmas world.

Christmas Oratorio: Copenhagen Phil & Copenhagen Boys' Choir

Church of Our Lady Copenhagen

Holiday Brass: Bloomfield Hills

Kirk in the Hills

St Matthew's & St Joseph's Episcopal Church

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

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