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Sounds of the Holidays 2025

Louis G. Kaufman Auditorium

The hr-Symphony Orchestra's chamber concert series returns to Bad Nauheim, this time with a truly exceptional quintet. When trumpet, trombone, horn, and tuba come together, you can expect a rich, magnificent sound and a varied and captivating program. The first half of the evening will surprise with vibrant and lively pieces that evoke memories of faraway places, bygone eras, and sunny days. The second half will then focus entirely on the Christmas season. Frankfurt Radio Brass was founded in 2023 by five members of the orchestra with the desire to present the audience not only with orchestral repertoire but also with the broad and brilliant spectrum of brass music at the highest level. From Baroque and Romantic to contemporary, there's something for everyone, as the musicians of Frankfurt Radio Brass are committed to presenting every genre of music with the same passion, musicality, and technical perfection that listeners have come to expect from the hr-Symphony Orchestra. The joy of making music together is always paramount and is visible and palpable to everyone. The five solo wind players are among the leading musicians of their generation and have won numerous prizes at national and international competitions.

Brass Connection

Werner-Borchers-Halle

Konzertmuschel der Trinkkuranlage

Festive Advent concert in Prague

Led by chief conductor Jun Märkl, the Residentie Orkest pays tribute to Gustav Mahler. His impressive Symphony No. 1 is full of surprises: from the awakening of nature and a folk dance to a darkly ironic variation on Brother John and influences from Jewish klezmer music - a reflection of Mahler's cultural roots. This rich and multi-layered masterpiece forms an intriguing dialogue with the music of the brilliant yet forgotten composer Erwin Schulhoff.

Mahler's Symphony No. 1

Amare

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Gottfried von Einem based the title of his opera Der Prozess on the novel of the same name by Franz Kafka, which premiered in 1953. Confronted with a diffuse accusation by an absurd court, the protagonist Josef K. stumbles hopelessly through a world which has now become inscrutable to him. Von Einem's music conveys the horror inherent in the text with pounding rhythms and repetitive structures, while at the same time making use of elements of jazz and twelve-tone music. Under the direction of Walter Kobéra and Stefan Herheim, students of the Klangforum Wien master's programme PPCM (Performance Practice in Contemporary Music) are now performing the version by Tobias Leppert as a co-production with the Neue Oper Wien for the MusikTheater an der Wien.

Der Prozess

Vienna Chamber Opera

Concentus Musicus Wien im Musikverein

Musikverein Wien

Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

Isaac Thomas + Haydn's "Surprise" Symphony

Troy Savings Bank Music Hall

Schubert's Trout Quintet

Artis–Naples

Snow sparkles in the pale winter sun, a horse-drawn sleigh glides through a light birch forest. Ice flowers grow on the window pane, while the samovar boils in the room. Tchaikovsky, with his First Symphony, makes a atmospheric declaration of love to the famous-infamous Russian winter with all its manifestations. In addition, two completely different but equally fascinating piano concertos are heard: Prokofiev's First Piano Concerto bursts with energy and sophistication. It is a youthful work full of spirit and shows Prokofiev as a true virtuoso of the piano. On the other hand, Ravel's Piano Concerto "for the left hand" is characterized by darker tones and was written for the pianist Paul Wittgenstein, who lost his right hand in World War I. It is so cleverly composed that as a listener, one does not realize that in this almost 20-minute concert, piano and orchestra only play together for six minutes. A challenge for our Artist in Residence, who once again can demonstrate the full range of his abilities.

Ravel and Tchaikovsky

Palace of Culture

Join the FILMharmonique Orchestra for its final journey across the stars with a live in concert performance of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi! The stakes are high for the Rebel Alliance as they try to destroy the Death Star, while our hero Luke Skywalker faces a showdown with Darth Vader and the Emperor. The Academy Award-winning composer John Williams iconic score will be performed live by 78 musicians of the FILMharmonique Orchestra under the direction of Francis Choiniere, while the critically-acclaimed 1983 film plays on the big screen! © 1983 & TM LUCASFILM LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts in association with 20th Century Fox, Lucasfilm Ltd.,and Warner/Chappell Music Producers / Presenters: GFN Productions, Orchestre FILMharmonique Interpretation: The FILMharmonique Orchestra Conductor: Francis Choiniere Duration: 2h30 with intermission

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert

University of Alberta

Join us for a night of holiday fun with a dash of salsa picante, as one of the hottest Latin jazz bands in the land brings their high-energy night of Christmas classics back to the Miner stage.

Spanish Harlem Orchestra

SFJAZZ Center

He is the absolute superstar of the oboe, cor anglais, and oboe d'amore: Albrecht Mayer from Bamberg, principal oboe of the Berlin Philharmonic since 1992 and also a celebrated soloist and conductor, touring the world. He will be returning to us during Advent 2025. He will be bringing with him two beloved classics that are inextricably linked to Christmas: Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite and music from Humperdinck's fairytale opera Hansel and Gretel . But it only becomes truly cozy and intimate when Albrecht Mayer plays his Bach arrangements—sometimes with choir participation: Christmas concerts couldn't be more beautiful, atmospheric, or festive!

Christmas With Albrecht Mayer

Meistersinger Hall

Holiday Concerts with The Cleveland Orchestra and Cleveland Orchestra Chorus return in 2025! Join us for an unforgettable experience that will fill Mandel Concert Hall with the sounds of the holiday season.

The Cleveland Orchestra Holiday Concerts

Severance Music Center

HSO’s Winter Dreams blends timeless beauty with bold reinvention. Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 1, “Winter Dreams” evokes a snow-covered landscape through lush melodies and rich orchestration, capturing the magic and nostalgia of the season.

Winter Dreams

The Bushnell

Experience the magic of the holiday season with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus during this concert tradition that features beloved carols, hymns, and festive cheer. Sing along to your favorite Christmas songs and create cherished memories year after year at this program that features the voices of the Morehouse College Glee Club and the ASO Chorus. This timeless tradition begun by Robert Shaw is sure to inspire holiday cheer.

Christmas with the ASO

The Woodruff Arts Center

Our holiday tradition of family-friendly matinees returns with a seasonal sampler of festive music.

Sounds of the Season

David Geffen Hall

It’s that wonderful time of the year when families gather and celebrate the holidays with music— and when guest conductor Lawrence Loh, along with two popular vocalists, soprano Jasmine Habersham and baritone Reginald Smith, Jr., return to sing seasonal favorites for the holidays. Making things even more festive are the Dallas Symphony Chorus and Children’s Chorus. And, of course, what would Christmas Pops be without an audience sing-along and an appearance by that Jolly Old Elf, aka Santa Claus! It’s fun for the entire family and sure to create memories to cherish for a lifetime.

Christmas Pops

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

A violinist of “velvety tone and...a high degree of elegance” (Los Angeles Times), Renaud Capuçon brings these ideal qualities to Mozart’s sublime Third Violin Concerto. Albert Einstein claimed that its Adagio “seems to have fallen straight from heaven,” before culminating in a lively Alsatian dance.

Mozart & Sibelius

Walt Disney Concert Hall

Experience an atmospheric concert for everyone – filled with classic Christmas songs, Lucia processions and sparkling surprises. 

Beloved classics, musical surprises and a beautifully singing Lucia procession spread the Christmas spirit to both young and old. Get into the Christmas spirit with family and friends when Malmö Symphony Orchestra invites you to a traditional Christmas concert with beloved Christmas classics, elves, sparkling crackers and surprises - there is something for all ages!

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