This holiday season, immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of choral music with the South Dakota Symphony's grand offerings. From the awe-inspiring 'Messiah' by Handel to the festive 'Christmas with the Symphony' and the uplifting creation by Haydn, these events promise to captivate audiences with their profound musical narratives. Join us at the First Lutheran Church and Washington Pavilion for performances that showcase the skills of renowned conductors Delta David Gier and Nicholas Sharma, bringing together communities through the power of song and tradition.

Choral Celebrations: A Symphony of Holiday and Classical Masterpieces

Get ready to immerse yourself in a choral extravaganza as the South Dakota Symphony presents a trio of spirited events. From Handel's timeless 'Messiah' to a festive 'Christmas with the Symphony,' and culminating with Haydn's 'The Creation,' each event offers a unique blend of music and emotion. Conducted by maestros Delta David Gier and Nicholas Sharma, these performances promise to envelop the audience with harmonious richness and cultural resonance. Join the symphony for these unforgettable experiences in Sioux Falls, SD.

Captivating Choral Experiences with the South Dakota Symphony

Embrace the joy of the season and the rhythm of creation with a trio of spectacular choral events hosted by the South Dakota Symphony. From the grandeur of Handel’s 'Messiah' at the First Lutheran Church to the festive 'Christmas with the Symphony' at the Washington Pavilion, and the sublime storytelling of Haydn's 'The Creation', this collection of performances promises to captivate and inspire audiences. Join esteemed conductors Delta David Gier and Nicholas Sharma as they lead these enchanting musical journeys.

Symphonic Celebrations: Handel, Holiday Classics, and Haydn

As the year draws to a close and the festive season approaches, South Dakota Symphony invites you to a series of enchanting choral performances that promise to resonate with audiences of all ages. From the majestic 'Messiah' by Handel to a joyous holiday tradition with 'Christmas with the Symphony' and culminating with Haydn's 'The Creation,' these events offer a blend of timeless classics and spirited music. This article delves into each performance, highlighting the talented artists and the rich, cultural tapestry they weave through their music.

A Symphony of Celebrations: Handel's Messiah, Festive Classics, and Haydn's Creation

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

The greatest story ever told.  The most majestic music ever composed.  Experience Handel’s “Messiah” featuring the inspiring Hallelujah Chorus in the glory of First Lutheran Church.

Handel's MESSIAH

First Lutheran Church

The South Dakota Symphony and Chorus revive Douglas Moore's Pulitzer-Prize winning opera inspired by Ole Edvart Rølvaag's epic novel about Norwegian settlers of the Dakota Territory in 1873.  Staged with imagery, costumes, and sung in English.

Giants in the Earth: The Norwegians in the Dakota Territory

A holiday tradition for your family and friends with heartwarming and jovial timeless classics plus a sing-a-long! This concert also features SDSO Young Musician Concerto Competition winner, oboist Jacob Pagone.

Handel's Messiah

Niloufar Iravani  /Commissioned by the League of American Orchestras with the generous support of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation, World Premiere by the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra.
Beethoven’s glorious Symphony No. 9 and the famous “Ode to Joy” is a call for the triumph of universal brotherhood over desperation.  Delta David Gier pairs this message with Reena Esmail’s “My Sister’s Voice” and a world premiere by Niloufar Iravani.

Beethoven’s 9th

Joined by the vocal power of the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra Chorus, Mozart’s choral masterpiece is paired with the gripping thirteenth century purity of Part’s Stabat Mater.

Mozart Requiem

Gather family and friends for the sounds of the Christmas Season with the South Dakota Symphony & Chorus.  Hear a mix of traditional and popular favorites and join in the annual holiday sing-a-long.  There is something for everyone!

Christmas with the Symphony: ‘Tis the Season

Featuring the inspiring Hallelujah Chorus, Handel’s Messiah returns to usher in the holiday season.  Join your South Dakota Symphony Orchestra and Chorus at First Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls for this divine masterpiece!

Handel’s Messiah

"When I think of my God, my heart dances within me for joy, and then my music has to dance, too." - Franz Joseph Haydn

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Apr 11, 2026

Haydn's Glorious "The Creation"

13 - 14 Dec, 2025

Christmas with the Symphony: 'Tis the Season

Dec 5, 2025

Handel's MESSIAH

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