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SUMMARY:Eastern CT Symphony Orchestra - Holiday Spectacular
DESCRIPTION:This heartwarming concert promises something for everyone familiar tunes\, classical brilliance\, and the shared joy of holiday music.\n\nThe concert opens with Rimsky-Korsakov's Polonaise from Christmas Eve a lively and colorful dance from a rarely performed Russian opera that conjures the mystery and magic of winter. From there\, we move to the grandeur of Handel's Hallelujah Chorus\, a stirring and timeless tradition from Messiah.\n\nWe will then enjoy selections from Tchaikovsky's beloved Nutcracker Suite\, featuring sparkling orchestral scenes from the classic Christmas ballet. From the big screen\, John Williams's Three Holiday Songs from Home Alone bring warmth and wonder\, while Dimitri Tiomkin's It's a Wonderful Life Suite recalls the nostalgic magic of the iconic film.\n\nECSO will also honor the Holidays with a spirited Hanukkah Medley\, arranged by Don Wendel and filled with vibrant traditional melodies.Broadway vocalist Christopher Faison joins the orchestra to perform timeless holiday favorites\, including Irving Berlin's dreamy White Christmas\, a festive Christmas Sing-a-Long for all ages\, and Leroy Anderson's ever-popular Sleigh Ride.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>This heartwarming concert promises something for everyone&mdash\;familiar tunes\, classical brilliance\, and the shared joy of holiday music.</p>\n\n<p>The concert opens with Rimsky-Korsakov&rsquo\;s&nbsp\;<em>Polonaise</em>&nbsp\;from&nbsp\;<em>Christmas Eve</em>&mdash\;a lively and colorful dance from a rarely performed Russian opera that conjures the mystery and magic of winter. From there\, we move to the grandeur of Handel&rsquo\;s&nbsp\;<em>Hallelujah Chorus</em>\, a stirring and timeless tradition from&nbsp\;<em>Messiah</em>.</p>\n\n<p>We will then enjoy selections from Tchaikovsky&rsquo\;s beloved&nbsp\;<em>Nutcracker Suite</em>\, featuring sparkling orchestral scenes from the classic Christmas ballet. From the big screen\, John Williams&rsquo\;s&nbsp\;<em>Three Holiday Songs from Home Alone</em>&nbsp\;bring warmth and wonder\, while Dimitri Tiomkin&rsquo\;s&nbsp\;<em>It&rsquo\;s a Wonderful Life Suite</em>&nbsp\;recalls the nostalgic magic of the iconic film.</p>\n\n<p>ECSO will also honor the Holidays with a spirited&nbsp\;<em>Hanukkah Medley</em>\, arranged by Don Wendel and filled with vibrant traditional melodies.Broadway vocalist&nbsp\;<strong>Christopher Faison</strong>&nbsp\;joins the orchestra to perform timeless holiday favorites\, including Irving Berlin&rsquo\;s dreamy&nbsp\;<em>White Christmas</em>\, a festive&nbsp\;<em>Christmas Sing-a-Long</em>&nbsp\;for all ages\, and Leroy Anderson&rsquo\;s ever-popular&nbsp\;<em>Sleigh Ride</em>.</p>\n
LOCATION:Garde Arts Center
UID:e.726.46216
SEQUENCE:3
DTSTAMP:20260408T090533Z
URL:http://public.oceanchamber.org/events/details/eastern-ct-symphony-orchestra-holiday-spectacular-46216
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