Merry, Merry Chicago!

Sun Dec 22 2024 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm UTC-06:00

220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60604 | Chicago

Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Publisher/HostChicago Symphony Orchestra
Merry, Merry Chicago!
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Gather with friends and loved ones in Orchestra Hall — decked with boughs of holly — for a program of familiar carols, holiday songs and festive surprises, including a rousing encore of the cherished local favorite Christmas in Chicago. Featuring members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chicago Symphony Chorus in glorious arrangements conducted by Alastair Willis, the program is sure to inspire holiday cheer for all.
Performers
Members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Alastair Willis conductor
Chicago Symphony Chorus
Cheryl Frazes Hill associate chorus director
Program
Mendelssohn, arr. Bass Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Amundson On Christmas Day
Vivaldi Gloria
Sibelius Alla Marcia
Davis, arr. Wright/Miller Carol of the Drum (“The Little Drummer Boy”)
Lehár Gold and Silver Waltz, op. 79
Kalman Overture to Countess Maritza
Williams & Bricusse Somewhere in My Memory from Home Alone
Traditional, arr. Wilberg Joy to the World
Walton Orb and Sceptre
Fraser This Christmastide (Jessye's Carol)
Anderson Sleigh Ride
Berlin, arr. Bass White Christmas
Various, arr. Courage A Christmas Garland

Preconcert and Intermission Performances:
Audience members can enjoy seasonal favorites preconcert and during intermission, when school and community ensembles perform throughout Symphony Center.

Sponsors
The appearance of the Chicago Symphony Chorus has been made possible by a generous gift from The Grainger Foundation.
Newsradio 105.9 WBBM is a Media Partner for this event.
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