Winter Spectacular: Holidays of Light

Light is a symbol and source of inspiration for holiday celebrations around the world. It brings people together and transforms our surroundings, while representing goodness, wisdom and the passage of time. Join the New West Symphony, Los Robles Children’s Choir and vocal soloists in a winter-inspired concert filled with musical light! Oscar-nominated for Best Animated Short Film, The Snowman, based on Raymond Briggs’ picture book with music by Howard Blake, is featured alongside symphonic masterworks and your favorite holiday carols. This is a must-see event for the whole family!

THE PROGRAM

Michael Christie, conductor

Los Robles Children’s Choir,

    Emma Roche, director

Vocal soloists

Grieg | “Morning Mood“ from Peer Gynt

Haydn | Symphony No. 59, “Fire,” I. Presto

Howard Blake | The Snowman

accompanied by award-winning animated short film

Mozart | Serenade in G Major, “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik,” K.525, Allegro

Mozart | “A Musical Joke,” K. 522, Presto

Trad./O’Loughlin | El Burrito Sabanero

Trad./O’Loughlin | Los Peces en el Río

with Los Robles Children’s Choir

Trad./arr. Jeffrey Biegel | Hanukah Fantasy

with vocal soloists

Leontovych | Carol of the Bells

John Rutter | Silent Night

with Los Robles Children’s Choir

Reisman | A Merry Little Sing-Along

with vocal soloists

Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, Let It Snow, The Christmas Song, Winter Wonderland, Jingle Bells

Anderson | Sleigh Ride