Vermont Symphony Orchestra - Holiday Pops
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Each December we celebrate the holidays with music both contemplative and joyful, leaving audiences with a song in their heart and the warmth of the season. Our upcoming Holiday Pops concerts include the orchestra and VSO’s 80-voice chorus leading three sing-a-longs and performing much-loved music by John Rutter, LeRoy Anderson, and George Frederic Handel. A new-to-VSO composition by Quinn Mason, Spanish-influenced holiday music, and traditional carols round out this traditional family-favorite event. José Daniel Flores-Caraballo conducts.
PROGRAM
Traditional (arr. Sebesky) – A Christmas Scherzo
Traditional (arr. Willcocks) – Adeste Fideles
George Frideric Handel – And the Glory of the Lord (from Messiah)
John Rutter – What Sweeter Music
Georges Bizet – Farandole from L’Arlésienne Suite No. 2
Robert Shaw – The Many Moods of Christmas, Suite 4
Intermission
Quinn Mason – Christmas Eve Festivities
Mykola Leontovych (arr. Wilhousky) – Carol of the Bells
James Lord Pierpont (arr. Brandau) – Jingle Bells, Wassail
John Rutter – Esta Noche
Leroy Anderson – Pastores a Belen
Irving Berlin (arr. Huff/Moss) – White Christmas
Frederic Austin (arr. Wilberg) – The Twelve Days of Christmas
Leroy Anderson – Sleigh Ride
The VSO is partnering with the Hedding United Methodist Church Food Shelf this season! Bring a canned good with you to the Barre Opera House on December 6, and you’ll be put in a raffle to receive a holiday gift during the concert.