Magic of Christmas

Eckart Preu, Music Director James Kennerley, organ Magic of Christmas Chorus PSO Children’s Chorus With its delightful combination of nostalgic traditions, wondrous surprises, and an array of holiday favorites, Magic of Christmas promises to be a memorable celebration of joy, wonder, and the spirit of the season. Featuring exceptional musical performances from your Portland Symphony Orchestra, the Magic of Christmas Chorus, the PSO Children’s Chorus, and special guest Nick Ziobro, it’s no wonder this has been one of Maine’s favorite holiday traditions for over 40 years. PROGRAM Arr. Matt Catingub “The Twelve Days of Christmas” Randol Alan Bass “A Feast of Carols” John Wineglass “ The Toy Factory” (PSO Commission) Meredith Wilson “ It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas” Adolphe Adam “O Holy Night” Lucas Richman “Ho Ho Ho” Felix Bernard “ Winter Wonderland” Handel “Hallelujah Chorus” from Messiah Arr. Don Sebesky “A Christmas Scherzo” Randol Alan Bass “ Twas the Night Before Christmas” Mel Tormé (Arr. Charles Grean) “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting)” Traditional “ O Come All Ye Faithful” Jose Feliciano “Feliz Navidad” Leroy Anderson “Sleigh Ride” Traditional arr. John Finnegan Christmas Sing-a-Long FAMILY FRIENDLY PROGRAM: Various (Don Sebesky) “A Christmas Scherzo” Meredith Wilson (Paul Campbell) “ It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas” Felix Bernard (Robert Farnon) “ Winter Wonderland” Traditional (Chris Hansen) “ O Come All Ye Faithful” Randol Alan Bass “ Twas the Night Before Christmas” Livingston (Bill Holcombe) “Silver Bells” Jose Feliciano (Raul Esteban Ardila Pineda) “Feliz Navidad” Leroy Anderson “Sleigh Ride” Traditional arr. John Finnegan Christmas Sing-a-Long Run Time: Approximately 2 hours, including an intermission. Family-friendly performance on Sunday, 12/13 at 11am is 60 minutes, with no intermission.