New West Symphony presents 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!
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
Tickets $35-$125; Student rush tickets $15