Magical holiday decorations, pre-concert activities, and a sing-along as Santa conducts the orchestra make this concert a festive occasion for the entire family. It’s a jolly good time! Program Grant O’Brien, conductor Kate Bassett, soprano & narrator Royal Academy of Ballet and Dance Santa Claus ANDERSON Sleigh Ride COLERIDGE-TAYLOR / arr. Baynes Christmas Overture TCHAIKOVSKY Selections from The Nutcracker, Op. 71 Spanish Dance Arabian Dance Royal Academy of Ballet and Dance STYNE / arr. Ployhar Let It Snow TCHAIKOVSKY Dance of the Mirlitons from The Nutcracker, Op. 71 Royal Academy of Ballet and Dance CUSTER Chanukah Festival Overture HOLCOMBE ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Kathleen Bassett, narrator POLA / orch. Brad Ritchie It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! Santa Claus Kathleen Bassett, soprano VARIOUS / arr. Stephenson A Holly and Jolly Sing-Along! Santa Claus Kathleen Bassett, soprano Jingle Bell Jam is presented by BPO Holiday Concerts are presented by
Buffalo's professional orchestra since 1935. JoAnn Falletta, music director. Proud Naxos artist.
