magic of christmas

Family-friendly Performance 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. 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” 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 Run Time: Approximately 2 hours, including an intermission. Family-friendly performance on Sunday, 12/13 at 11am is 60 minutes, with no intermission. ADULT, SENIOR 65+, and CHILD & STUDENT prices are available online for this event. GROUP 10+ is available via phone & in-person only. Per ticket service fee is based on a percentage of the ticket price. Friday , 12/11, 2pm – PREVIEW Sunday 12/13, 11am – FAMILY FRIENDLY A beautifully restored 1,900-seat performance venue, this majestic hall is one of the gems of Portland’s downtown Arts District and close to plenty of restaurants to grab a bite before the show. Merrill Auditorium is owned and operated by the City of Portland. Merrill Auditorium 20 Myrtle Street Portland, ME 04101 Portland Symphony Orchestra Subscription Flexible Package of 3 of more PSO Events Experience the joy of live performances with your friends and family. Groups of 10+ receive a discount on tickets and flexible reservation options.