HOLIDAY POPS: Traditions, nostalgia and joy

Celebrate the season with music that sparkles, soars, and brings us together. From the brilliance of choral masterworks to the charm of sleigh rides and beloved holiday classics, this festive program blends tradition, nostalgia, and joy.The 2 p.m. Family Matinee will have a one-hour run time with no intermission. A musical instrument scavenger hunt for curious music lovers of all ages will follow the performance in the lobbies of the Payne & Mencias Palladium.Repertoire:Randol Alan Bass – Gloria

Tchaikovsky – Selections from Nutcracker Suite

Clement Moore – ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas including a visit from Santa Claus

Leroy Anderson – A Christmas Festival

Alan Silvestri – Polar Express Suite

John Williams – Holiday Songs from Home Alone

Leroy Anderson – Sleigh Ride Guest Conductor: Benjamin Firer