Dates Set for Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert

The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra performs their annual holiday concert on Friday, Dec. 14 at 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 15 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 16 at 3:00 p.m. at the Robinson Center Music Hall. This is the second concert of the Acxiom Pops Live! Series. 

The audience will enjoy traditional Christmas carols, Arkansas stars, and special surprises that are sure to entertain the whole family. Everyone is invited to get cozy with the ASO as we celebrate the most wonderful time of year.

Bring the kids to the Holiday Children's Fair at 2 p.m. on Sunday in the Robinson Center Music Hall main lobby. Touch and play string, woodwind and brass instruments at the Instrument Petting Zoo, visit with Santa and join in on arts and crafts.

Tickets range from $14-$52 and can be purchased online at www.ArkansasSymphony.org or over the phone at (501) 666-1761.

Thanks to the Entergy Kids Ticket, all kids through 12th grade are free on Sundays with the purchase of an adult ticket.

Happy Holidays

Friday, December 14 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, December 15 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, December 16 at 3 p.m.
Robinson Center Music Hall

 

Featuring

Philip Mann, Music Director

Arkansas Symphony Orchestra

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Vesper Choir, Dr. Michael Bates, conductor

Ballet Arkansas

Ted Ludwig Trio

Diane Kesling, mezzo soprano

Central Arkansas Children's Choir, Dr. Ryan Fisher, conductor

Arkansas Symphony Youth Orchestra musicians

Phil Kaplan and Leslie Singer

 

Program:

DELVYN CASE  Rocket Sleigh

ELLINGTON/TYZIK  Nutcracker Suite: 5. Peanut Brittle Brigade (March)

Ballet Arkansas

arr. Finnegan   Twelve Days of Christmas

STRAUSS   Also Sprach (opening)

Phil Kaplan & Leslie Singer

arr. RON GOLDSTEIN  Hanukah Medley

arr. Robson   Ted Ludwig Medley (Christmastime is Here, Christmas Song)

Ted Ludwig Trio

arr. Robson   Let It Snow

Ted Ludwig Trio

arr. Gary Fry   O Holy Night   

UAPB Vesper Choir

 

INTERMISSION

 

TCHAIKOVSKY  Nutcracker Suite

Dance of the Sugarplum Fairies 

Mirlitons    '

Arabian Dance 

Ballet Arkansas     

arr. Anthony Bisbano  Christmas Eve In My Hometown

Diane Kesling

BRITTEN   Procession (from "A Ceremony of Carols") 

Central Arkansas Children's Choir

arr. Scott Hagler  Carol of the Drum

UAPB Vesper Choir, Central Arkansas Children's Choir, ASYO Percussionists

orch. Joubert   Joy to the World (from Great Joy)

UAPB Vesper Choir