Dates Set for Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert
By: KARK 4 News
Updated: November 29, 2012
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
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
