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Eckart Preu, Music Director
Magic of Christmas Chorus
PSO Children’s Chorus
Cirque de la Symphonie
The beloved holiday classic soars to dazzling heights as Cirque de la Symphonie joins the Portland Symphony Orchestra for Magic of Christmas.
Experience breathtaking performances by aerialists and acrobats, complemented by exceptional musical performances from your Portland Symphony Orchestra, the Magic of Christmas Chorus, and the PSO Children’s Chorus. Featuring a delightful combination of nostalgic traditions, unexpected surprises, and an array of holiday favorites, this Maine tradition promises to be a memorable celebration of joy, wonder, and the spirit of the season.
***FULL PROGRAM***
JOHN WILLIAMS: 3 Holiday Songs from Home Alone
1: Somewhere in my Memory
3: Merry Christmas
Magic of Christmas Chorus
DAVID ARKENSTONE: Snow Dance
Cirque de la Symphonie
The First Nowell arr. Paul Halley
PSO Children’s Chorus, James Kennerley, organ
GIAOACHINO ROSSINI, arr. Respighi: La Boutique Fantasque
4: Danse Cosaque
Cirque de la Symphonie
JOHN DEBNEY, arr. Pesavento: Suite from Elf
Magic of Christmas Chorus, PSO Children’s Chorus
JOHN WILLIAMS: Flight to Neverland from Hook
Cirque de la Symphonie
G.F. HANDEL: Hallelujah Chorus from The Messiah
Magic of Christmas Chorus, PSO Children’s Chorus
CHARLES-MARIE WIDOR, arr. Owen: Toccata from Symphony No. 5
DELVYN CASE: Rocket Sleigh
Cirque de la Symphonie
P.I. TCHAIKOVSKY: Waltz of the Flowers from The Nutcracker
Cirque de la Symphonie
Let it Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Magic of Christmas Chorus, PSO Children’s Chorus
LEROY ANDERSON: Sleigh Ride
arr. John Finnegan: Christmas Singalong (with cut)
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
***FAMILY FRIENDLY PROGRAM***
JOHN WILLIAMS: 3 Holiday Songs from Home Alone
1: Somewhere in my Memory
3: Merry Christmas
Magic of Christmas Chorus
DAVID ARKENSTONE: Snow Dance
Cirque de la Symphonie
JOHN DEBNEY, arr. Pesavento: Suite from Elf
Magic of Christmas Chorus, PSO Children’s Chorus
GIAOACHINO ROSSINI, arr. Respighi: La Boutique Fantasque
4: Danse Cosaque
Cirque de la Symphonie
LEROY ANDERSON: Sleigh Ride
JOHN WILLIAMS: Flight to Neverland from Hook
Cirque de la Symphonie
Let it Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Magic of Christmas Chorus, PSO Children’s Chorus
arr. John Finnegan: Christmas Singalong
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Fun Fact: The PSO’s first performance of Magic of Christmas was narrated by Margaret Hamilton, best known for portraying The Wicked Witch of the West in the 1939 film, The Wizard of Oz. Fortunately this choice didn’t land the PSO on the naughty list that year!
ADULT, SENIOR 65+, and CHILD & STUDENT prices are available online for this event.
GROUP 10+ is available via phone & in-person only.
Ticket prices include a per ticket service fee, varying from $3 – $11 depending on ticket price.
December 13 – 22, 2024
Tickets
$112 / $102 / $97 / $92 / $87 / $82 / $78 / $77 / $74 / $72 / $69 / $67 / $62 / $57 / $54 / $51 / $49 / $47 / $42 / $28 / $27 / $22 / $15
*before fees
Special performances
Friday 12/13 2pm PREVIEW
Sunday 12/15 11am FAMILY FRIENDLY
merrill
auditorium
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
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