New West Symphony presents Winter Spectacular: Holidays of Light

Light is a symbol and source of inspiration for holiday celebrations around the world. It brings people together and transforms our surroundings, while representing goodness, wisdom and the passage of time.

Join the New West Symphony, Los Robles Children’s Choir and vocal soloists in a winter-inspired concert filled with musical light! Oscar-nominated for Best Animated Short Film, The Snowman, based on Raymond Briggs’ picture book with music by Howard Blake, is presented with the orchestra, alongside symphonic masterworks and your favorite holiday carols. This is a must-see event for the whole family!

Michael Christie, conductor
Alaysha Fox, soprano
Julia Metzler, mezzo-soprano
Ashley Faatoalia, tenor
Patrick Blackwell, bass
Los Robles Children’s Choir, Emma Roche, director

Grieg | “Morning Mood“ from Peer Gynt
Haydn | Symphony No. 59, “Fire,” Mvt I

Howard Blake | The Snowman
accompanied by the award-winning animated short film

Mozart | Serenade in G Major, “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik,” Mvt. 1
Mozart | “A Musical Joke,” Mvt. IV

Trad./O’Loughlin | El Burrito Sabanero
Trad./O’Loughlin | Los Peces en el Río
with Los Robles Children’s Choir

Trad./arr. Jeffrey Biegel | Hanukah Fantasy
with vocal soloists

Leontovych | Carol of the Bells
John Rutter | Silent Night
with Los Robles Children’s Choir

Reisman | A Merry Little Sing-Along
with vocal soloists
Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, Let It Snow, The Christmas Song, Winter Wonderland, Jingle Bells

Anderson | Sleigh Ride