Ring in the Holidays with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra

Something for Everyone!

HAMPTON ROADS, VA [Nov. 15, 2016] — Nothing puts you in the holiday mood quite like the music of the season, and the Virginia Symphony is presenting a series of festive concerts across the region, offering holiday delights for everyone.

Ticket prices vary by performance and can be purchased by calling 757.892.6366, visiting www.virginiasymphony.org or visiting the Virginia Symphony Box Office at 150 Boush Street, Suite 201, Norfolk, VA 23510 from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday. For group sales of 10 or more, call 757.213.1436.

Home Alone – Film with Live Orchestra
In partnership with The Governor’s School for the Arts, Seven Venues, and the Virginia Arts Festival
Saturday, November 26, 2016 | 7pm | Chrysler Hall, Norfolk 

A true holiday favorite, this beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams’ charming and delightful score performed live to picture by the Virginia Symphony Orchestra with the Governor’s School for the Arts Orchestra. Macaulay Culkin stars as Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old boy who’s accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation, and who must defend his home against two bungling thieves. Hilarious and heart-warming, Home Alone is holiday fun for the entire family!

The Snowman and The Gift of The Magi
In Partnership with The Virginia Children’s Chorus
Sunday, November 27, 2016 | 3pm | Sandler Center for The Performing Arts, Virginia Beach
Benjamin Rous, conductor

Kick off the holiday season with the Academy Award-winning movie The Snowman. The charming, animated film follows the story of a young boy and his magical friendship with a snowman, while the VSO performs Howard Blake’s score, including the popular song “Walking in the Air.” “The Gift of the Magi”, based on O. Henry’s beloved short story, is a profound message of love and generosity. It is the tale of Jim and Della, a young couple living in a shabby New York tenement, and their Christmas gifts to one another, bought by sacrificing what they each hold most dear. Joining the VSO on stage will be the Virginia Children’s Chorus and narrator to bring the story to life!

Holiday Pops!
Friday, December 9, 2016 | 8pm | Ferguson Center for The Arts, Newport News
Saturday, December 10, 2016 | 8pm | Chrysler Hall, Norfolk
Sunday, December 11, 2016 | 7pm | Sandler Center for The Performing Arts, Virginia Beach
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Virginia Symphony Orchestra Chorus
Robert Shoup, chorusmaster
Aundi Marie Moore, soprano
Todd Rosenlieb Dance

Join us for the must-see holiday tradition of the season – Holiday Pops! There’s no better way to lift your spirits than with seasonal songs and traditional carols delivered in full sound and spectacle by the Virginia Symphony, the inspirational voices of Virginia Symphony Orchestra Chorus and special guests. This year, as a special treat, Music Director JoAnn Falletta conducts Holiday Pops and will have all the magical elements you’ve come to expect Holiday Pops—high energy, familiar carols and lots of holiday warmth! And we’ll even throw in a surprise or two! We can’t wait to celebrate the season with all of you!

Newport News Pops Series is sponsored by Newport News Shipbuilding. The December 11 concert is sponsored by Southern Bank. Partial support for these concerts provided by the Business Consortium for Arts Support, Newport News Arts Commission, City of Norfolk, Virginia Beach Arts and Humanities Commission and the Virginia Commission for the Arts.

Jingle Bell Jam
Sunday, December 11, 2016 | 3pm | Sandler Center for The Performing Arts, Virginia Beach
JoAnn Falletta, conductor

Santa Claus is coming to town and he’s stopping by to be a part of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra’s ever-popular Jingle Bell Jam! Celebrate the magic of the season with an afternoon that showcases the music of the holidays performed by the best talent in Hampton Roads. You won’t want to miss this holly jolly concert! Get your tickets early– this family favorite is sure to sell out! Pre-concert activities begin at 2 pm.

The PB&J Family Concert Series is sponsored by Capital Group. Partial support for this concert provided by the Business Consortium for Arts Support, Virginia Beach Arts and Humanities Commission and the Virginia Commission for the Arts.

Holiday Brass
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 | 7pm | Chesapeake Conference Center, Chesapeake
Thursday, December 15, 2016 | 8pm | Phi Beta Kappa Hall, Williamsburg
Friday, December 16, 2016 | 7:30pm | TCC Roper Performing Arts Center, Norfolk
Saturday, December 17 2016 | 3pm | Lancaster Middle School Theater, Kilmarnock
Benjamin Rous, conductor

The bold sounds of the Virginia Symphony Brass section ring in the holidays with a blast! Experience the festive sounds of the season in a concert filled with wit, virtuosity, and the glorious music of the holidays—featuring the VSO brass and percussion sections. Conducted by Resident Conductor Benjamin Rous, you’ll hear music from a variety of styles that make this concert one holiday delight you won’t want to miss!

The December 14 performance is sponsored by Carl’s Wash. Tidewater Community College’s Roper Performing Arts Center is the Educational Partner for December 16. Partial support for these concerts provided by the Business Consortium for Arts Support, City of Chesapeake, City of Norfolk, Williamsburg Area Arts Commission, and the Virginia Commission for the Arts.

Handel’s Messiah
Thursday, December 15, 2016 | 8pm | Regent University, Virginia Beach
Friday, December 16, 2016 | 8pm | First Baptist Church of Newport News
Saturday, December 17, 2016 | 8pm | Harrison Opera House, Norfolk
Robert Shoup, conductor
Virginia Symphony Orchestra Chorus
Christina Pier, soprano
Ann McMahon Quintero, mezzo-soprano
Robert Breault, tenor
Stephen Bryant, bass

Robert Shoup conducts the Virginia Symphony Orchestra for the time-honored Christmas tradition of George Frideric Handel’s revered oratorio, Messiah. Get in the spirit of the season with this distinguished performance of Handel’s sacred masterpiece that presents the austere and dramatic narrative of Jesus Christ’s life. From Isaiah’s prophecies to the Hallelujah Chorus, you will be brought to your feet in the Messiah performance of the season. 

This concert is sponsored by the Christian Broadcasting Network. The Norfolk Classics Series is sponsored by Norfolk Southern and the Regent University Classics Series is sponsored by Regent University. Partial support for these concerts provided by the Business Consortium for Arts Support, Newport News Arts Commission, City of Norfolk, Virginia Beach Arts and Humanities Commission and the Virginia Commission for the Arts.

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Under the leadership of GRAMMY-winning music director JoAnn Falletta, the Virginia Symphony Orchestra is Virginia’s preeminent professional symphony orchestra with a mission of inspiring, educating and connecting audiences of all ages.

Founded in 1921, it is ranked in the top ten percent of professional orchestras nationwide and serves the entire Southeastern Virginia region with Classics, Pops and Family concert series in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Newport News and Williamsburg as well as performances in outlying Virginia and North Carolina communities, reaching nearly 150,000 concert-goers every year. Additionally, the orchestra annually reaches 45,000 children, students and lifelong learners with its education and community programs. The Virginia Symphony has performed at Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center and is the cornerstone of the performing arts in Hampton Roads.