Welcome to the Scottsdale Philharmonic’s Annual Christmas Concert performed in December 8th of 2024. It is a festive celebration of timeless holiday classics performed live at La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church in Scottsdale, Arizona‪. This concert is filled with beloved seasonal music to bring the spirit of the holidays to life.

Program Highlights:

A Christmas Festival by Leroy Anderson (1908–1975)

Waltz of the Flowers by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840–1893)

Parade of the Wooden Soldiers by Leon Jessel (1871–1942)

Carol of the Bells by Mykola Leontovych (1877–1921)

Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)

Gesù Bambino by Pietro Yon (1886–1943)

March of the Toys (from Babes in Toyland) by Victor Herbert (1859–1924)

White Christmas by Irving Berlin (1888–1989)

Winter Wonderland by Felix Bernard (1897–1944)

The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) by Mel Tormé (1925–1999)

Panis Angelicus by César Franck (1822–1890)

Ave Maria (arr. Franz Liszt) by Franz Schubert (1797–1828)

Hallelujah Chorus (from Messiah) by George Frideric Handel (1685–1759)

Sleigh Ride by Leroy Anderson (1908–1975)

Featured Performers:

Melissa Solomon, Soprano

Vitaly Serebriakov, Piano Soloist

Under the direction of Maestro Vanja Gjumar Nikolovski, this concert showcases an incredible array of holiday favorites from timeless classics to festive melodies; this program is sure to evoke joy and nostalgia for all.

At Scottsdale Philharmonic, we are proud to be “Your Valleywide Symphony,” a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to making classical music accessible to everyone. We’re thrilled to provide free tickets to students and veterans, ensuring that audiences of all ages can experience the beauty and power of live symphonic music.

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