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DIGITAL CONCERT

Magic of Christmas

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December 19 January 9
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Program

JERRY HERMAN arr. CORREIA “We Need a Little Christmas” from Mame

TEPHEN SCHWARTZ arr. SNYDER & MOSS “When You Believe” from The Prince of Egypt

ALAN SILVESTRI arr. SNYDER & MURTHA Selections from The Polar Express

BURT BACHRACH arr. MCKENZIE “Alfie” from Alfie

LESLIE BRICUSSE arr. MCKENZIE “Feelin’ Good”

FELIX BERNARD arr. FARNON “Winter Wonderland”

GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah

KRISTEN ANDERSON-LOPEZ arr. KROGSTADT Music from Frozen

ADAM arr. RICHMAN “O Holy Night”

KIM &WALTER KENT GANNON arr. TROTTER “I’ll Be Home for Christmas”

CON FULLAM arr. EASTBURN “The Maine Christmas Song”

RICHARD HAYMAN “Here We Come A-Caroling”

LEROY ANDERSON “Sleigh Ride”

TRADITIONAL Christmas Sing-a-Long

Artists, programs, and dates are subject to change.

With its delightful combination of nostalgic traditions, wondrous surprises, and an array of holiday favorites, Magic of Christmas promises to be a memorable celebration of joy, wonder, and the spirit of the season. Featuring exceptional musical performances from your Portland Symphony Orchestra, the Magic of Christmas Chorus, the PSO Children’s Chorus, and special guests, it’s no wonder this has been one of Maine’s favorite holiday traditions for over 40 years.


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Julia Gagnon
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Magic of Christmas Chorus

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PSO Childrens Choir Rehearsal
PSO Children's Chorus

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James Kennerley organ

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