Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra | Classical Christmas

Celebrate the season with “Classical Christmas”. Conductor Martin MacDonald leads a festive evening featuring the talented 2024 North York Music Festival Concerto Competition winners.

The program sparkles with holiday spirit, starting with Coleridge-Taylor’s vibrant “Christmas Overture.” Experience the enchanting “Selections from The Snow Maiden” by Rimsky-Korsakov, followed by the whimsical “Lieutenant Kije: Suite” by Prokofiev. The evening culminates with beloved “Selections from The Nutcracker” by Tchaikovsky, transporting you to a magical winter wonderland. Join us for a night of timeless music that celebrates the joy and beauty of the holiday season.

Martin MacDonald, conductor

2024 NYMF Concerto Competition Winners:
Karen Kobayashi, flute
Ophir Strumpf, violin
Alice Yang, piano

Program:

Coleridge-Taylor

Christmas Overture

Mozart

Flute Concerto No. 2 in D major, K. 314 (1st mvt)
Violin Concerto No. 4 in D major, K. 218 (1st mvt)
Piano Concerto No. 9 in E-flat major, K. 271 Jeunehomme (1st mvt)

Rimsky-Korsakov
Selections from The Snow Maiden

Prokofiev
Lieutenant Kije: Suite symphonique, op. 60

Tchaikovsky
Selections from Nutcracker, Op. 71

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