Featured Artists
Enrico Lopez-Yañez
Conductor
Jana McIntyre
Soprano
Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia
Dominick DiOrio
Artistic Director
Since the iconic Philadelphia Orchestra recording led by Eugene Ormandy was released in 1962, these joyous concerts have become an annual tradition treasured by fans. Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez brings a lively energy to the proceedings, which just may feature a visit from you-know-who!
Program
Mason
“Joy to the World”
3 minutes
Mendelssohn
“Hark! the Herald Angels Sing”
4 minutes
Rimsky-Korsakov
Polonaise, from Christmas Eve
5 minutes
Traditional
“O Come, O Come Emmanuel”
5 minutes
Traditional
A Musicological Journey Through the Twelve Days of Christmas
10 minutes
Naughtin
A Visit from Saint Nicholas
5 minutes
Wade
“O Come, All Ye Faithful”
5 minutes
Traditional
“Deck the Halls”
3 minutes
Traditional
“God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen”
3 minutes
Various
Christmas Suite
5 minutes
Tovey
“The Rittenhouse Carol”
6 minutes
Various
“Susanna's Christmas Secret”
4 minutes
Hopkins, Jr.
“We Three Kings”
5 minutes
Anderson
Sleigh Ride
5 minutes
Traditional
“I Saw Three Ships”
4 minutes
Adam
“O Holy Night”
5 minutes
Approximate Duration
includes intermission
2 hours
