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Charleston Symphony Announces Holiday Concert Schedule
The Charleston Symphony today announced their holiday schedule. This year, they will be showcasing four concert programs: Holy City Messiah, Chamber Music: Holiday Brass, Chamber Music: Holiday Strings, and Holiday Pops.
Here’s a look at the Holiday Schedule:
HOLY CITY MESSIAH
“Hallelujah!” Few excerpts are familiar to as many, and Messiah remains Handel’s best-known work. There is no better time of year to enjoy Handel’s sacred oratorio that has long been associated with goodwill and charity. Join the CSO for this glorious holiday tradition, Holy City Messiah, with the CSO Chamber Chorus and four guest soloists at three beautiful churches in downtown Charleston, Mount Pleasant, and Summerville.
Artists:
Tamara Hardesty, Soprano
Rachel Calloway, Alto
Edward Brennan, Tenor
Jason McKinney, Baritone
Charleston Symphony Chamber Chorus, Dr. Robert Taylor, Director
Kellen Gray, Conductor
- 7:30pm at Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
- Tickets: $10-$45
- 7:30pm at St. Andrews Church
- Tickets: $10-$40
- 4pm at St. Theresa the Little Flower Catholic Church
- Tickets: $10-$20
CHAMBER MUSIC
- 7:30pm at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church
- Tickets: $10-$20
December 17- Holiday Strings and December 18 – Holiday Strings
- 7:30pm at the Charleston Library Society
- The Charleston Symphony’s most intimate celebration of the season returns!
- Join the CSO for the most beautiful holiday music performed in the most charming of settings.
- Tickets: $10-$40
HOLIDAY POPS
Enjoy the Charleston Symphony’s annual holiday tradition, which has become a spectacular celebration. The festive performance will feature beloved orchestral selections, joyous carols, traditional tunes, and music that will uplift audiences through the end of the year. Don’t miss the CSO’s annual sell-out for an evening of holiday spirit and special surprises along the way. The Charleston Symphony has once again partnered with Charleston County Parks to offer two holiday traditions for the price of one. Visit the CSO’s website for details.
Artists:
Kanika Moore, Vocalist
- Eric Wilkinson, Director
Charleston Symphony Orchestra Chorus
- Dr. Robert Taylor, Director
Yuriy Bekker, Conductor
December 22 – Holiday POPS! and December 23 – Holiday POPS!
- 7:30pm at the Gaillard Center
- Tickets Start at $25
- It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Bring your family and friends to enjoy the annual holiday tradition, which has become a spectacular celebration. Holiday Pops will showcase choirs, dancers, guest vocalists, pipers, and special appearances by Frosty the Snowman, Saint Nick, and more!
- WHILE SUPPLIES LAST: complimentary Holiday Festival of Lights pass with the purchase of two or more full-priced adult tickets to Holiday Pops!
TO BUY TICKETS TO INDIVIDUAL CSO PERFORMANCES:
Online: www.charlestonsymphony.org
Phone: CSO Patron Services 843-723-7528 (9am-5pm | Monday-Friday), Charleston Gaillard Center Ticket Office 843-242-3099 (11am-6pm | Monday-Friday)
In-Person: Visit the Gaillard Center Ticket Office (95 Calhoun Street) during the times listed above or 2 hours prior to any performance. Due to the changing health guidelines, please check their website for updated hours.