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NSO Pops: Happy Holidays!

Warm your heart with this merry Pops tradition led by Marvin Hamlisch, featuring your favorite holiday songs performed Pops-style, plus a visit from Santa Claus and other special guests.

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About the Program

Artists:
  • Jenny Baker , violin
  • Lewis Lipnick , contrabassoon
  • Michael H. Belinkie , tenor
  • Kevin Glavin , baritone
  • Brian Rodda , actor
  • Children’s Chorus of Washington
  • Joan Gregoryk , music director
  • Unified Voices
  • Joyce Garrett , director
Be a part of this annual NSO Pops tradition and make the holidays the most wonderful time of the year for your entire family! Marvin Hamlisch and a colorful assortment of lively performers present a program of festive songs and time-honored classics, including "O Holy Night," "Sleigh Ride," "White Christmas," and much more. Capture the spirit of the season with this uplifting and joyous holiday concert, featuring a visit from Santa Claus and other special guests. Program:
PIERPONT/DRAGON - Jingle Bells Fantasie
ANDERSON - Sleigh Ride
KESSLER - Chopin-demonium
ADAM/HARRIS - "O Holy Night"
TRADITIONAL/DRAGON - "Greensleeves"
SCHUBERT - Ave Maria

arr. Kessler
BACH - Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring

arr. Bestor
VARIOUS - Christmas Sing-a-Long
HAMLISCH - "Take Me to Christmas Past"

arr. Brohn
TORME/DRAGON - The Christmas Song
GRUBER - Silent Night, arr. Harris
BERLIN - White Christmas, arr. Page

arr. Page


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Additional Resources

About the Kennedy Center NSO Pops Concerts Series

National Symphony Orchestra 75th Feature : An interactive exhibit on the history of the NSO

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