Tis the Season for Joy!

Join us for an evening of festive cheer and holiday spirit at the Chicago Sinfonietta's HOLIDAYS OF JOY concert, featuring Guest Conductor Chelsea Tipton II and Guest Vocalist Alfreda Burke. One night only, this concert will take place at the beautiful and historic Auditorium Theatre in downtown Chicago. 

In this classic holiday concert, the season comes to life. Experience the magic as our talented orchestra fills the air with the rich sounds of seasonal favorites like "A Christmas Overture," "Sleigh Ride," "Winter Wonderland," and "Appalachian Carol," all intermingled with festive tunes from around the world. 

You'll be captivated by timeless melodies and heartwarming arrangements, with the added delight of a heartwarming sing-along with Alfreda Burke.

Come together and revel in the wonder of the holidays through the universal language of holiday music, and stay for our heart-warming and delicious intermission activities. The talented Beaux and Belle Carolers join us for lobby entertainment, along with our complimentary hot cocoa bar!

PROGRAM (75-minutes with 20 minute intermission)

Hess: A Christmas Overture

Arr. Reed: Greensleeves
Bizet: L’Arlesienne Suite No. 1 (Prelude)
Bizet: L’Arlesienne Suite No. 2 (Fandole)
Dan Goeler: Appalachian Carol
Arr. Gary Fry: O Holy Night (feat. Alfreda Burke)
Arr. Jackfert: I Saw Three Ships

Intermission

Arr. Custer: Winter Wonderland
Lovrien: Minor Alterations No. 2
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor: Christmas Overture
Arr. Mark Hayes: I’ll Be Home for Christmas (feat. Alfreda Burke)
Arr. Gary Fry: Go Tell It On the Mountain (feat. Alfreda Burke)
Anderson: Sleigh Ride
Arr. Parks: Joyeaux Noel! A Holiday Sing-A-Long