Travel with Morihiko on an international holiday celebration!

Dec 6, 2006

For Immediate Release

Contact: Annie Matlow 326-3136

SPOKANE: The Spokane Symphony and Maestro Morihiko Nakahara will return to the Spokane Opera House and fill it with holiday music from many traditions on Saturday, Dec. 16 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 17 at 2 p.m.
Nakahara is ready for a dazzling holiday production! The Spokane Symphony's 70 musicians will be joined by the fabulous voices of 120 members of the Spokane Symphony Chorale and 50 members of the Spokane Area Children's Chorus to present a program that has been an important part of family traditions in Spokane for many years.
The thrilling sounds of the Spokane Symphony Chorale and the harmonies of the Spokane Area Children's Chorus set the scene for a festive yuletide celebration featuring the Hail to Christmas from Babes in Toyland, The Twelve Days of Christmas Sleigh Ride and other holiday favorites! In addition, the Spokane Area Children's Chorus will debut American Carols, a selection composed especially for them by Spokane composer William Berry, who is also a member of the orchestra.
The night is filled with tantalizing selection of holiday music from around the world that will delight the entire family! The orchestra will also perform some instrumental favorites, including Winter from Vivaldi's Four Seasons, and A Charlie Brown Christmas. The concert playbill is rounded out with cherished carols, beloved holiday classics, an audience sing-along and magical surprises to start off this most wonderful time of the year!
Dr. Lori Wiest is the director of the Spokane Symphony Chorale and Kristina Ploeger is the director of the Spokane Area Children's Chorus.

Holiday Pops Extravaganza tickets are on sale for Saturday night performance $17, $26, $34, and $39; Sunday Matinee prices $16, $20, $24, $26; Children 12 and under $10. Call the Spokane Symphony Ticket Office at (509) 624-1200 or go to the Spokane Symphony Ticket Office, 818 W. Riverside. Tickets are also available, with service charges, through TicketsWest at 325-SEAT, 1-800-325-SEAT and at www.spokanesymphony.org.