Family Holiday Concert 2020 Virtual Launch
Virtual Family Holiday Concert
with the Charlottesville Symphony & UVA University Singers
Michael Slon, conductor
Release date: Wednesday, December 16, 2020, 8pm
The UVA University Singers and the Charlottesville Symphony at the University of Virginia join to present their annual Family Holiday Concerts as a special virtual program for 2020. Led by faculty conductor Michael Slon, this year’s virtual concert features video and audio footage from past performances, a new virtual choir by the University Singers and videos from Charlottesville Symphony principals, and a 2020 version of the “5 Golden Rings” audience participation, all to lift spirits this season with some holiday cheer. Through the years, these concerts have become an eagerly awaited holiday tradition – so join us for this special release on Wednesday, December 16th at 8pm. Register for the launch of the full concert!
| PROGRAM | |
Carol of the Bells | Mykola Leontovich arr. Peter J. Wilhousky |
| Sleigh Ride The Charlottesville Symphony | Leroy Anderson |
| Joy to the World Charlottesville Symphony Principal Trombone Nate Lee | Antioch attributed to George Frideric Handel |
| Winter Wonderland | Felix Bernard |
| Winter Sun | Don Macdonald poetry by Malca Litovitz |
| Two Hanukkah Melodies Charlottesville Symphony Music Director Benjamin Rous | Traditional arr. Benjamin Rous |
| Suite from The Polar Express University Singers and Charlottesville Symphony | Alan Silvestri & Glen Ballard |
| The Twelve Days of Christmas with special guests on “5 Golden Rings” | arr. John Rutter |
| I’ll Be Home for Christmas Charlottesville Symphony Principal Harp Anastasia Jellison | Walter Kent arr. Ray Pool |
| It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year | Edward Pola & George Wyle arr. Paul Bateman |
| “Hallelujah” from Messiah | George Frideric Handel |
| Credits: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas from Meet Me in St. Louis | Hugh Martin & Ralph Blane |
The UVA Office of Engagement hosted a special online preview of the program on Friday, December 11 with Michael Slon (UVA Director of Choral Music), Benjamin Rous (Music Director of the Symphony), and Jody Kielbasa (Vice Provost for the Arts.)
The virtual Family Holiday Concert will remain up through the season at the University Singers YouTube channel.
The event is sponsored by the UVA McIntire Dept. of Music, with additional support from the Office of the Provost and Vice Provost for the Arts. Major funding for the Charlottesville Symphony is provided by The Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation.
