ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ANNOUNCES 2009 COCA-COLA HOLIDAY CONCERT SERIES
Holiday Series To Open With Program Featuring Handel’s Messiah And Bach’s Christmas Oratorio
Atlanta, Ga. 11/05/2009 05:28 PM GMT (TransWorldNews)
Conductor Chelsea Tipton II To Lead Atlanta Symphony Orchestra And Gospel Choir
In “ASO Gospel Christmas”
Conductor Jere Flint To Lead “A Kid’s Christmas”
Featuring Lee Harper & Dancers And
Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra
Norman Mackenzie To Lead Atlanta Symphony Orchestra And Chorus,
Morehouse College Glee Club, And Gwinnett Young Singers In “Christmas with the ASO”
Michael Krajewski To Conduct “A Very Merry Holiday Pops”
With Lassiter And Walton High School Choirs, Pianist Sam Stryke,
And Piano Juggler Dan Menendez
Special Guest Soprano Sylvia McNair To Perform Selections From The Great American Songbook In “ASO New Year’s Eve”
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will spread the joy of the coming holiday season during the 2009 Coca-Cola Holiday Concerts from December 3 –31, 2009, including: Handel’s Messiah on December 3 and 5, 2009; “A Gospel Christmas” on December 4 and 5, 2009; “A Kid’s Christmas” on December 6 and 13, 2009; “Christmas with the ASO” December 10-12, 2009; “A Very Merry Holiday Pops” on December 18 and 19, 2009; and “ASO New Year’s Eve” on December 31, 2009. (Complete descriptions below.)
Single tickets for these performances are as follows:
HANDEL’S MESSIAH $29 - $59
ATLANTA SYMPHONY’S “GOSPEL CHRISTMAS” $15 - $42
“ASO KID’S CHRISTMAS” $15 - $22
“CHRISTMAS WITH THE ASO” $29 - $62
“A VERY MERRY HOLIDAY POPS” $18 - $48
ASO NEW YEAR’S EVE $30 - $68
All tickets may be purchased online at atlantasymphony.org or by calling (404) 733-5000. Tickets may also be purchased at the Woodruff Arts Center Box Office located in the Woodruff Arts Center at 15th and Peachtree Streets. Box office hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Handel’s Messiah
On December 3 and 5, 2009, at 8:00 p.m., Atlanta Symphony Director of Choruses Norman Mackenzie will lead the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Chorus in Handel’s Messiah and Part III of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, two traditional pieces of the season.
Atlanta Symphony Director of Choruses Norman Mackenzie's abilities as musical collaborator, conductor, and concert organist have brought him national recognition. As Director of Choruses for the ASO …
Acclaimed for the beauty and expressiveness of its singing, the 200-member Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus and Chamber Chorus has been directed by Norman Mackenzie since 1999, following the death of its founder, the legendary Robert Shaw …
ASO Gospel Christmas
On December 4 at 8:00 p.m., and December 5, 2009, at 2:00 p.m., guest conductor Chelsea Tipton II will lead the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Gospel Choir, directed by Leroy Henderson, in “ASO Gospel Christmas,” a program of holiday gospel favorites.
Chelsea Tipton is Resident Conductor of the Toledo Symphony Orchestra. He has appeared with major orchestras in the United States, including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Boston Pops Orchestra, Detroit Symphony Orchestra . . .
Leroy Henderson was born and raised in San Francisco, CA and began his musical journey at an early age. He served as Youth Musician for the First Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ. He became the Music Director and Minister of Music for St Paul A.M.E. and First Union Baptist Church respectively, both of the Bay Area . . .
Returning to Gospel Christmas after its acclaimed debut last season is the all-city ASO Gospel Choir, under the direction of the newly appointed Leroy Henderson, the Associate Music Director at Atlanta’s Elizabeth Baptist Church. The original Gospel Christmas choir was started 15 years ago by Sallie B. Parrish, “Atlanta’s First Lady of Gospel.” Following her retirement, the ASO created its own Gospel Choir, comprised of some members of Ms. Parrish’s choir and new members hand-picked from leading church choirs throughout metro Atlanta.
ASO Kid’s Christmas
On December 6 and 13, 2009, at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., Staff Conductor Jere Flint leads the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra in “Second Chance Christmas,” featuring Lee Harper & Dancers. Stranded in a small town that has forgotten Christmas, the ASYO saves the day in the (Saint) Nick of time. Your kids will light up as they watch this heartwarming new Christmas classic, told in Dr. Seuss—like rhyme, and commissioned by the ASYO. This concert is presented by GE Energy.
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Staff Conductor Jere Flint leads a triple life in music. He leads the Atlanta Symphony during the Orchestra’s popular Family Concerts series and Symphony Street concerts for youngsters . . .
Choreographer Lee Harper attended the Juilliard School of Music and graduated from the North Carolina School of the Arts with a BFA Degree in Dance …
The Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra is an integral member of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra family and a vigorous part of the cultural fabric of its community. The ASYO strives for national preeminence among youth orchestras, while cultivating the artistic growth and excellence of our members through enriching orchestral experiences and the mentoring of ASO musicians…
Christmas with the ASO
On December 10–12, 2009, at 8:00 p.m., ASO Director of Choruses Norman Mackenzie returns to lead the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, the Morehouse College Glee Club, and the Gwinnett Young Singers in “Christmas with the ASO,” an annual Atlanta tradition for five decades.
Atlanta Symphony Director of Choruses Norman Mackenzie's abilities as musical collaborator, conductor, and concert organist have brought him national recognition. As Director of Choruses for the ASO …
Acclaimed for the beauty and expressiveness of its singing, the 200-member Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus and Chamber Chorus has been directed by Norman Mackenzie since 1999, following the death of its founder, the legendary Robert Shaw …
The Morehouse College Glee Club embraces a ninety-year tradition of musical excellence and achievement. The Glee Club has continued in this tradition through the dedication and commitment of its members and the leadership …
The Gwinnett Young Singers have performed for ten holiday seasons with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in Christmas with the ASO, and are featured in the PBS National Television Broadcast of Christmas with Robert Shaw…
A Very Merry Holiday Pops
On December 18, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. and December 19, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., ASO Pops Conductor Michael Krajewski conducts “A Very Merry Holiday Pops.” In the tradition of a holiday variety show, this program will feature the Lassiter and Walton High School Choirs under the direction of Janna and Brian Williams, pianist Sam Stryke, Russian dancers, and piano juggler Dan Menendez.
Much in demand across the United States and Canada, pops conductor Michael Krajewski delights concertgoers with his imaginative and entertaining programs and his wry sense of
humor …
Sam Stryke relies on a combination of heart and intellect, the accomplished pianist taps into a reservoir of formal musical training and resurfaces with modern instrumentals infused with engaging melodies and rich orchestrations…
Dan Menendez got his "big break" when he was spotted performing at a Los Angeles comedy club. He was immediately slated to perform on "The Tonight Show" with Johnny Carson, and that initial appearance was selected for Carson's primetime "Anniversary Special.” Years of national and international TV appearances followed. He appears in venues all over the world, performing at professional sporting events, banquets, trade shows and concerts. In 2001 he won the Daidogei World Cup in Japan, an international entertainment competition. He has flown over two million miles performing as "The Piano Juggler."
ASO New Year’s Eve
On December 31, 2009, at 8:00 p.m., soprano Sylvia McNair returns to Symphony Hall with selections from The Great American Songbook, including Irving Berlin, and Rodgers and Hammerstein. Conductor Michael Krajewski leads the Orchestra in selections of favorite light classics.
Much in demand across the United States and Canada, pops conductor Michael Krajewski delights concertgoers with his imaginative and entertaining programs and his wry sense of
humor …
Two-time Grammy Award winner Sylvia McNair lays claim to a stellar, twenty-five-year career in the musical realms of opera, oratorio, cabaret and musical theater. Her journey has taken her from the Metropolitan Opera to the Salzburg Festival, from the New York Philharmonic to the Rainbow Room, from the Ravinia Festival to The Plaza, from the pages of The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal to the London Times …
About the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, currently in its 65th season, is one of America’s leading orchestras, known for the excellence of its live performances, presentations, renowned choruses, and its impressive list of Grammy® Award-winning recordings. The leading cultural organization in the Southeast, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra serves as the cornerstone for artistic development and music education in the region . . . .
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Holiday concerts in December are made possible through an endowment from the Livingston Foundation in memory of Leslie Livingston Kellar and are presented by The Coca-Cola Company.
About The Coca-Cola Company
The Coca-Cola Company is the world's largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 450 sparkling and still brands. Along with Coca-Cola®, recognized as the world's most valuable brand, the Company's portfolio includes 12 other billion dollar brands, including Diet Coke®, Fanta®, Sprite®, Coca-Cola Zero®, vitaminwater, POWERade®, Minute Maid® and Georgia® Coffee. Globally, we are the No. 1 provider of sparkling beverages, juices and juice drinks and ready-to-drink teas and coffees.
Through the world's largest beverage distribution system, consumers in more than 200 countries enjoy the Company's beverages at a rate of 1.5 billion servings a day. With an enduring commitment to building sustainable communities, our Company is focused on initiatives that protect the environment, conserve resources and enhance the economic development of the communities where we operate. For more information about our Company, please visit our website at www.thecoca-colacompany.com.
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Atlanta Symphony Orchestra contacts:
Charlie Wade
(404) 733-4847, charlie.wade@woodruffcenter.org
Laura D. Soldati
(404) 733-4105, laura.soldati@woodruffcenter.org
Additional contacts:
Tara Murphy, 360 Media, Inc.
(404) 577-8686, tara@360media.net
Jennifer Scott, Shuman Associates
(212) 315-1300, jscott@shumanassociates.net
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