Messiah defines Christmas as no other work does and is a transformative marvel in this acclaimed interpretation of the Christmas portion and Hallelujah Chorus by the Orchestra and Chamber Chorus — two performances only.

December 4/6, 2008, 8pm

“Twas the Night Before Christmas” 

NORMAN MACKENZIE, conductor
ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA & CHAMBER CHORUS

Conductor Chelsea Tipton’s recognized expertise in gospel (“No one makes a more joyful noise” – Boston Globe) and the soaring spirituals of the ASO Gospel Choir make this annual event a cherished hallmark of the season.

December 5, 2008, 8pm
December 6, 2008, 2pm

CHELSEA TIPTON II, conductor
ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA & GOSPEL CHOIR

Who needs snow when The Polar Express and Santa come to town! At the ASO’s gleeful celebration, children go giddy watching the popular “Polar” and singing along to holiday favorites. A whirl of playful dancers and meeting the North Pole’s jolliest resident add to the fun.

December 7/14, 2008, 1:30 & 3:30pm

JERE FLINT, conductor
LEE HARPER & DANCERS
ATLANTA SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA

THE Christmas event in Atlanta for over five decades! More than 400 musicians and singers fully realize the season’s glory, passion and grandeur in a moving celebration, led by the ASO’s estimable Director of
Choruses, Norman Mackenzie.

December 11/12, 2008, 8pm
December 13, 2008, 2 & 8pm

NORMAN MACKENZIE, conductor
MOREHOUSE COLLEGE GLEE CLUB
ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA & CHORUS
GWINNETT YOUNG SINGERS

The Blind Boys of Alabama's Christmas album, "Go Tell It on The Mountain" is a holiday standard for music fans of all ages and musical persuasions. The group thrills and inspires audiences the world over, having just won their forth consecutive Grammy Award.

December 19, 2008, 8pm

A Very Merry from the ASO to Atlanta! SuperPops showman Michael Krajewski’s wit and charm anchor this popular program of holiday standards. Expect a few surprises along the way.

December 20, 2008, 2 & 8pm

MICHAEL KRAJEWSKI, conductor

Sit back and relax while the ASO serenades you with timeless classics and pop. A complimentary glass of Champagne follows the concert at around 9:30 pm, affording you plenty of time to head home or party on.

December 31, 2008, 8pm

Michael Krajewski, conductor