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West Hartford Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert

West Hartford Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert

The West Hartford Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of conductor Richard Chiarappa, will present its annual Holiday Concert at the West Hartford Town Hall Auditorium on Sunday, December 11 at 3:00 p.m.

The program includes Leroy Anderson’s all-time favorite Sleigh Ride; Irving Berlin’s White Christmas; Franz Gruber’s Stille Nacht; selections from Peter Tchaikovski’s The Nutcracker, and Bill Holcomb’s The Festive Sounds of Hanukkah. “It’s a rare experience these days to hear Christmas and Hanukah music performed by a live symphony orchestra,” observes maestro Richard Chiarappa, “so come out and enjoy yourselves!”

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The highlights of the program, performing seasonal classics, will be tenor Frank Sweeney and a return performance by soprano Teresa Eickel.

Ticket prices are as follows:

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  • $24.00 Reserved Table Seating
  • $18.00 General (unreserved) Seating
  • $12.00 Senior/Student (unreserved) Seating.

For tickets call 860-521-4362 or order securely online at http://whso.org/2011-holiday-concert-tickets/  Tickets will also be sold at the door the day of the concert beginning at 2:15 pm.

Handicap parking is available for those in need.

Our Mission: Bringing People Together Through Music

Central to the WHSO’s mission of giving back to the community is its support of the West Hartford Food Pantry. Please bring the following non-perishable items to help your neighbors in need: regular sized boxes of breakfast cereal (hot and cold), tuna, corned beef hash, beef stew, pasta, spaghetti sauce, macaroni & cheese, Spaghetti O's, peanut butter, jelly, tuna and hamburger helper, small boxes of rice or rice mixes, instant potatoes, cans of soup, vegetables, fruit, beans, meat, and small bottles of cooking oil. Household and personal toiletry items are also appreciated.

 

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