There’s a certain magic in the air during Christmas. Whether it’s the carols, the festive decorations, or the classic Christmas films, this holiday always seems to be filled with a nostalgia for the year that has passed.
Maybe I’m a little too sentimental, but I’ve always felt the best gift to give is the feeling of being surrounded by your loved ones, immersed in the magic.
Growing up, I found this magic through music, after listening to the classic carols and hymns that scored my favourite films. From Home Alone and The Santa Clause series to How the Grinch Stole Christmas, I wanted to hear these songs live, to see the brass, strings, and percussion bring the stories to life.
Even now, as an adult, there’s no experience I want more.
If you’re looking for something special to gift your friends, family, or little ones these holidays, a Christmas concert is the way to go, and if you’re based in Melbourne this November, you’re in luck.
What is Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s A Classical Christmas concert?
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s (MSO) A Classical Christmas is the best Christmas gift for any age.
It’s not often that you get to hear new Christmas music. While the classics will always hold a special place in my heart (and my Christmas playlist), the thought of experiencing a whole new world dedicated to the magic of Christmas is a dream come true.
For this performance, MSO co-commissioned leading Scottish composer Sir James MacMillan to conduct pieces from his Christmas Oratorio, which is a large selection of musical works for orchestra, choir, and soloists that tells the story of the Nativity.
MacMillan will also be conducting voices from the Choir of Trinity College for his Christmas-themed composition O radiant dawn, and will perform pieces from Bach’s Christmas Oratorio.
This concert promises a mix of old and new, with pieces that both children and adults can enjoy.
How to book tickets to A Classical Christmas
The MSO’s A Classical Christmas is running for two performances only at the Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall.
These two sessions will take place on November 26 at 7:30 pm and November 28 at 2:00 pm.
The show is approximately 2 hours long with a 20-minute interval.
Related stories
Native ad body.
Native ad body.
Native ad body.
