The San Diego Symphony is planning a trio of holiday-themed programs next month, including the annual “Noel Noel” concert series, a special version for families and a holiday movie set to music.
The annual “Noel Noel” concerts feature Broadway and opera vocal powerhouse Bryonha Marie Parham singing “Believe,” “White Christmas” and other favorites, while choirs fill Copley Symphony Hall with the standards “Carol of the Bells,” “Silent Night,” and “Sleigh Ride.” The concerts will also feature an audience sing-along and a visit from Santa.
“Noel Noel” will be performed at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15, and Friday, Dec. 21 and twice, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., on Saturday, Dec. 22.
A special version of “Noel Noel” on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 16, at 2 p.m. is intended for families with an audience sing-along, the music of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and the beloved story of “The Night Before Christmas” brought to life in music.
The symphony’s Friday, Dec. 14, screening of modern cinema classic “Love Actually” at 8 p.m. will feature Craig Armstrong’s score performed live by the orchestra. The screening will be of the PG-13 version suitable for most families.
Tickets for all events are available online.