Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Holiday Celebration

This year’s special showcases the orchestra and their powerhouse chorus performing Handel's Messiah. The special is conducted by Norman MacKenzie. For decades, Norman has shaped the sound of Messiah, which traces the musical journey through the prophecy and anticipation of Christ's miraculous birth. It was written nearly three centuries ago and remains one of the most performed and popular holiday traditions today.

VIVALDI: "Winter" from The Four Seasons, Mvt I
HANDEL: Selections from Messiah, Part I*
KOPYLOV: Heavenly Light †
BRITTEN: "Hodie Christus natus est" from A Ceremony of Carols †
BRITTEN: "Wolcum Yole!" from A Ceremony of Carols †
Traditional: The First Nowell †‡
HANDEL: "Hallelujah Chorus" from Messiah, Part II*

*With the ASO Chamber Chorus
†With the ASO Chorus
‡With the Morehouse College Glee Club