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Events for December 2025
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Dec 10, 2025

The Dessoff Choirs presents Messiah Sing!

December 10, 2025 The Dessof Choirs The Church of the Blessed Sacrament 152 West 71st Street
New York, NY United States
dessoff@dessoff.org http://https://www.dessoff.org
The Dessoff Choirs presents its holiday concert Messiah Sing, which provides audience members the opportunity to join the choir for Handel’s vibrant choruses, with Dessoff members performing the arias.
Dec 11, 2025

The Holidays with Canadian Brass

Dec 11 La Jolla Music Society The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center 8584593728 7600 Fay Avenue
La Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/canadian-brass/
Experience the magic of the holidays with the internationally acclaimed Canadian Brass! Prepare to be dazzled by their virtuosic musicianship and heartwarming arrangements of your favorite festive tunes including “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” and “Christmastime is Here.” From spirited fanfares to soulful melodies, their signature brilliance and joyous stage presence will fill your heart with holiday cheer.

Tony Yazbeck

Dec 11 to 13 Segerstrom Center for the Arts Segerstrom Center for the Arts - Samueli Theater 600 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA United States
(714) 556-2787 BoxOffice@SCFTA.org http://https://www.scfta.org/events/2025/tony-yazbeck
Some people are born entertainers. Tony Yazbeck might be Broadway’s quintessential song & dance man! Last seen in our A Fabulous 50th: Broadway’s Most Legendary Season revue, Tony returns to our Cabaret Series with his timeless charm and style! At just 4 years old, Tony saw Fred Astaire performing on a black and white TV screen and he danced around the living room, copying those moves so well that his mom and dad put him in dance class right away. He was starring in his first Broadway show at the age of 11 in Gypsy with Tyne Daly! And has been delighting audiences with his singing and dancing ever since! Don’t miss the Broadway veteran’s spellbinding one-man show, as he invited audiences to join him on an honest, emotional journey along life’s ups and downs as told through the lyrics of classic show tunes, new standards, and dazzling tap dancing.
Dec 12, 2025

Cyrus Chestnut Trio @ Dumbarton Concerts

12.12.25 Dumbarton Concerts Box Office, office@dumbartonconcerts.org, 202-965-2000 3133 Dumbarton St NW
Washington, DC United States
2029652000 office@dumbartonconcerts.org http://https://dumbartonconcerts.org/cyrus-chestnut-trio-25
Iconic Christmas jazz, back by popular demand! When it comes to jazz for the holiday season, Cyrus Chestnut reigns supreme. His iconic interpretation of Vince Guaraldi’s 1965 soundtrack to A Charlie Brown Christmas has brought comfort and joy to countless listeners and audiences. This season, Mr. Chestnut makes his return to the Dumbarton stage after a standing-room-only appearance in 2024. This Baltimore-born marvel of the jazz world carries his eminently skilled and thoughtful approach through every performance, with stylistic influences from Wynton Marsalis to Chick Corea. Get your tickets while you can and join us to find out what Christmas is all about.
Dec 13, 2025

Christmas in the Bach Workshop

December 13, 2025 First Unitarian Church First Unitarian Church
Worcester, MA United States
http://www.oldpostroad.org
Celebrate the season with festive arias, cantatas, and instrumental works by J. S. Bach, his students, and family members! J.C.F. Bach’s charming mini-oratorio Die Kindheit Jesu is showcased along with other creative fruitings by Bach's industrious protégés. With Michele Kennedy, soprano, Sophie Michaux, mezzo, Jason McStoots, tenor, & Daniel Fridley, bass.

Helicon: Winter Solstice @ Dumbarton Concerts

12.13.25 Dumbarton Concerts Box Office, office@dumbartonconcerts.org, 202-965-2000 3133 Dumbarton St NW
Washington, DC United States
2029652000 office@dumbartonconcerts.org http://https://dumbartonconcerts.org/helicon-winter-solstice-25
Thrilling winter showcase of old-time and American roots music Ken Kolodner | Robin Bullock | Chris Norman Ken & Brad Kolodner Quartet | Charm City Junction | Elke Baker The rhythms and tunes of the Irish musical canon have sojourned all over the world, but most especially to the mountains and hills of the American South and Midwest. These cultural standard bearers continue to carry such traditions into the modern day, and we are thrilled to welcome back the Baltimore-based supergroup Helicon and its cadre of guests for a warm salute to this cherished heritage. Band leader Ken Kolodner brings his incredible team to the Dumbarton stage for their annual program of bluegrass and folk music for the winter season. From rollicking dances to heartwarming ballads, join us to celebrate the coming of a new year.

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA Presents Holiday Pops, with Liz Callaway

Dec. 13 & 14, 2025 Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA Skyview Concert Hall 1300 NW 139th Street
Vancouver, WA United States
(360) 735-7278 http://https://vancouversymphony.org/2025-2026-december-symphonic-perf
Liz Callaway is a Tony and Grammy nominee and Emmy Award-winning actress, singer and recording artist. She can currently be heard as Speaker of God on season two of Amazon’s hit series Hazbin Hotel. Program: Rossini William Tell Hammerstein II Cockeyed Optimist from South Pacific* Sondheim Broadway Baby from Follies* Sondheim Merrily Bits* Sondheim Send in the Clowns from A Little Night Music* Lloyd-Webber Memory from Cats* Strauss Hunting Polka Intermission Rimsky-Korsakov The Snow Maiden Suite Flaherty/Ahrens Once Upon a December and Journey to the Past from Anastasia* Holford/Mason Joy to the World* Loesser What Are You Doing New Year's Eve* Anderson Sleigh Ride Schwartz Defying Gravity from Wicked* Nowlin/Martin/Blane Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas* Strauss I Radetzky March *Liz Callaway, soloist Saturday, Dec, 13, 2025 at 7 p.m. & Sunday, Dec.14, 2025 at 3 p.m.
Dec 14, 2025

Christmas in the Bach Workshop

December 14, 2025 Old South Church, Boston Old South Church
Boston, MA United States
http://www.oldpostroad.org
Celebrate the season with festive arias, cantatas, and instrumental works by J. S. Bach, his students, and family members! J.C.F. Bach’s charming mini-oratorio Die Kindheit Jesu is showcased along with other creative fruitings by Bach's industrious protégés. With Michele Kennedy, soprano, Sophie Michaux, mezzo, Jason McStoots, tenor, & Daniel Fridley, bass.

Fireworks – Russell Hill Rogers Musical Evenings

12/14/2025 San Fernando Cathedral Sean Kithas 115 Main Plaza
San Antonio, TX United States
210-464-1534 concerts@musicalbridges.org http://https://musicalbridges.org/event/fireworks-russell-hill-rogers-
Powerhouse trio Yungyung Guo, Gold Medalist of the Gurwitz 2024 International Piano Competition; Scott Yoo, celebrated conductor and host of the acclaimed PBS series Now Hear This; and Bion Tsang, recipient of the Avery Fisher Career Grant and Tchaikovsky Competition Bronze Medal, present a virtuosic program of classical favorites, including Mendelssohn’s piano solo and trio masterpieces.

New England Philharmonic Annual Family Concert

December 14, 2025 New England Philharmonic Tsai Performance Center of Boston University Kathryn Welter, manager@nephilharmonic.org 685 Commonwealth Ave.
Boston, MA United States
855-463-7445 manager@nephilharmonic.org http://https://nephilharmonic.org/concerts
The NEP spotlights its groundbreaking collaboration with the Multiverse Series and the Museum of Science for the world premiere of the orchestral version of Black Hole Symphony by Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics Resident Composer, David Ibbett, at the annual Family Concert. This fusion of science and music transforms astrophysical data into a mesmerizing orchestral experience. Composed in collaboration with astrophysicists, the symphony translates the life cycle of black holes—from their formation to their dramatic interactions—into a rich and immersive soundscape. Performed live and enhanced with visual elements, Black Hole Symphony is both an artistic and an educational experience, celebrating the beauty of the universe through sound. The program opens with a pre-concert talk by Sheperd Doeleman, Harvard astrophysicist and director of the Event Horizon Telescope, who will share insights into the science behind the music. Also featured on the program are concertos with the winners of the annu

Philipp Schupelius, cello & Julius Asal, piano

Dec 14 La Jolla Music Society The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center 8584593728 7600 Fay Avenue
La Jolla, CA United States
8584593728 boxoffice@theconrad.org http://https://theconrad.org/events/schupelius-asal/
PHILIPP SCHUPELIUS, cello 2023 Winner of the German Music Competition JULIUS ASAL, piano 2006 First Prize at Mendelssohn Competition at Age 9 “Schupelius continues to distinguish himself as an outstanding talent, with technical skill, artistic vision and exceptional projects.” — Online Merker

Sam Reider & the Human Hands – Russell Hill Rogers Musical Evenings

12/14/2025 San Fernando Cathedral Sean Kithas 115 Main Plaza
San Antonio, TX United States
210-464-1534 concerts@musicalbridges.org http://https://musicalbridges.org/event/fireworks-russell-hill-rogers-
Powerhouse trio Yungyung Guo, Gold Medalist of the Gurwitz 2024 International Piano Competition; Scott Yoo, celebrated conductor and host of the acclaimed PBS series Now Hear This; and Bion Tsang, recipient of the Avery Fisher Career Grant and Tchaikovsky Competition Bronze Medal, present a virtuosic program of classical favorites, including Mendelssohn’s piano solo and trio masterpieces.
Dec 16, 2025

Messiah

Dec 16 to 21 Roy Thomson Hall contactus@tso.ca 60 Simcoe St, Toronto, ON M5J 2H5
Toronto, ON Canada
416.598.3375 contactus@tso.ca http://https://shorturl.at/uubg0
Toronto’s grand holiday tradition! The trumpet shall sound and the heavenly voices of the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir and our magnificent soloists will transport you to a resplendent place of peace and beauty—an inspiring night of music to celebrate the season.
Dec 17, 2025

Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival presents: Time For Three

Dec 17 Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island Robyn Lamp 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy
Fernandina Beach, FL United States
9042611779 office@aicmf.org http://https://aicmf.org/event/timeforthree/
Join us for an unforgettable night under the stars as the Grammy and Emmy-winning ensemble Time For Three (TF3) brings their electrifying sound to the elegant Courtyard of The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. This special holiday concert promises to be a celebration of music, magic, and memories. TF3 — featuring Charles Yang (violin, vocals), Nicolas “Nick” Kendall (violin, vocals), and Ranaan Meyer (double bass, vocals) — defies convention with a genre-blending performance that fuses classical mastery with pop, rock, and folk influences. Their dynamic energy and heartfelt harmonies create a sound that resonates with audiences around the globe. Ticket price includes a welcome glass of Poinsettia Champagne and valet parking.

Jessica Vosk Sleigh

Dec 17 Segerstrom Center for the Arts Segerstrom Center for the Arts - Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall 600 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA United States
(714) 556-2787 BoxOffice@SCFTA.org http://https://www.scfta.org/events/2025/jessica-vosk
A Center favorite since she first appeared in our Cabaret Series in 2022, Jessica Vosk has dazzled with each appearance and left our audience clamoring for her return! Known for her powerhouse vocals and transformative stage presence, Jessica Vosk is redefining holiday magic with SLEIGH, bringing her signature wit, sincerity and sparkle to create a special spin on holiday classics and brand-new carols. Best known for her star turn as Elphaba in the musical Wicked—first on tour and then joining the show’s 15th anniversary on Broadway—Vosk played the green witch for two years and was featured performing “Defying Gravity” in the PBS Great Performances 50th Anniversary Concert. Most recently seen on Broadway in Alicia Keys' Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Hell’s Kitchen, Vosk’s other Broadway credits include Fiddler on the Roof, Finding Neverland, and The Bridges of Madison County.
Dec 18, 2025

Handel: Messiah

Dec. 18 Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill info@tempestadimare.org 8855 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA United States
info@tempestadimare.org http://https://tempestadimare.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/
Handel: Messiah presented by Tempesta di Mare | Philadelphia Baroque Orchestra Dec. 18 at 7:00 PM | Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill Dec. 21 at 4:00 PM | Church of the Holy Trinity, Rittenhouse Join us for a performance of this holiday favorite with the forces and sound Handel wrote for. His masterpiece will be performed Tempesta-style: on baroque instruments and mostly unconducted! Tempesta di Mare | Philadelphia Baroque Orchestra Gwyn Roberts & Richard Stone, directors | Emlyn Ngai, concertmaster Choir of Christ Church Christiana Hundred, choir Bruce Barber, conductor Josefien Stoppelenburg, soprano Sylvia Leith, alto Steven Soph, tenor Randall Scarlata, baritone
Dec 19, 2025

A Joyful Christmas

Fri Dec 19 Rochester Oratorio Society Hochstein Performance Hall Sarah Engel 50 N Plymouth Ave
Rochester, NY United States
5854732234 info@rossings.org http://https://rossings.org/allevents/a-joyful-christmas/
“Christmas Oratorio” by Camille Saint-Saens “Christmas in the Western World” by William Grant Still Excerpts from “Messiah” by George Frideric Handel Featuring Julia Figueras, narrator; Hochstein Youth Singers, Maryellen Giese, director; the Rochester Oratorio Society Symphonic Chorus and Orchestra Serenely inspiring music and a world of carols warm your soul this December. The beautiful Christmas Oratorio by Camille Saint-Saëns, William Grant Still’s Christmas in the Western World, and familiar choruses from Handel’s Messiah make the heart sing. Discounts on all advance ticket purchases including additional discounts for students and seniors. Tickets purchased at the door will be full price.

Ein Kind Geborn - A German Renaissance Christmas

December 19 – January 13 Piffaro, the Renaissance Band and Tenet Vocal Artists Online Shannon Cline United States
215-235-8469 info@piffaro.org http://https://www.piffaro.org/ein-kind-geborn/
Combining the evocative sounds of sackbuts, shawms, dulcians, and other period instruments with radiant voices in a program of music by Michael Praetorius and his contemporaries, Piffaro, The Renaissance Band and Tenet Vocal Artists will transport audiences to the candlelit churches of 16th-17th century German and capture the contemplative spirit and quiet joy of Christmas. The concert at St. Vincent Ferrer in New York City will be professional filmed and available to stream online December 19 – January 13, bringing the warmth and wonder of this program to audiences everywhere.

The Seasons - Opera Philadelphia

Dec 19, 20, 21 Opera Philadelphia Perelman Theater 300 S. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA United States
http://https://www.operaphila.org/whats-on/2526-season/the-seasons/
The Seasons Philadelphia Premiere Music by?Antonio Vivaldi Libretto by?Sarah Ruhl? You could say Vivaldi had a kind of synesthesia when writing The Four Seasons. What does being cold feel and sound like? MacArthur Award-winning playwright and librettist Sarah Ruhl joins Anthony Roth Costanzo to co-conceive a tapestry of Vivaldi’s music, telling an original story about a world in which the seasons are completely out of order. Tony Award-winning set designer Mimi Lien collaborates with M.I.T. materials technologist Jack Forman to fuse art and science, bringing atmospheric events to the stage. Celebrated choreographer Pam Tanowitz creates a maelstrom of dance, director Zack Winokur helms the production, and Corrado Rovaris conducts the rapturous piece, which stars Costanzo. All tickets are Pick Your Price, starting at $11. Any amount above $11 helps support other operagoers and the work we present on stage. In addition, $10 rush tickets will be available before the performance.
Dec 21, 2025

Handel: Messiah

Dec. 21 Church of the Holy Trinity, Rittenhouse Square info@tempestadimare.org 1904 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA United States
info@tempestadimare.org http://https://tempestadimare.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/
Handel: Messiah presented by Tempesta di Mare | Philadelphia Baroque Orchestra Dec. 18 at 7:00 PM | Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill Dec. 21 at 4:00 PM | Church of the Holy Trinity, Rittenhouse Join us for a performance of this holiday favorite with the forces and sound Handel wrote for. His masterpiece will be performed Tempesta-style: on baroque instruments and mostly unconducted! Tempesta di Mare | Philadelphia Baroque Orchestra Gwyn Roberts & Richard Stone, directors | Emlyn Ngai, concertmaster Choir of Christ Church Christiana Hundred, choir Bruce Barber, conductor Josefien Stoppelenburg, soprano Sylvia Leith, alto Steven Soph, tenor Randall Scarlata, baritone
Dec 26, 2025

Annual Holiday Concert by Pianist Katya Grineva Returns to Carnegie Hall

Dec 26 at 8pm Carnegie Hall 57th St/7th Ave
New York City, NY United States
212-247-7800 http://https://www.carnegiehall.org
Acclaimed pianist Katya Grineva returns to Carnegie Hall for her highly anticipated “A Classical Holiday” concert for one night only, Friday, December 26, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. Celebrating her 23rd Stern Auditorium appearance, Katya has performed at the venue more than any other female artist. In what has become a seasonal tradition for local New York City families and tourists alike, Katya’s festive concert is a highlight of the holiday season. Katya’s playing is hailed for its fluidity and abundance of poetic expression. A “noted exponent of Romantic repertoire (WNYC Radio),” she captures audiences with her breathless, ethereal concerts.
Dec 27, 2025

Composers Concordance The Centuries Trio

Saturday, Dec. 27th, 2025 at 7pm Steel Wig Music genepritsker@gmail.com 939 8th Ave. (56th St.) Suite 502, NYC
New York City, NY United States
+1 646-522-9442 genepritsker@gmail.com http://https://composersconcordance.wixsite.com/2025-26-season
For Immediate Release - New York, NY - On Dec. 27th at 7pm, Composers Concordance presents The Centuries Trio at Steel Wig Music. Departing from the traditional violin–cello–piano setup, The Centuries Trio reimagines the classic piano trio for the 21st century with a vibrant instrumentation of electric guitar, cello da spalla, and piano. True to their name, the ensemble performs music spanning the entire musical timeline — from Renaissance and Baroque works to Classical and Romantic repertoire, early and late 20th-century pieces, mid-century jazz, and contemporary 21st-century compositions. The trio features Artie Dibble on cello da spalla, Jai Jeffryes on piano, and Gene Pritsker on electric guitar.


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