Organist Todd Wilson next to organ stops

Holiday Organ Spectacular

December 17, 2024 | 7:30 PM

Celebrate the season with the king of instruments! Enjoy a magnitude of musical splendors with world-class organist Todd Wilson and members of Pacific Symphony performing a delightful mix of sacred and holiday music. Favorite Christmas carols share the bill with traditional organ works that highlight the 4,322-pipe William J. Gillespie Concert Organ.

Joining Todd Wilson on stage will be Barry Perkins (host and trumpet), Whitney Kaufman (soprano), Elliott Moreau (bassoon), Dennis Kim (violin), Madalyn Parnas-Moller (violin), Carolyn Riley (viola), and László Mező (cello).

The Laguna Flutes under the direction of Cynthia Ellis will be performing in the main lobby before the concert from 6:45 to 7:20 p.m.

PROGRAM:
RICHARD ELLIOTT: I Saw Three Ships
IRVING BERLIN:  White Christmas
  ARR. STEVEN MAHPAR
LOUIS DAQUIN: Noel: Grand Jeu et Deo
TRADITIONAL:  The First Noel
   ARR. STEVEN MAHPAR   
JOHN NEWTON: Amazing Grace
   ARR. PERKINS   
TRADITIONAL:   What Child Is This/Coventry Carol
   ARR. STEVEN MAHPAR
JESSIE MONTGOMERY:   Peace
TRADITIONAL: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
   ARR. BARRY PERKINS   
GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL: Hallelujah Chorus
   ARR. STEVEN MAHPAR
~ INTERMISSION ~
KEITH CHAPMANBring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella
MARK LOWRY & BUDDY GREEN: Mary Did You Know
   ARR. BARRY PERKINS   
MARCEL DUPRE: Variations on an Old Carol
LEROY ANDERSON: Sleigh Ride
   ARR. STEVEN MAHPAR   
PLACIDE CAPPEAU & ADOLPHE ADAM: O Holy Night
   ARR. STEVEN MAHPAR
ALBERT HAGUE: You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch
   ARR. STEVEN MAHPAR
MEREDITH WILLSON: It's Beginning to Look A lot Like Christmas
   ARR. STEVEN MAHPAR
LEWIS REDNER & PHILLIPS BROOKS:  O Little Town of Bethlehem
   ARR. BARRY PERKINS
WALTER KENT:   I’ll be Home for Christmas
   ARR. STEVEN MAHPAR  
VARIOUS:   Holiday Sing-Along
     Silent Night
     Joy To The World
     We Wish You A Merry Christmas

William J. Gillespie Concert Organ

Upcoming Dates & Times

December 17, 2024 | 7:30 PM
December 17, 2024 | 7:30 PM

Upcoming Dates & Times

Artists

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Barry Perkins

Barry Perkins

Trumpet and host

Todd Wilson

Todd Wilson

Organ

Dennis Kim

Dennis Kim

Violin

Whitney Claire Kaufman

Whitney Claire Kaufman

Soprano

Elliott Moreau

Elliott Moreau

Bassoon

Madalyn Parnas Möller

Madalyn Parnas Möller

Violin

Carolyn Riley

Carolyn Riley

László Mező

László Mező

-Cello

Plan Your Visit

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