Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky “Nutcracker” Suite No. 1 Nothing says “holiday” like the Nutcracker Suite. Composed of eight movements or dances, this recognizable piece will have you tapping your toes.
Christopher Rouse Karolju (Original Carols) Performed by the NMSU Masterworks Chorus
Composer Christopher Rouse says of his piece, “In the early 1980’s, I conceived of a plan to compose a collection of Christmas carols couched in an overall form similar to that of Carmina Burana…” A compilation of eight carols sung in eight different languages, each as individual as the language and country of representation.
George Frideric Handel Messiah Performed by guest vocalists: Jessica Medoff, Leah Edwards, Mark Womack, John Carlo Pierce Accompanied by the NMSU Masterworks Chorus First performed in Dublin in 1742 eventually becoming one of the best known and frequently performed choral works in Western music. This transcendent music, sung by four guest soloists and a 100 person choir, will have the entire recital hall floating on a sea of beautiful music.
Ticket Availability (514 seat capacity) As of Thurs, Nov. 10 Saturday 77 available December 3rd @ 7:30pm Sunday 111 available December 4th @ 3:00pm
Sincerely, The Las Cruces Symphony Association P.S.For ticket info please call the Symphony office at 575-646-3709, or visit us atLasCrucesSymphony.com
