Symphony New Brunswick Conjures Up Holiday Magic

SAINT JOHN, N.B., Dec  6  2024 –  Symphony New Brunswick (SNB) continues its well-loved tradition of family concerts with Holiday Magic, a fun-filled and touching adventure that brings music and theatre together in a unique  holiday experience.

"We're so excited to be joined by the incredible Mr. Mark for this special occasion", says SNB Concertmaster Dani Sametz. "We'll be unwrapping a precious gift for the whole family and playing a host of seasonal favourites along the way. But what could this present be? You'll have to be there to find out".

"It's important for us to present concerts that include something for everyone" adds SNB President Reid Parker. “That includes programs geared for the whole family, and this year's offering will put one and all in the spirit of the season. Warm-hearted smiles are guaranteed". 

Included in the performance will be ...

Music from "The Nutcracker" [Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy]
Gounod's "Dance of the Marionettes"
The theme from "Hockey Night in Canada"
Leroy Anderson's "Blue Tango"
Fantasia on "Greensleeves"
A mash up of "Carol of the Bells" and Mendelssohn's "Scherzo"
Prokofiev's "Troika" from Lieutenant Kijé
Music from Britten's "Simple Symphony"
Portions of Rossini's "William Tell Overture"
Sing-along carols

The performance schedule for Holiday Magic is:

Friday, December 20 at 7:00 p.m. - Moncton - The Capitol

Sunday, December 22  at 2:00 p.m. - Saint John – Imperial Theatre

Monday, December 23 at 7:00 p.m. - Fredericton – The Playhouse 

For tickets or to learn more about SNB, visit symphonynb.ca.