Young People's Chorus Of New York City to Present Annual Holiday Concert At Lincoln Center's David Geffen Hall

The Young People's Chorus of New York City (YPC), under the direction of YPC Artistic Director/Founder Francisco J. Núñez and Creative Director Elizabeth Núñez, will unlock the joy of the holiday season and celebrate in the key of love with “A Very Merry New York,” its 2023 winter holiday concert. The performance will be held in Lincoln Center's David Geffen Hall on Sunday, December 10 at 5 p.m.

This year's program features 600 exceptional young voices hailing from every corner of New York City. The performance promises to inspire the audience to celebrate with YPC's talented artists, led by its accomplished conductors, Ahra Cho, Caitlin Henning, Maria Peña and Emma Sway, with spectacular choreography by Jacquelyn Bird.

“We are thrilled to bring everyone together to experience the magic of the holidays,” said Francisco J. Núñez, Artistic Director and Founder of YPC. “Our award-winning choristers are sure to lift spirits and bring joy as we perform cherished holiday favorites and special new arrangements in genres ranging from classical to pop and jazz.”

YPC, well-known for expanding the repertoire for young people with over 130 compositions it has commissioned from today's most prominent composers, will delight the audience with songs including, “Sing for Peace,” composed by Francisco J. Núñez and Jim Papoulis; “Hannukah Tonight,” composed by Benjamin Morss and Susan DiLallo; “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers,” composed by Leon Jessel and arranged by Elizabeth Núñez; “Getty Carols,” composed by Gordon Getty; and the timely “Let There Be Peace on Earth.” Cherished holiday favorites like “The 12 Days of Christmas” will also be performed.

Tickets start at $49 and are available now at the Geffen Hall box office, by calling Lincoln Center's CenterCharge at 212-721-6500 or online at https://www.lincolncenter.org/venue/david-geffen-hall/a-very-merry-new-york-749?mc_cid=0f8bd9e058&mc_eid=068664e42a. VIP tickets are available and include an exclusive pre-concert reception and the best seats in the house. To learn more about these tickets, please contact YPC directly at info@ypc.org. All proceeds from “A Very Merry New York” will benefit the Young People's Chorus of New York City.

For more information about YPC and its holiday concert, please visit www.ypc.org

About Young People's Chorus of New York City

The Young People's Chorus of New York City (YPC) is a multicultural youth chorus internationally renowned for its superb virtuosity, brilliant showmanship, and innovative model of diversity. Founded by Artistic Director Francisco J. Núñez, a MacArthur Fellow and Musical America's 2018 Educator of the Year, YPC's mission and values are deeply rooted in providing children of all cultural and economic backgrounds with a unique program of music education and choral performance. YPC is committed to uplifting our youth and providing pathways to success through the arts so that each child, no matter what race, gender, socioeconomic background, or religion can reach their full potential. Among YPC's many awards is America's highest honor for youth programs, a National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award, which was presented to members of YPC at the White House.  In 2023, YPC won five gold medals – three as World Champions – at the 12th World Choir Games in the Republic of Korea. Under the direction of YPC's Creative Director, Elizabeth Núñez, YPC also earned the distinction of “Choir of the World” in July 2018 at the International Choral Kathaumixw (Powell River, British Columbia), marking the first time a North American chorus has ever won this title in the 34-year history of Kathaumixw. www.ypc.org.