York Symphony Orchestra to Present Christmas Pops Spectacular, 11/29

The York Symphony Orchestra (YSO) will bring a new holiday tradition to York when they perform their Christmas Pops Spectacular on Saturday, Nov. 29 at 4:00 p.m. at the Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center. This heart-warming event will kick off the holidays with Christmas favorites, as YSO welcomes the York Symphony Chorus and special guest the Hershey Handbell Ensemble.

"We're performing popular holiday classics that families will recognize and enjoy," said new music director and maestro Lawrence Golan. "Our first concert of the season sold out, and it was such an honor to perform to a full house of community members and supporters. We're looking forward to bringing that same energy and entertainment to our guests at this next concert, as we welcome the York Symphony Chorus and the Hershey Handbell Ensemble on stage with us."

Presented by Gallery B, York's newest downtown art gallery, this is the second concert directed by Lawrence Golan. From the programming to the presentation of each performance, Golan plans to bring a new experience to the audience. It's no coincidence the first sold out concert of the season was named New Beginnings. This new annual holiday tradition of performing their Christmas Pops Spectacular is another "new beginning" Golan has established as he continues to make an impact on arts entertainment in York County.

Concert highlights this year will include "Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas" from Home Alone, "Waltz of the Flowers" from The Nutcracker, "Concert Suite" from The Polar Express, "A Holly Jolly Sing-Along" and more! Next year, Christmas Pops Spectacular will include a different group of guest artists to join the YSO members on stage and a different program of musical favorites.

The York Symphony Orchestra will present Christmas Pops Spectacular at the Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center in downtown York on Saturday, Nov. 29 at 4:00 p.m. The new, reduced ticket prices will apply, ranging from $9 - $39 for the public and $5 for students. For additional information and tickets, call 717-846-1111 or visit www.yorksymphony.org.