DECK THE HALL HOLIDAY CONCERTS
- By Elaine Walker
The LA Phil is decking the Walt Disney Music Hall with seasonal celebrations throughout the month. As of press time, concerts with Leslie Odom Jr on December 1 and Jennifer Hudson on December 18 were nearly sold out, but many more delights await from major artists including Brahms with Zubin Mehta December 6, 7 and 8. Renowned Greek violinist Leonidas Kavakos captures Brahms’ desire for lyrical perfection in the composer’s Violin Concerto, followed by Brahms’ romantic Second Symphony, featuring one of the composer’s most affecting melodies. Two Holiday Sing-Along concerts on December 14 hosted by Melissa Peterman (TV’s Young Sheldon and Baby Daddy) invite revelers to join in song alongside a jazz combo, a choir, and the pipe organ in this joyous annual tradition. The Grammy-winning “orchestra of voices” known as Chanticleer arrives December 17 for a magical night. From the candlelit chant procession to the triumphant gospel finale, Chanticleer performs a cappella arrangements of some of the world’s greatest and most moving Christmas music. A holiday favorite, Home Alone In Concert, December 21-22 features composer John Williams’ charming score performed live to picture, conducted by David Newman. Macaulay Culkin stars as the young boy who’s accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation, and who must defend his home against two bungling thieves in this heart-warming comedy classic. Jazz up your holidays with Arturo Sandoval on December 23 as the multiple-Grammy-winner makes it a jumping, jiving, jingling night at Disney Hall, performing a program of holiday favorites.
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