Holiday Pops with the MSO
Guests enjoy a festive concert by the Melrose Symphony Orchestra featuring guest ensemble Empire Trio. The program presents seasonal favorites including selections from The Nutcracker and Polar Express, alongside a special narration of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. Attendees can also hear pre-concert organ music and watch musician David Shenton play the violin and piano at the same time.
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When
Tickets
$32 General Admission; $40 Reserved Table Seating.
Hours
Doors open at 7 pm; pre-concert organ music at 7:15 pm; concert starts at 8 pm.
Ages
All ages
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Tips & Advice
- Arrive when the doors open to hear the pre-concert organ music in Memorial Hall before the orchestra and Empire Trio come on stage.
- Book Reserved Table Seating if you want a set table for your group. General Admission is the other ticket option.
- Keep an eye on David Shenton, who plays violin and piano at the same time and is billed as the first musician ever to do it.
- Holiday Pops runs on both Friday and Saturday, so pick the night that suits your group best.
Special Events & Promotions
- Guest ensemble Empire Trio returns by popular demand on both nights.
- Reserved Table Seating is available as an alternative to General Admission.
Links & Contact
Run by Melrose Symphony Orchestra
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the guest performers?
Empire Trio joins the Melrose Symphony Orchestra. The trio is soprano Erin Shields, baritone Adam Cannedy and David Shenton, who plays violin and piano at the same time.
What's on the program?
Holiday favorites, including music from The Nutcracker and Polar Express, plus a special narration of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas.
Is there anything before the concert starts?
Yes. Organ music plays in the hall after the doors open and before the concert begins.
What seating options are there?
You can choose General Admission or Reserved Table Seating.
Who is Empire Trio?
Empire Trio is a classical crossover group formed in New York City in 2012. They have sold out Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and London's Ronnie Scott's, and they're back by popular demand.
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