Holiday Collection with Handel's Messiah
Audiences can enjoy a live symphonic holiday performance presented by the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra and the Symphony Chorus. The first half features seasonal favorites including Leroy Anderson's 'A Christmas Festival' and 'Sleigh Ride,' Lucas Richman's 'Hanukkah Festival Overture,' and a narration of ''Twas the Night Before Christmas.' Following intermission, guest soloists join the chorus and orchestra to perform favorite choruses from Handel's Messiah.
Sat, Dec 19, 2026 All ages
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Hours
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Use the concert’s ticket link to arrange admission before you go.
- Allow time for both parts of the program, including the intermission and the Handel’s Messiah choruses.
- Review the program notes if you want more information about the music before the performance.
- Plan your route to the Viterbo Fine Arts Center using its Jackson Street address.
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Run by La Crosse Symphony Orchestra
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Frequently Asked Questions
What music is included in the first half of the concert?
The program includes Leroy Anderson’s “A Christmas Festival” and “Sleigh Ride,” Leroy Robertson’s “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” Chip Davis’s “Stille Nacht,” and Lucas Richman’s “Hanukkah Festival Overture.”
What follows the intermission?
The orchestra, the 2026 Symphony Chorus, mezzo-soprano Alexandra Burch, and soprano Theodora Ivanova Nesterova perform favorite choruses from Handel’s Messiah.
Who narrates ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’?
Dr. James Beeby, Chancellor of UWL, is the narrator for the Santa Claus Symphony arrangement.
Is there an intermission?
Yes. The program lists an intermission before the Handel’s Messiah choruses.
How can I get tickets?
Tickets are available through the concert’s ticket link.
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