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Home for the Holidays

Presented by Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts

December 4, 2010

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Experience a winter wonderland full of yuletide cheer for this holiday celebration! Soprano Ashley Brown, known for portraying the role of Mary Poppins on Broadway, joins the MSO leading your favorite carols and tunes of the most wonderful time of the year! Mei-Ann Chen, Conductor. Special Guests: Ashley Brown, soprano, Memphis Symphony Chorus, University of Memphis Concert Singers.

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    Cannon Center for the Performing Arts

    255 N. Main Street
    Memphis, TN 38104

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    $15-$78

    Info Phone: 901-537-2525

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    December 4, 2010

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    8:00 PM

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    • Event Name: Home for the Holidays
      "Home for the Holidays: MSO Pops"
      Comment posted by: Nathan Powell - ArtsMemphis Rants & Raver from Memphis, TN, Dec 16, 2010
      

      It’s finally that time of year again. Crackling fires, the smell of baking gingerbread, hot chocolate, family and friends… all these things fill our hearts with the wonder of the holidays. Another... Expand

      It’s finally that time of year again. Crackling fires, the smell of baking gingerbread, hot chocolate, family and friends… all these things fill our hearts with the wonder of the holidays. Another favorite is the Memphis Symphony Orchestra’s annual Holiday Pops concert. This year was no exception. Mei-Ann Chenn put together a fantastic program that was full of joy, awe, laughter and surprises. The orchestra was joined by the Memphis Symphony Chorus, soprano, Ashley Brown; boy soprano, Bailey Dumlao; and dancers from Ballet Memphis. The evening began with a bang, as the orchestra flew into John Wasson’s Festival Fanfare for Christmas. This high-energy piece prepared the audience for a night of musical memories and soaring musicianship. Another highlight was the “surprise” of the evening. Dancers from Ballet Memphis joined the orchestra onstage for two of the selections from the Nutcracker, The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and The Russian Dance. The piece Mei-Ann chose to honor the Chinese new year, Sabaei Dance, was another outstanding selection. With a brilliant section highlighting the oboe, flute and clarinet, this piece put a smile on everyone’s faces! The selection that paid homage to Hanukkah was Chanukah Suite, arranged by Jeff Tyzik. Beautifully orchestrated, this piece was a huge hit with my daughter, who immediately picked up on the dreydl, dreydl, dreydl theme. The Memphis Symphony Chorus now joined the orchestra by filing in through the aisles, singing What Child is This? This selection was one of my favorites of the night. The chorus sounded lovely and the oboe solo in the middle of the piece was played with great sensitivity. After another wonderful selection with the chorus, we heard soprano, Ashley Brown sing O Holy Night. Her clear and powerful Broadway voice was a welcome addition to the already wonderful program. After the intermission, we heard the token Sleigh Ride, complete with whinnying trumpet, courtesy of Scott Moore. We were then treated to more Broadway style as Ashley Brown sang My Favorite Things and was joined by boy soprano, Bailey Dumlao, for part of the Suite From the Polar Express. Mei-Ann Chenn led the audience in A Christmas Medley Sing Along, and ended with We Wish You A Merry Christmas. The program, though long, was a great way to gear up for the holidays. I am sure that everyone left with music on their lips and joy in their hearts. Happy Holidays! Collapse

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    • Event Name: Home for the Holidays
      "Home for the Holidays: MSO Pops"
      Comment posted by: Nathan Powell - ArtsMemphis Rants & Raver from Memphis, TN, Dec 16, 2010
      

      It’s finally that time of year again. Crackling fires, the smell of baking gingerbread, hot chocolate, family and friends… all these things fill our hearts with the wonder of the holidays. Another... Expand

      It’s finally that time of year again. Crackling fires, the smell of baking gingerbread, hot chocolate, family and friends… all these things fill our hearts with the wonder of the holidays. Another favorite is the Memphis Symphony Orchestra’s annual Holiday Pops concert. This year was no exception. Mei-Ann Chenn put together a fantastic program that was full of joy, awe, laughter and surprises. The orchestra was joined by the Memphis Symphony Chorus, soprano, Ashley Brown; boy soprano, Bailey Dumlao; and dancers from Ballet Memphis. The evening began with a bang, as the orchestra flew into John Wasson’s Festival Fanfare for Christmas. This high-energy piece prepared the audience for a night of musical memories and soaring musicianship. Another highlight was the “surprise” of the evening. Dancers from Ballet Memphis joined the orchestra onstage for two of the selections from the Nutcracker, The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and The Russian Dance. The piece Mei-Ann chose to honor the Chinese new year, Sabaei Dance, was another outstanding selection. With a brilliant section highlighting the oboe, flute and clarinet, this piece put a smile on everyone’s faces! The selection that paid homage to Hanukkah was Chanukah Suite, arranged by Jeff Tyzik. Beautifully orchestrated, this piece was a huge hit with my daughter, who immediately picked up on the dreydl, dreydl, dreydl theme. The Memphis Symphony Chorus now joined the orchestra by filing in through the aisles, singing What Child is This? This selection was one of my favorites of the night. The chorus sounded lovely and the oboe solo in the middle of the piece was played with great sensitivity. After another wonderful selection with the chorus, we heard soprano, Ashley Brown sing O Holy Night. Her clear and powerful Broadway voice was a welcome addition to the already wonderful program. After the intermission, we heard the token Sleigh Ride, complete with whinnying trumpet, courtesy of Scott Moore. We were then treated to more Broadway style as Ashley Brown sang My Favorite Things and was joined by boy soprano, Bailey Dumlao, for part of the Suite From the Polar Express. Mei-Ann Chenn led the audience in A Christmas Medley Sing Along, and ended with We Wish You A Merry Christmas. The program, though long, was a great way to gear up for the holidays. I am sure that everyone left with music on their lips and joy in their hearts. Happy Holidays! Collapse

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