Sounds of the Season
Conducted by Maestro Guillermo Figueroa, The Santa Fe Symphony delivers a festive concert of classical winter works and seasonal favorites, including selections from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite and Vivaldi's Winter. The Santa Fe Youth Symphony Orchestra joins the musicians on stage for Samuel Coleridge-Taylor's Christmas Overture. Attendees also enjoy holiday tunes ranging from Symph-Hanukkah to a community sing-along.
What to Expect
Features a side-by-side performance with the Santa Fe Youth Symphony Orchestra.
Event Details
Ages
Children age 6 and up are welcome at Lensic concerts. Children under 6 may attend dress rehearsals with advance notice. Free chorus concerts at St. Francis Cathedral are open to kids of all ages.
Neighborhood
Downtown Santa Fe
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Classical music fans and families with older children
Vibe
Festive and orchestral
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Low
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 4 PM.
- Accessibility: The theater offers an accessible main entrance, downstairs ADA seating, a lobby accessible restroom, and an assistive hearing-loop system.
Tips & Advice
- Buy only through santafesymphony.org or lensic.org, because tickets from other sites can be overpriced or fake and can't be refunded or exchanged.
- Pick up Will Call tickets at the table in the lobby, which opens an hour before the concert, so you can settle into your seats on time.
- If you chose electronic tickets, they arrive by email a week before the concert, so check your spam folder if you can't find them.
- Get there on time, because late seating is up to Lensic staff and latecomers may sit elsewhere until intermission or watch from the lobby monitor.
- Come ready to sing, because the program includes the Holly Jolly Sing Along along with Symph-Hanukkah and "The Holly and the Ivy."
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my kids?
Children 6 and up are welcome at Symphony concerts at the Lensic. For a child under 6, call the Symphony Box Office ahead to arrange a visit to a dress rehearsal.
What's on the program?
Vivaldi's "Winter" with Maestro Figueroa as violin soloist, selections from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker, Delius's Winter Night (Sleigh Ride), Coleridge-Taylor's Christmas Overture, Symph-Hanukkah, A Charleston Christmas, "The Holly and the Ivy" and the Holly Jolly Sing Along.
Do the youth musicians perform?
Yes. The Santa Fe Youth Symphony Orchestra, led by William Waag, plays Coleridge-Taylor's Christmas Overture side by side with the Symphony.
Is there a dress code?
No. Plenty of people like to dress up, but casual clothes are fine too.
What if I arrive late?
Lensic staff decide when latecomers are seated. You may be put in other seats until intermission, or you can wait in the lobby and watch the concert on the video monitor.
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