Santa Monica Symphony presents Scenes from Life: Joy

Schedule

Sat Dec 20 2025 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Barnum Hall | Santa Monica, CA

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Step into the spirit of the holidays with a concert full of festive cheer, elegant sparkle, and timeless classics.
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Santa Monica Symphony

Pola Benke, conductor


Program

Johannes BrahmsAcademic Festival Overture

Alexander GlazunovWinter (from The Seasons)

Pyotr Ilyich TchaikovskyThe Nutcracker Suite

Intermission

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, arr. Stoup – A Klezmer Nutcracker

Leroy AndersonA Christmas Festival

John HIggins - Christmas on Broadway Medley


*Please note this ticket doesn't guarantee late entry as our concerts are open seating, which is first-come, first-served. We strongly recommend guests arrive early. Doors open at 6:00 pm.

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Barnum Hall, 600 Olympic Boulevard, Santa Monica, United States

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