- Programs include Home for the Holidays, Home Alone in Concert, a Winter Wonderland family concert, and Dianne Reeves on the Paradise Jazz Series
- Tickets on sale now at dso.org
Detroit, (November 19, 2021) – This December, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) will celebrate the holiday season with PNC Pops, Paradise Jazz, DSO Presents, and Young Peoples Family Concert Series performances.
On December 3, pre-eminent jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves rings in the holiday season on the Paradise Jazz Series with music from her celebrated album, Christmas Time Is Here. Reeves melds timeless grace, elegance, and charisma into unforgettable jazz renditions of holiday favorites. The one night only performance will take place on Friday, December 3 at 8 p.m. at Orchestra Hall.
The Young People’s Family Concert Series returns to Orchestra Hall on Saturday, December 11 at 11 a.m. with Winter Wonderland. Former DSO Resident Conductor and audience favorite Thomas Wilkins returns to conduct a program of holiday favorites, perfect for families with children aged 6 and up.
On December 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Orchestra Hall, the DSO will present Home Alone in Concert. Enjoy one of the most beloved holiday films of all time projected on a giant screen in stunning High Definition, accompanied by the DSO. Relive John Hughes’s charming and hilarious story about family, with John Williams’s captivating score and the young Macaulay Culkin, who captured the hearts of audiences worldwide.
© 1990 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
The following weekend, Detroit’s favorite holiday tradition returns to the PNC Pops Series with Home for the Holidays. Stuart Chafetz will lead the DSO and vocalist Michael Preacely in a sparkling celebration with carols and classics. The performances will take place Friday, December 17 at 10:45 a.m. and 8 p.m., Saturday, December 18 at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sunday, December 19 at 3 p.m. at Orchestra Hall.
To protect the health and well-being of its patrons, musicians, and staff due to the ongoing pandemic, the DSO has implemented new safety policies including mask and COVID-19 vaccine or test requirements for all guests and contactless e-ticketing. Visit dso.org/safetyplan for more information.
Tickets for these performances start at $19 for Dianne Reeves, $20 for Winter Wonderland, $28 for Home for the Holidays, and $48 for Home Alone in Concert. Tickets can be purchased at dso.org or by calling the Box Office at 313.576.5111, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Visit dso.org/holiday for full December programming information.
The title sponsor of the DSO’s PNC Pops Series is PNC Bank. The Paradise Jazz Series is made possible with support from Huntington and MGM Grand Detroit. The Young People’s Family Concert Series is sponsored by Sun Communities.
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DIANNE REEVES: CHRISTMAS TIME IS HERE
Paradise Jazz Series
Friday, December 3, 2021 at 8 p.m. at Orchestra Hall
Dianne Reeves, vocalist
Dianne Reeves is one of the pre-eminent jazz vocalists in the world today. Dianne Reeves rings in the holiday season with music from her celebrated album, Christmas Time Is Here. Reeves melds her timeless grace, elegance, and charisma into unforgettable jazz renditions of holiday favorites and more. Renowned for her breathtaking virtuosity and improvisational prowess, Reeves will warm your heart with holiday cheer.
Young People’s Family Concert Series
Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Orchestra Hall
Thomas Wilkins, conductor
It’s the most wonderful time of the year at Orchestra Hall! Join the DSO as we celebrate the season with audience favorite conductor Thomas Wilkins!
DSO Presents
Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. at Orchestra Hall
Scott Terrell, conductor
Enjoy one of the most beloved holiday films of all time projected on a giant screen in stunning High Definition, accompanied by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra! Relive John Hughes's charming and hilarious story about family, with John Williams's captivating score and the young Macaulay Culkin, who captured the hearts of audiences worldwide.
© 1990 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
PNC Pops Series
Friday, December 17, 2021 at 10:45 a.m.
Friday, December 17, 2021 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 3 p.m.
Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 3 p.m.
Stuart Chafetz, conductor
Michael Preacely, vocalist
Share Detroit's favorite holiday musical tradition with family and friends and thrill to the spectacle of the season. Stuart Chafetz returns to lead the DSO and vocalist Michael Preacely in a sparkling celebration with carols and classics that sells out year after year – and yes, Virginia, there will be a Santa Claus!
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About the DSO
The most accessible orchestra on the planet, the acclaimed Detroit Symphony Orchestra is known for trailblazing performances, collaborations with the world’s foremost musical artists, and a deep connection to its city. As a community-supported orchestra, generous giving by individuals and institutions at all levels drives the continued success and growth of the organization. In January 2020, Italian conductor Jader Bignamini was named the DSO’s next music director to commence with the 2020-2021 season. Celebrated conductor, arranger, and trumpeter Jeff Tyzik is the orchestra’s Principal Pops Conductor, while Oscar-nominated trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard holds the Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Jazz Creative Director Chair.
Making its home at historic Orchestra Hall within the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center, the DSO offers a performance schedule that features Classical, PNC Pops, Paradise Jazz, and Young People’s Family Concert series. One of the world’s most acoustically perfect concert halls, Orchestra Hall celebrated its centennial in 2019-2020. In addition, the DSO presents the William Davidson Neighborhood Concert Series in eight metro area venues, as well as a robust schedule of eclectic multi-genre performances in its mid-size venue The Cube, constructed and curated with support from Peter D. & Julie F. Cummings.
A dedication to broadcast innovation began in 1922, when the DSO became the first orchestra in the world to present a live radio broadcast of a concert and continues today with the groundbreaking Live from Orchestra Hall series of free webcasts, which also reaches tens of thousands of children with the Classroom Edition expansion. With growing attendance and unwavering philanthropic support from the people of Detroit, the DSO actively pursues a mission to embrace and inspire individuals, families, and communities through unsurpassed musical experiences.