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This annual holiday program from the Madison Symphony Orchestra promises some of the season’s most iconic music, with masterpieces like Handel’s “Messiah” and Bach’s Christmas Oratorio performed alongside traditional carols and contemporary holiday songs. With the Madison Symphony Chorus, Madison Youth Choirs and the Mount Zion Gospel Choir, plus soprano Cecilia Violetta Lopez and baritone Kyle Ketelsen. Come 45 minutes early for carols in the lobby.

press release: John DeMain and the Madison Symphony Orchestra celebrate the arrival of the holiday season with a myriad of musical collaborations, including Christmas classics alongside regional choirs such as the Mt. Zion Gospel Choir, the Madison Youth Choirs, and esteemed opera singers Cecelia Violetta Lopez and Kyle Ketelsen.

About Cecelia Violetta Lopez

Celebrated soprano, Cecilia Violetta López, has been named one of opera’s “25 Rising Stars” by Opera News. Ms. Lopez has received accolades for her signature role of Violetta in La traviata, which she has performed countless times throughout North America. Her début of the role was with Martina Arroyo Foundation’s prestigious summer festival, Prelude to Performance. She has also performed the role with Opera Tampa, Opera Idaho, Ash Lawn Opera, and in her company début with Virginia Opera. Ms. López also recently made her European début as Norina in Don Pasquale with Zomeropera in Belgium.

About Kyle Ketelsen

Kyle Ketelsen is in regular demand by the world’s leading opera companies and orchestras for his vibrant and handsome stage presence and his distinctive vocalism. He has won first prize in several international vocal competitions, including the Metropolitan Opera National Council, the Richard Tucker Music Foundation (Career Grant), and the George London Foundation. Highlights of Mr. Ketelsen’s recent seasons include performances at the Opernhaus Zurich, Staatsoper Berlin, Minnesota Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Canadian Opera Company, and the Metropolitan Opera, as well as performances with the San Francisco Symphony, the National Symphony and performances at Carnegie Hall.

$93-$18.