PERFORMANCES-MUSIC-DECEMBER 2012

UTAH SYMPHONY, Masterworks Series, “A Scottish Symphony,” Thierry Fischer, conductor, Fumiaki Miura, violin, music by Debussy, Bruch, Mendelssohn and Haydn, December 1, 8 p.m., Abravanel Hall, $27-$67 general (tickets are $5 more on the day of the performance), 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, www.utahsymphony.org.

JUBILATE, Christmas Celebration Concert, December 1, 7:30 p.m., Mount Tabor Lutheran Church, 175 S. 700 East, admission is free however contributions to the Utah Food Bank in the form of cash or non-perishable food is welcome.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, BYU Combined Choirs and BYU Philharmonic, “Celebration of Christmas,” more than 600 vocalists and instrumentalists perform, December 1, 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. performances, de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $16 general, $15 seniors/BYU alumni, $12 students with ID, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, “Christmas Around the World: Kaleidoscope,” showcasing (in the round) the rich ethnic diversity of the world through music and dance, featuring more than 200 dancers, singers and musicians, December 1, 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. performances, Marriott Center, $15-20 general, $10 with BYU ID, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

WESTMINSTER COLLEGE, Westminster Chamber Singers, “Annual Holiday Concert,” Dr. Christopher Quinn, director, December 1, 7:30 p.m., Vieve Gore Concert Hall, Emma Eccles Jones Conservatory, $10 general, 801-832-2457, www.westminstercollege.edu/culturalevents.

SALT LAKE CHILDREN’S CHOIR, Annual Christmas Concert, Ralph B. Woodward, music director, Ken Udy, organ, Lysa Rytting, harp, December 2, 8 p.m., Cathedral of the Madeleine, the performance will include music by Palestrina, Bach, Vivaldi and Vanja Watkins, local composer, carols from many lands will be performed and the evening will conclude with audience and choir joining for several carol favorites, free, but admission is limited to 6 years old and above, www.childrensing.com.

UTAH LYRIC OPERA, “Amahl and the Night Visitors,” and “Messiah Sing-Along,” Reed Criddle, conductor, Tyler Nelson and Diane Thueson Reich, vocalists, Tim Slover, narrator, Issac Hurtado, stage director, December 1, 7 p.m., Performance Hall,  Covey Center for the Arts, 425 West Center Street, Provo, $12 general, $7 children, 801-852-7007, www.coveycenter.org.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Tuba Christmas, December 1, 12 p.m., Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, free, www.byuarts.com.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Early Music Ensemble, December 1, 4 p.m., Thompson Chamber Music Hall, David Gardner Hall, free.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Harp Ensemble, December 1, 7 p.m., Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, free, www.byuarts.com.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Composers Forum, December 1, 7:30 p.m., Dumke Recital Hall, David Gardner Hall, free.

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, Holiday Concert, WSU Combined Choirs and Symphony Orchestra, December 2, 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. performances, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 24th and Adams, Ogden, $6-$7 general, $30 for family up to 6, 800-978-8457, www.weberstatetickets.com.

UTAH CHAMBER ARTISTS, Christmas Concert, “Carols of Burt, Betinis & Bradford, Dr. Barlow Bradford, conductor and music director, three generations of the Burt family have composed carols and sent them as holiday cards, the program will feature, in part, the best of these carols, December 3, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, David Gardner Hall, University of Utah, tickets purchased prior to December 3, $15 general, $10 students, tickets purchased the day of the performance are $17.50 general, $12 students, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.

FESTIVAL CONCERTS, The Paradigm String Quartet, with David Park, violin, Joel Rosenberg, viola, Ubeeng Kueq, piano, music by Paganini, Beethoven, Wieniawski and Mozart, December 3, 7:30 p.m., suggested donation $10, at the door.

AMERICAN FORK SYMPHONY, “Christmas Memories,” Shauna Smith, conductor, American Fork Junior High Auditorium, 1120 N. 20 West, American Fork, $5 general, $3 students, $15 family, at the door.

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, String Chamber Ensemble, December 3, 7:30 p.m., Garrison Choral Room, BC136, Val A. Center for the Performing Arts, free.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Abravanel Visiting Composers Series, featuring composer Shulamit Ran, December 3, 7:30 p.m., Dumke Recital Hall, David Gardner Hall, free.

CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF SALT LAKE CITY, Brentano String Quartet, December 4, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, University of Utah, $25 general, $5 students with ID, tickets available at the door, general information www.cmsofslc.org. Note: There will be a pre-concert discussion before the performance led by Hasse Borup, head of string and chamber music studies at the University of Utah. The pre-concert discussion will be in room 270, Weight/Hales Choral Rehearsal Room (same location as Libby Gardner Hall), free and open to the public.

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, “Joyful and Triumphant,” USU Department of Music combined holiday concert, December 4, 7:30 p.m., Kent Concert Hall, Chase Fine Arts Center, $15 general, $10 youth/seniors, $5 faculty/staff, USU students free with ID (in person), 435-797-8022, www.arts.usu.edu.

KINGSBURY HALL, Under The Street Lamp, Michael Cunio, Shonn Wiley, Michael Ingersoll and Christopher Kale, perform the repertoire of the American Songbook of the 50s, 60s and 70s, December 4, 7:30 p.m., Kingsbury Hall, University of Utah, $25-47.50 general, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Classical Guitar Ensemble, December 4, 7:30 p.m., Dumke Recital Hall, David Gardner Hall, free.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band, Donald Peterson and Kirt Saville, conductors, December 4, 7:30 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $6-$10, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, String Chamber Night, December 4, 7:30 p.m., University Parkway Center, room 229, Northeast corner of University Avenue and University Parkway (1650 North), Provo, free.

UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY, “Voices,” Masterworks Chorale Concert, December 4, 7 p.m., Science Building Auditorium, $15 general, $10 seniors, UVU staff and faculty, students with valid ID, 801-863-7529, or box office located in Noorda Theatre, or Campus Connection, www.uvu.edu/arts.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Jazz Big Bands, December 5, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, David Gardner Hall, $7 general, $3 seniors, staff and faculty, free for U students, $3 outside students, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.

UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY, Women’s and Concert Choirs, December 5, 7:30 p.m., Ragan Theatre, $15 general, $10 seniors, UVU staff and faculty, students with valid ID, 801-863-7529, or box office located in Noorda Theatre, or Campus Connection, www.uvu.edu/arts.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Chamber Orchestra, Kory Katseanes, conductor, December 5, 7:30 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $10 general, $9 seniors/BYU alumni, $6 students with ID, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

WESTMINSTER COLLEGE, “Star Tours,” Chamber Orchestra, Dr. Brandon Derfler, director, music includes John Cage’s Atlas Eclipticalis, and John Williams’ Star Wars Suite, December 5, 7:30 p.m., Vieve Gore Concert Hall, Emma Eccles Jones Conservatory, for ticket information contact 801-832-2457, or online at www.westminstercollege.edu/culturalevents.

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, WSU Chamber Choir, December 5, 7:30 p.m., Holy Family Catholic Church, 1100 E. 5550 South, Ogden, free.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Flute Choir, December 5, 7:30 p.m., University Parkway Center, room 229, Northeast corner of University Avenue and University Parkway (1650 North), Provo, free.

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, Symphony Orchestra, Rachmaninoff’s Third Piano Concerto, Keenan Reesor, piano, winner of the first USU Symphony Orchestra Alumini Concerto Competition, December 6, 7:30 p.m., Kent Concert Hall, Chase Fine Arts Center, $10 general, $8 youth and seniors, $5 USU faculty and staff, USU students free with ID, 435-797-8022, www.arts.usu.edu.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, University Chorale, December 6, 7:30 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $3 ID, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Brass Chamber Night, December 6, 7:30 p.m., University Parkway Center, room 313, Northeast corner of University Avenue and University Parkway (1650 North), Provo, free.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Honors String Quartets, December 6, 7:30 p.m., Dumke Recital Hall, David Gardner Hall, free.

AMERICAN FESTIVAL CHORUS AND ORCHESTRA, “Christmas from the Ellen Eccles Theatre,” Dr. Craig Jessop, artistic director and conductor, Jenny Oaks Baker and Alexandria Sharpe, guest artists, December 7-8, 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. matinee December 8, Ellen Eccles Theatre, Logan, $12-$20 general, www.americanfestivalchorus.org.

UTOPIA EARLY MUSIC, “Heaven to Earth: A German Baroque Christmas,” founders Emily Nelson, soprano, and Christopher LeCluyse, tenor, team up with Valerie Hart Nelson, mezzo-soprano, Tyler Nelson, tenor, Ricky Parkinson, bass, Leslie Henrie, violin, Rebekah Blackner, violin, Jonathan Rhodes-Lee and Christopher Wootton, organ, and Josh Lee, viola da gamba, December 7-8, 8 p.m., December 9, 5p.m., Episcopal Cathedral of St. Mark, 231 E. 100 South, admission is free will payment (suggested $15 general, $12 seniors and $10 students) admission, at the door.

SALT LAKE MEN’S CHOIR, “We Wish You Christmas,” Dennis McCracken, director, Catherine Coda, guest vocalist, December 7-8, 7:30 p.m., December 9, 4 p.m., First Baptist Church, 777 S. 1300 East, $10 plus a suggested canned food donation for the Utah AIDS Foundation Food Bank, www.saltlakemenschoir.org.

COVEY CENTER FOR THE ARTS, Aspen Winds, December 7, 7 p.m., Studio Theatre, Covey Center for the Arts, 425 West Center Street, Provo, $8, 801-852-7007, www.coveycenter.org.

UTAH SYMPHONY, Finishing Touches, “Debussy and Ravel,” Jun Märkl, conductor, Pascal Rogé, piano, Debussy’s Petite Suite and Ibéria, Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G and Rapsodie espagnole, December 7, 10 a.m., Abravanel Hall, $15.50, 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, www.utahsymphony.org.

UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY, Opera Workshop, December 7, 7:30 p.m., UVU Library Lecture Hall, Li 120, $15 general, $10 seniors, UVU staff and faculty, students with valid ID, 801-863-7529, or box office located in Noorda Theatre, or Campus Connection, www.uvu.edu/arts.

UTAH SYMPHONY, Masterworks Series, “Debussy and Ravel,” Jun Märkl, conductor, Pascal Rogé, piano, Debussy’s Petite Suite and Ibéria, Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G and Rapsodie espagnole, December 7-8, 8 p.m., Abravanel Hall, $18-$67 general (tickets are $5 more on the day of the performance), see website for information regarding $10 youth tickets, grades 2-12, and $10 adult tickets, 30 years and under, 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, www.utahsymphony.org.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Holiday Concert, University Choirs, Utah Philharmonia and the Crimson Harps, December 7-8, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, David Gardner Hall, $7 general, $3 seniors, staff and faculty, free for U students, $3 outside students, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.

JAZZ SLC, Eddie Palmieri–Bryan Lynch Latin Band, December 8, 7:30 p.m., Capitol Theatre, $25-$35 general, $10 students with ID, 801-278-0235, www.jazzslc.com.

AMERICAN WEST SYMPHONY, “Christmas Spectacular,” Joel Rosenberg, conductor and music director, Kristofer Michaels, piano, music includes Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy, music from Handel’s Messiah, Natalie Sleeth’s Jazz Gloria, performance includes an audience carol sing-along, December 8, 8 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 8775 S. 700 East, $10 general, $8 students, $5 youth 7-15 years, at the door.

INTERFAITH CONCERT, “A Celebration of Christ,” December 8, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. performances, Salt Lake Tabernacle, music will be provided by the Celebration of Christ Choirs and Orchestra, Salt Lake Children’s Choir and Treble Makers Women’s Choir, members of the choirs come from Episcopalian, First Baptist, LDS, Methodist, Presbyterian churches and Catholic Dioceses, Vic Deauvono, director, Bianca Palmieri Lisonbee, creative consultant, Ryan Eggett, musical director, free, tickets are required, 801-570-0080, or online at Temple Square Events.

SALT LAKE CHORAL ARTISTS, Women’s Choir, “Christmas at Temple Square,” Dr. Jane Fjeldsted, conductor, December 8, 3 p.m., Joseph Smith Memorial Building and 5:30 p.m., Assembly Hall, free.

SALT LAKE CHORAL ARTISTS, Chamber Choir, “Christmas Around the World,” Dr. Brady Allred artistic director and conductor, December 8, 7:30 p.m., Park City Community Church, 4501 N. Highway 224, Park City, $10 general, $5 students, 801-232-7521, www.saltlakechoralartists.org, or at the door.

CHORAL ARTS SOCIETY OF UTAH, KUTV Holiday Pops Concert, Sterling Poulson, music director and conductor, West Valley Symphony, Paul Cardall, guest artist, December 8, 7:30 p.m., Cottonwood High School, 5715 S. 1300 East, $15, www.smithtix.com.

REPERTORY DANCE THEATRE, presents “Ring Around the Rose,” wiggle friendly performances with audience participation for children and families, featuring Hatch Family Music & Magic, Richard Hatch, deceptionistRosemary Kimura Hatch, violin, Shannon Lee, piano, December 8, 11 a.m., Black Box Theatre, Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, $5, children 2 years and under free, 801-355-2787, www.arttix.org.

WESTMINSTER COLLEGE, “Ringing in the Season,” Westminster Chorale, directed by Austin Thorpe, December 8, 7:30 p.m., Vieve Gore Concert Hall, Emma Eccles Jones Conservatory, for ticket information contact 801-832-2457, or online at www.westminstercollege.edu/culturalevents.

MURRAY SYMPHONY, “Holiday Celebration,” a concert with Choir and Symphony Orchestra, Julie Christofferson, music director and conductor, with special guests the Mapleton Chorale, December 8, 7:30 p.m., Murray High School, 5440 S. State Street, admission is free, donations of canned food items will be accepted to benefit the Utah Food Bank.

UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY, Christmas Concert, UVU Chamber Choir and Masterworks Chorale, December 9, 7:30 p.m., Assembly Hall, Salt Lake Temple Square, free.

WASATCH COMMUNITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, Holiday Concert, Ted Zalkind, music director and conductor, December 9, 7 p.m., All Saints Episcopal Church, 1710 S. Foothill Drive, SLC, free.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Sundays@7 Faculty Spotlight, Holiday Concert, Susan Duehlmeier, Bonnie Gritton, piano, young pianists from local elementary schools who are part of the Title 1 Piano Outreach Program, December 9, 7 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, David Gardner Hall, free.

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, WSU Alumni Singers, Evelyn Harris, director, sponsored by WSU Alumni, December 9, 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. performances, Holy Family Catholic Church, 1100 E. 5550 South, Ogden, ticket information not available.

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, WSU Alumni Singers, Evelyn Harris, director, sponsored by WSU Alumni, December 10, 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. performances, Holy Family Catholic Church, 1100 E. 5550 South, Ogden, donations of food or money for the needy accepted.

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, WSU String Project, December 10, 6:30 p.m., Austad Auditorium, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, donations accepted.

UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY, “Messiah Sing-Along,” UVU Chamber Choir, December 12, 7 p.m., Community United Church of Christ, Provo, $3, sheet music can be purchased or you can bring your own.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Flute Choir December 12, 5:30 p.m., Dumke Recital Hall, David Gardner Hall, free.

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, “Jazz at the Station,” December 12, 7 p.m., Grand Lobby, Ogden’s Union Station, 2501 Wall Avenue, well behaved children are welcome, free.

AMERICAN WEST SYMPHONY, “Christmas Spectacular,” Joel Rosenberg, conductor and music director, Kristofer Michaels, piano, music includes Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy, music from Handel’s Messiah, Natalie Sleeth ‘s Jazz Gloria, performance includes an audience carol sing-along, December 13, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, University of Utah, $10 general, U. students free, at the door.

A KURT BESTOR CHRISTMAS, with special guest artists Jenny Oaks Baker and Alex Sharpe, December 13-15, 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. performances, Abravanel Hall, $17.50-$45, www.arttix.org. Bring a canned food item and enter to win an iPad.

MORMON TABERNACLE CHOIR, Annual Christmas Concert, Alfie Boe and Tom Brokaw, featured guest artists, December 13-15, 8 p.m., LDS Conference Center, registration for tickets has ended, standby line will begin at the flagpole on Temple Square.

TAYLORSVILLE-SLCC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, “Holiday Fun Concert,” Adam Larson, music director and conductor, December 14, 7:30 p.m., Taylorsville High School, 5225 S. Redwood Road, $5 suggested donation, www.taylorsvillesymphony.com.

SALT LAKE CHORAL ARTISTS, Young Choral Artists, in collaboration with Murray area school choirs, December 14, 7 p.m., Hillcrest Jr. High, 126 E. 5300 South, $5, 801-232-7521, www.saltlakechoralartists.org, or at the door.

THE CATHEDRAL OF THE MADELEINE, Benjamin Britten’s “A Ceremony of Carols,” Gregory A. Glenn, cathedral director, December 14, 18, 12:15 p.m., free of charge and open to the public.

VIVALDI BY CANDLELIGHT, Benefit for Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy, Gerald Elias, music director and violin, Robert Stephenson, oboe, David Porter, Lynnette Stewart, David Langr, Stephanie Cathcart, violin, and special guest artist David Cowley, principal oboe of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, December 15, 8 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 12 C Street (& South Temple), $40 reserved seating, 801-832-3272, or email kclark@utahdiplomacy.orgwww.utahdiplomacy.org.

SALT LAKE SYMPHONY, “We Three Kings,”  Robert Baldwin, music director and conductor, University of Utah Lyric Ensemble, music includes, Respighi’s Three Botticelli Pictures, Ellington’s Three Black Kings, Menotti’s Amahl and the Night Visitors, December 15, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, University of Utah, $10 general, $5 students and seniors, 801-836-3006, or at the door with cash, checks or credit cards,  www.saltlakesymphony.org.

SALT LAKE CHORAL ARTISTS, Vocal Artists, “Christmas Around the World,” Dr. Brady Allred artistic director and conductor, December 15, 7:30 p.m., Holy Family Catholic Church, 1100 E. 5550 South, Ogden, $15 general, $5 students, 801-232-7521, www.saltlakechoralartists.org, or at the door.

EXPOSITIONS::SLC CONCERT SERIES, Mitchell Sturges, artistic director, Jill Dewsnup, soprano, music by Mozart, Donizetti, Copland, Rossini, Rogers and Willson, December 15, 7:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, 2150 Foothill Drive, $5 general, $20 family, at the door, www.slcexpositions.weebly.com.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Lyric Opera Ensemble, Salt Lake Symphony, Menotti’s Amahl and the Night Visitors, December 15, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, David Gardner Hall, $10 general, $5 students and seniors, at the door.

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, WSU High School Honor Band, Ogden Concert Band, December 15, 4 p.m., Austad Auditorium, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, free.

VOICE MALE CHRISTMAS 2012, December 15, 11:30 and 7 p.m. performances, $7-$13, Kent Concert Hall, Utah State University, www.arts.usu.edu.

THE MEN’S ACAPPELLA CHORUS OF CACHE VALLEY, “The Colors of Christmas,” the program which includes Christmas favorites will include several acappella genres including D0-Wop, Barbershop, Madrigal, Pop Acappella, Classical and Men’s Chorus, December 15, 8 p.m., Why Sound, 30 Federal Avenue, Logan, $6, at the door.

ORATORIO SOCIETY OF UTAH, Handel’s Messiah, Nachtmusik Orchestra and local soloists, December 16, 7 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, David Gardner Hall, University of Utah, $10, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.

TIMPANOGOS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, “Noël: Carols from Christmas Past,” John Pew, music director and conductor, Jenny Oaks Baker, violin, presents a Christmas program from her new CD. December 17-18, 7 p.m., Timberline Middle School, 500 W. Canyon Crest Road, Alpine, $10 general, $8 students/seniors, $25 family pass (up to 5), 801-210-2466, www.thetso.org, or at the door.

THE CATHEDRAL OF THE MADELEINE, “The Christmas Carol Service,” Gregory A. Glenn, cathedral director, features music of the Advent and Christmas seasons, plainchant, choral works and traditional carols, December 17, 18, 8 p.m., December 24, 4 p.m., free of charge and open to the public.

UTAH SYMPHONY, Lollipop Series, “Here Comes Santa Claus!,” presented by the Ogden Symphony-Ballet Association, Vladimir Kulenovic, conductor, December 18, 7:30 p.m., Austad Auditorium, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, Weber State University, $12 general, 801-399-9214, www.symphonyballet.org.

KINGSBURY HALL, ThePianoGuys, JonSchmidt, Steven Sharp Nelson, Paul Anderson, Tel Stewart and Al van der Beek, December 19, 7:30 p.m., Kingsbury Hall, University of Utah, $19.50-$39.50 general, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.

UTAH SYMPHONY, Entertainment Series, “Holiday Celebration with Bravo Broadway!,” presented by the Ogden Symphony-Ballet Association, Jerry Steichen, conductor, Doug LaBrecque and Capathia Jenkins, vocalists, December 20, 7:30, Austad Auditorium, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, Weber State University, $26-$42 general, 801-399-9214, www.symphonyballet.org.

UTAH VOICES, Christmas Concert, “Welcome, Happy Morn,” Dr. Michael Huff, artistic director and conductor, the concert will feature a variety of songs and carols, highlights from the Messiah and other holiday favorites, December 20, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, David Gardner Hall, University of Utah, $10, at the door.

KINGSBURY HALL, “A Time of Forgiving, the Christmas Musical,” Paul Cautus Jack La MARR, Lyceum Philharmonic, December 21-22, 7:30 p.m., Kingsbury Hall, University of Utah, $28-$58 general, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.

UTAH SYMPHONY, Lollipops Series, “Here Comes Santa Claus!,” Vladimir Kulenovic, conductor, December 21, 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. performances, Abravanel Hall, $6-$20, 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, www.utahsymphony.org.

UTAH SYMPHONY, Entertainment Series, “Holiday Celebration with Bravo Broadway!,” Jerry Steichen, conductor, Doug LaBrecque, LaKisha Jones, vocalists, West Jordan High School Concert Choir, December 21-22, 8 p.m., Abravanel Hall, $29-$85 general (tickets are $5 more on the day of the performance), see website for information regarding $10 youth tickets, grades 2-12, and $10 adult tickets, 30 years and under, 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, www.utahsymphony.org.

SALT LAKE CHORAL ARTISTS, “O Yule Full of Gladness, Christmas Around the World,” Dr. Brady Allred artistic director and conductor, featuring all of the Salt Lake Choral Artists’ choirs in carols and traditional songs from six continents and the islands of the sea, December 22, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. performances, Libby Gardner Concert Hall, University of Utah, $20 general, $10 students, 801-232-7521, www.saltlakechoralartists.org, or at the door.

BEETHOVEN FESTIVAL PARK CITY, “A Winter Concert,” Serena Kanig Benish, soprano, Monte Belknap, Rachel Ostler, violin, Leslie Harlow, viola, Garrick Woods, cello, Russell Harlow, clarinet, Bryan Stanley, piano, program to include selections from Handel’s Messiah, virtuoso showpieces, Klezmer music and holiday favorites, December 22, 7:30 p.m., Park City Community Church, U-224 at Bear Hollow Dr., $20 general, $15 seniors and students, music students admitted free, www.pcmusicfestival.com.

JOSH WRIGHT, piano, Christmas concert, with Lindsey Wright, piano, and Jordan Wright, saxophone, holiday themed program will include pieces for piano and saxophone arranged by Jordan Wright, December 22, 7:30 p.m., Chamber Theatre, Sandy City Hall, 10000 S. Centennial Parkway, $12 general, 801-568-2787.

SALT LAKE CHILDREN’S CHOIR, Christmas Concert, Ralph B. Woodward, music director, December 23, 7 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Chapel, 951 E. 100 South, free, all ages welcome, www.childrensing.com.

AUBREY ADAMS-MCMILLAN, mezzo-soprano, with Emily Williams, piano, preview recital for upcoming appearance at National Opera Association competition final round, music to include set of French arias and songs, Dec. 27, 7:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 261 S. 900 East, donation of $5 requested.

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