Enjoy an afternoon of warmth and wonder at “By the Fireside”annual holiday concerts. This year’s Kingsport performance is held at the Marriott Meadowview Convention Center Saturday, Dec. 4 at 3 p.m. The Southwest Virginia performance is held for the first time at Emory & Henry’s McGlothlin Center for the Arts Sunday, Dec. 5 at 3 p.m.
Music Director Cornelia Laemmli Orth and the full symphony orchestra will regale the audience with favorite carols, traditional Christmas songs such as “White Christmas” and “Winter Wonderland” and children’s favorites including music from “Frozen” and “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town.” The program includes something for everyone including an oboe solo with Principal Oboe Ayca Yayman and an intriguing set of “Reindeer Variations” by Lucas Richman. And, of course, a special guest in a red suit will make an appearance.
With thanks and appreciation, the symphony invites pandemic health care workers and first responders to call the office to reserve free tickets. Symphony of the Mountains provides free tickets to children and students but due to audience limitations ask that you call the office to reserve their tickets. Groups of 10 or more can also call the office to arrange discounted tickets. These concerts have open seating, with plenty of space for distancing as desired. Masks are requested for attenders of both concerts.
Tickets are $30. To order tickets, call Symphony of the Mountains box office at (423) 392-8423 or visit www.SymphonyOfTheMountains.org.
