In addition to its regular season programming, Symphoria has lined up four special-event concerts this winter: three with a holiday theme and a January journey to Hogwarts. These events feature Central New York’s professional orchestra, but they are not included in season ticket packages and require individual purchases.
Three events are scheduled at the Landmark Theater, 362 S. Salina St., and those tickets must be purchased through Ticketmaster. Prices include fees but not tax and vary depending upon the event and seating choices; questions should be addressed directly to the Landmark at 315-475-7979. Tickets for the fourth, to be held at the Church of the Most Holy Rosary, 111 Roberts Ave., are available through Symphoria’s website or at 315-299-5598.
Special-event concerts are:
ELF IN CONCERT
Nov. 24 at 7 p.m.
Will Ferrell’s 2003 film portrayal of Buddy, the gigantic elf raised at the North Pole, will play on the big screen at the Landmark Theater as Symphoria musicians provide the score in a live performance. The hit comedy also stars James Caan, Zooey Deschanel, Mary Steenburgen, Ed Asner, and Bob Newhart. A guest artist will conduct.
Ticketmaster prices are from $53 to $107. Run time is two hours with one intermission.
MESSIAH
Dec. 2 at 8 p.m.
Symphoria will be joined by the Syracuse University Oratorio Society, directed by John Warren, professor of music and director of choral activities at Syracuse University’s Setnor School of Music. Guest artist Thomas Hong will conduct this annual event. Soloists will be Sara Shafer, soprano; Vivien Shotwell, alto; Dominick Corbacio, tenor, and Steven Stull, baritone.
Handel’s “Messiah” was first performed in Ireland during Easter season in 1742 and remained a Lenten church concert for orchestra, chorus and four soloists until, during the Victorian era, it began to be offered during Advent. Tickets are available through Symphoria; the cost is $30 for adults; $25 for senior citizens; $5 for students with I.D. and…
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