Sounds of the Season
About This Event
Event: Sounds of the Season Venue: David Geffen Hall Join a festive afternoon concert featuring a variety of holiday classics, including Leroy Anderson’s Sleigh Ride, selections from The Nutcracker, music from A Charlie Brown Christmas, Astor Piazzolla’s Four Seasons of Buenos Aires, and other seasonal favorites.
About Sleigh Ride(song)
Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride” is a short orchestral showpiece that turns winter motion into sound: bright brass calls, whip-crack punctuation, and a street-level sense of rhythm. Written in the late 1940s and first heard with Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops, it quickly entered the holiday repertoire and became a familiar part of New York’s seasonal concert calendar. At David Geffen Hall, the New York Philharmonic, led by Naomi Woo with Wendell Pierce and concertmaster Frank Huang, places it alongside other American holiday touchstones. Its clever orchestration shows how a lightweight subject can still be handled with craft.
About the Artists
New York Philharmonic
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of the New York Philharmonic, one of the world's most prestigious classical music ensembles. With its home at the iconic David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center, this orchestra serves as a cornerstone of New York City's vibrant cultural landscape.
Naomi Woo
Naomi Woo is a Canadian conductor known for her work with various orchestras and ensembles, specializing in classical music.
Wendell Pierce
Wendell Pierce is an American actor recognized for his roles in television series such as 'The Wire' and 'Treme', as well as in various stage productions.
Frank Huang
Frank Huang is a prominent violinist known for his role as concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic and has performed as a soloist with various orchestras.