A little bit of Christmas comes to the Joan, as Penrith Symphony Orchestra present The Family Christmas Concert, on Sunday December 7. This very special event celebrates and shares the joy of the festive season, with a program of much-loved favourites, including carols, popular tunes and the timeless classic, Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite.

The orchestra is excited to welcome back dancers from Glenbrook Ballet Theatre, who will dance to Tchaikovsky’s wonderful score, adding their own flair and exuberance to the afternoon. The concert also features musicians from Penrith Youth Orchestra, who will play as part of the main ensemble.

Continuing a long-standing tradition, this concert is a co-production between the orchestra and Penrith City Choir, led by their chorus director Rowan Fox. The singers will raise the roof in song, as they lead the way through a selection of your favourite carols and the rousing Hallelujah Chorus, from Handel’s Messiah. For the regular players of PSO, this program is not only a wonderful opportunity to work with an expanded cast of creatives, but also a fitting finale to the musical year.

Of course, the afternoon and celebration would not be complete without an appearance by a certain guest from the North Pole. we have it on good authority that Santa has been practising hard on a new instrument this year and might even join in on a tune or two.

So why not come together with friends and family for a Christmas tradition with the PSO family, in an afternoon of fun, music and conviviality. The show will begin at 3pm Sunday 7 December, under the baton of PSO Artistic Director Paul Terracini, at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre. Seats are selling fast so don’t delay, tickets are available at the box office, online at thejoan.com.au, or call
4723 7600.