Spreckels Organ Society, a non-profit organization curating concerts and performances at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in the heart of Balboa Park, presents two holiday concerts in partnership with the San Diego Opera, featuring acclaimed soprano Alisa Jordhem on Dec. 7 and 14.
On Saturday, Dec. 14 at 5:30 p.m., the Spreckels Organ Pavilion will host acclaimed soprano Alisa Jordheim with the San Diego Opera Chorus and Raul Prieto Ramírez, San Diego’s Civic Organist, performing on the Spreckels Pipe Organ, the largest open air musical instrument in the world!
This concert follows the first program for the ensemble, which will take place Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Balboa Theater.
On Sunday, Dec. 15 at 2:00 p.m., the Society will host its annual Holiday Sing-Along! Easily one of the most popular family-friendly programs of the year with traditional Christmas carols led by award-winning local singer Lauren Leigh and Ramirez on the organ. After an introduction of Christmas arrangements by Ramírez, the audience will be welcomed up on stage for a carols sing-along. There will also be a few traditional Hanukkah songs.
Set in the beautiful backdrop of Balboa Park’s open-air venue, performances bring a one-of-a-kind experience for guests. The elevated music venue brings world-class musical artists for San Diegans and visitors to enjoy, for free.
The Spreckels Organ Society hosts weekly concerts every Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Through the generosity of the City of San Diego, the weekly Spreckels Organ Society concerts at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion are presented at no charge in accordance with the 1915 Deed of Gift whereby the brothers John and Adolph Spreckels gave the organ and pavilion to the City of San Diego. Donations are always accepted.
The Spreckels Organ Pavilion is located at 2125 Pan American Road. For more information about the Spreckels Organ Society, visit www.SpreckelsOrgan.org.
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