Hollywood Christmas

Description

Experience the magic of Christmas in a symphonic arrangement. The United Soloists Orchestra invites you on a musical journey to the heart of the Christmas season – with cinematic emotions and timeless classics that have accompanied the most wonderful time of the year for generations. First part: Home Alone Experience the unforgettable music of John Williams from the soundtrack of Kevin – Alone at Home – the film that has shaped Christmas for over thirty years for entire generations. From the moving Star of Bethlehem to the adrenaline-filled The Attack on the House and the touching finale with the mother's return: every note takes you back to the McCallisters' house. Second part: A Hollywood Christmas The orchestra transforms and immerses into the pop, jazz, and big band sounds of the great Hollywood Christmas classics. From Frank Sinatra to Michael Bublé, from Mariah Carey to Wham! – the songs that play in movies, on the radio, and in living rooms worldwide, now in a rich and captivating orchestral arrangement. A concert for the whole family – perfect to get into the Christmas spirit. Described by the press as “the ensemble that revolutionizes music in Europe” (Ticino Welcome), the United Soloists Orchestra is a Swiss symphony ensemble founded in 2017. It brings together young virtuoso soloists from the most renowned institutions in Europe — including the Zurich Tonhalle Orchestra, La Scala Theatre, and the Royal Concertgebouw. Their performances have been called “explosions of life” (laRegione) — combining the highest technical level with a warm, generous, and deeply expressive sound. As the media wrote: “It’s not just music: it’s magic!” (Ticino Welcome) Under the musical direction of Arseniy Shkaptsov, the orchestra pursues a simple conviction: that no one should ever feel that this music is “not for them”. Tonight, it is for you. Program PART I Home Alone – Soundtrack Music by John Williams The House Holiday Flight Star of Bethlehem Man of the House Scammed by a Kindergartner Carol of the Bells Setting the Trap The Attack on the House Follow That Kid! Mom Returns and Finale Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas —————— PART II A Hollywood Christmas It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year – Andy Williams It’s Beginning to Look a Lot like Christmas – Michael Bublé I’ll Be Home for Christmas – Michael Bublé White Christmas – Frank Sinatra Winter Wonderland – Tony Bennett Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree – Brenda Lee Jingle Bell Rock – Bobby Helms Santa Claus Is Coming to Town – Frank Sinatra Let It Snow! – Michael Bublé Last Christmas – Wham! All I Want for Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey Feliz Navidad – José Feliciano

Highlights

• Live orchestra with Christmas classics
• Music from "Kevin – Alone at Home"
• Pop and jazz sounds of great Hollywood Christmas classics

General Information

The concert "Hollywood Christmas" takes place at Stadtcasino Basel and offers a musical journey through the Christmas season. The United Soloists Orchestra presents both classical melodies and modern hits, ideal for the whole family.

Location

Konzertgasse 1, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

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