Free Christmas Streams
We knew our holiday concerts would be special, but we were blown away by the response! Our two December live streams had a combined viewership of nearly 12,000 people from…
A Fantasia on Greensleeves
This exquisite four-minute orchestral miniature has far eclipsed the song it was inspired by: namely, ‘Greensleeves’, a traditional melody that was doing the rounds in the days of the Tudors…
Discovering Tusen Tankar
A year ago, trumpeter Dean McNeill introduced us to a piece called Tusen Tankar…and we knew it had to be part of our 2020 Christmas live streams. Conservation efforts come…
Share Christmas with Seniors
Normally the month of December means upwards of 30 performances for the musicians of the SSO – on top of our annual Holiday Pops concert and performances of Messiah, the…
Watch party ideas for a Night at the North Pole!
This post was created for our 2020 concert A Night at the North Pole, but we loved the recipes so much we decided to bring them back! We all need…
A Nutcracker’s Story
Listening to Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite during the Holidays is cherished by many as a beloved tradition, one that gets them into the festive spirit of the season in no time…
Sachertorte for a Watch Party
For our year of musical tourism as part of our reimagined 90th season, we have been so thrilled to see people enjoy fondue for a trip to Paris, bison meatballs…
The City of Dreams
Vienna: a sprawling city of expression, flavor, and beauty. Known the world over as the wellspring of Western Classical Music, Vienna is also recognized by many as the City of…