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About the Program

The Dayton Philharmonic and Dayton Opera join forces to present a holiday spectacular that is sure to fill our hearts with the spirit of the season. In the first half of the program, the Dayton Philharmonic performs a selection of seasonal favorites in a festive atmosphere of music and song that will have the Schuster overflowing with holiday happiness. After intermission, Amahl And The Night Visitors brings to life the story of three mysterious kings who are following a star to bring gifts to a wondrous child in a fully-staged, brand new production created for Dayton Opera. The three kings stop for rest at the home of Amahl, a shepherd boy who lives in poverty with his mother, and when Amahl offers his own simple gift to the child, a miracle happens. Since its first performance on Christmas Eve 1951, this holiday classic has been performed on every continent in many languages and has been seen by more people than any other opera in history. A heartwarming story of kindness and generosity, it is the perfect first opera – or hundredth!

Program

Amahl and the Night Visitors

Amahl and the Night Visitors (54 minutes)

Music and Libretto by Gian Carlo Menotti

This program includes a 20-minute intermission.

Featured Artists

Patrick Reynolds, conductor

Kathleen Clawson, stage director and Artistic Director

Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra

Dayton Opera Chorus