Windsor Essex Christmas Guide

Winter’s Overture

When

Date: Thursday November 19th, 2026
Time: 7:30pm

Description

Windsor Symphony Community Orchestra: Winter’s Overture with special guest narrator Dan MacDonald

‘Twas the night for a concert, when all through the theatre, not a creature was stirring… except for the orchestra. Celebrate the sounds of winter with a delightful mix of music, storytelling, and seasonal favourites! Journey aboard The Polar Express, discover the charm of Canadian folk songs, and enjoy the timeless tale of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, narrated by 89X Radio host Dan MacDonald. This concert is full of winter wonder, festive cheer, and orchestral magic.

Dr. Bernadette Berthelotte, conductor
Windsor Symphony Community Orchestra
Dan MacDonald, Narrator
Faith Schofield, oboe/English horn
Nicholas Papador, percussion
Brian Zanier, trumpet

TICKETS:
Adults: $20
Student/Youth: $15
General admission

PROGRAM:
Concert Suite from The Polar Express (Alan Silvestri/Glen Ballard, arr. Jerry Brubaker)
Introduction and Three Folk Songs, from Canada Mosaic (Jean Coulthard)
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (Bill Holcombe, Narrated by Dan MacDonald
L’Arlessienne Suite No. 2 (Georges Bizet)

This concert is 60minutes.
Doors open 1 hour before the concert start time.

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