Join conductor Anthony Parnther and the Seattle Symphony, with a special guest; the incredible pianist Chloe Flowers for another fun-filled Holiday Pops program! This year's Holiday Pops kicks off the season with humor, joy and holiday warmth, featuring holiday classics and some traditional favorites which will leave you feeling more festive than ever!

Undoubtedly one of the Western world's most popular oratorios, Handel's triumphant and moving 'Messiah' is considered the definitive live Christmas concert experience. As with past years, the Seattle Symphony will not fail to delight and inspire presenting the nearly 300-year-old master-work with the orchestra and a first-class chorus, to create an unforgettable celebration!

Needing almost no introduction, multiple Grammy-winning cellist Yo-Yo Ma is unarguably one of classical music's biggest star. The virtuoso performs all over the world to sold-out houses and remains one of the best-selling recording artists in the classical field. His versatility, energy, and pure love of creating and performing exquisite music make him a favorite for audiences of all ages.

The most hotly anticipated blockbuster of 2011, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 brought the epic cinematic saga of the boy wizard to a close with major box office success. Based on the ever popular series of fantasy books by British author JK Rowling, the beloved story continues to enrapture fans in book and film format. Experience this final chapter with a special live HD screening of the final film of the franchise with added orchestral company at a concert venue near you!

It's time to blast off into the cosmos with the Seattle Symphony as they take you on a celestial adventure with Gustav Holst's enduringly popular The Planets. From the bombast of Mars, Bringer of War to the lively joy of Jupiter, let the symphony, led by Music Director Designate Xian Zhang and accompanied by breathtaking HD NASA images of space.

Unafraid of pushing boundaries by melding classical arrangements with haunting, often eerie electronic soundscapes and rock instrumentation, prolific neo-classical composer Max Richter has written a myriad celebrated works for stage, screen, ballet, opera and installation art. The in-demand music maker hits the road this year after announcing his upcoming album, In A Landscape,'. Fans eagerly anticipating Richter's ninth studio album can look forward to its release on September 6 via Decca.