Classical Christmas

Conductor Michael Francis leads The Florida Orchestra in a symphonic holiday program at the Mahaffey Theater. The classical repertoire spans several centuries of seasonal masterworks, opening with selections from Bach’s Christmas Oratorio and moving through Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. Baritone Alex Boyd joins the ensemble, supported by the Master Chorale of Tampa Bay and the Lumina Youth Choir. The combined vocal and orchestral forces conclude the performance with a soaring rendition of Handel’s "Hallelujah" Chorus alongside traditional carols.