Join the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra under the expert guidance of Music and Artistic director Yannick Nzet-Sguin for their annual glorious recital of Handel's divine masterpiece. First composed in 1741, Messiah has become synonymous with the season and is a wonderful way to relax, unwind and get away from the flurry of Christmas shopping and preparations for the evening!

Rock meets classical in this soul-stirring concert experience that fuses the best in rock and heavy metal with a talented chamber orchestra and a whole lotta candles! In this evocative setting, you'll be treated to hits from the greats, from Led Zepplin to Metallica, Rage Against The Machine to pop's heavy hitters, presented in breathtaking new classical arrangements.

Mamoru Fujisawa, perhaps best known by the professional alias of Joe Hisaishi, is a master of multiple genres including European classical, Japanese traditional, ambient electronic and minimalist music, yet brings them all together under a truly distinctive signature sound. Since 1984, his unique style has become synonymous with the films of Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli, having composed the soundtrack for all but one of the revered studio's feature film animations.