Dr. Emily Mariko Eng, Music Director

BRO Revels! 2026: A Holiday Renaissance

The BRO celebrates the holidays with the stunning Three Botticelli Pictures by Respighi, Tchaikovsky’s beloved Nutcracker Suite, and a joyous Christmas Carol Sing-Along. 

This program is generously sponsored by Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty.

Program

RESPIGHI - Trittico Botticelliano (Three Botticelli Pictures)

TCHAIKOVSKY - The Nutcracker Suite, op. 71a. (add Pas De Deux)

I. Miniature Overture

II. Characteristic Dances

a. March
b. Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
c. Russian Dance (Trepak)
d. Arabian Dance (coffee)
e. Chinese Dance (tea)
f. Dance of the Reed Flutes (Mirlitons)

III. Waltz of the Flowers (D major)

IV. Pas De Deux

INTERMISSION

Christmas Carol Sing Along

Online ticket sales will end at 10 am on the event day. Tickets will be available at the door unless noted here. 

As an organization, we pride ourselves in upholding our mission to keep access to live music affordable and accessible.  If you are experiencing financial hardship and would love to attend one of our concerts, please reach out by emailing info@blueridgeorchestra or by leaving a voicemail at (828)782-3354. We will make every effort to accommodate your circumstance(s).