Now in its 11^th season, Opera Birmingham’s annual holiday concert provides the perfect way to celebrate the season with friends and family! Sounds of the Season will feature a variety of solo and ensemble performances of beautiful carol arrangements, most which will be familiar, with a few unique twists thrown in. Birmingham is blessed with excellent musical talent, and Opera Birmingham is excited to feature two outstanding homegrown singers, Birmingham-based soprano Kristine Hurst-Wajszczuk and London-based, Birmingham-native tenor Elias Hendricks, who will be joining our Opera Birmingham Chamber Chorus. Ms. Hurst-Wajszczuk has performed around the country in concert and operatic repertoire ranging from Monteverdi to Stravinsky, and her performance experience has helped he lead UAB Opera to win a number of national awards. With credits ranging from opera to Broadway to soul, Mr. Hendricks has performed on London’s West End and recently appeared on Britain’s Got Talent with his group Vox Fortura.

Opera Birmingham is teaming up with the U.S. Marine Corps to provide toys for less fortunate children in the community this season through their TOYS FOR TOTS program. To participate, please bring a new, unwrapped toy to Sounds of the Season, and let’s make sure EVERYONE has a Merry Christmas!