The New York Pops Holiday Concert: December 20, 2025

Event is Live

Carnegie Hall Presents

The New York Pops

A Place Called Home

Saturday, December 20, 2025 8 PM Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage

Steven Reineke by Larry Busacca, Megan Hilty by Tony Matula

Celebrate the season with Broadway and television sensation Megan Hilty and the acclaimed Essential Voices USA choir. This joyous evening will enchant audiences with holiday classics, spirited carols, and heartwarming performances.

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Performers

The New York Pops
Steven Reineke, Music Director and Conductor
Megan Hilty, Guest Artist
Essential Voices USA
Judith Clurman, Director

Program

TRAD. "Deck the Halls"

HERMAN "We Need a Little Christmas" from Mame

POLA / GEORGE WYLE "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year"

BERNARD "Winter Wonderland"

TORMÉ "The Christmas Song"

LEONTOVICH "Carol of the Bells"

BENNY OSCHMANN "Santa's Epic Ride"

TRAD. "The First Noel"

BERLIN Medley from White Christmas

HUGH MARTIN "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"

JOHN WILLIAMS "Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas" from Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

JAVITS "Santa Baby"

JONI MITCHELL "River"

JUDITH CLURMAN "Chanukah Joy and Peace"

BEAL "Jingle Bell Rock"

ALAN MENKEN "A Place Called Home" from A Christmas Carol

KENT "I'll Be Home for Christmas"

ADAM "O Holy Night"

MARKS / ROLLINS / NELSON / HALDERMAN / AUTRY / PIERPONT "Jingle, Jangle Sing-Along"

Encore:

TRAD. "We Wish You a Merry Christmas"

Event Duration

The printed program will last approximately two and one-half hours, including one 20-minute intermission.

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