Program Book: Merry, Merry Chicago!, Dec 19-23, 2025

December 19, 2025 — 10 min read
Read the program book for Merry, Merry Chicago!, Dec 19-23, 2025.
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Closeup of Santa Claus on stage waving to the audience in Orchestra Hall
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Closeup of two concert attendees in festive sweaters applauding
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Group shot of a school choir ensemble singing in the Main Floor lobby before the concert
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Closeup shot of a Christmas tree and presents on stage
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Wide shot of the CSO & Chorus with conductor John Morris Russell on stage
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Closeup of conductor John Morris Russell speaking to the audience
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Closeup of CSO cello Kenneth Olsen on stage
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Closeup of CSO basses on stage with santa hats on their basses
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Closeup of a concert attendee singing a carol at a Merry, Merry Chicago! program
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Closeup of John Morris Russell inviting audience members to singalong to a carol
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Closeup of the Chicago Symphony Chorus singing carols with the CSO from the Terrace
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Santa Claus waving to the audience in Orchestra Hall
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