Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra

The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra celebrates Christmas in concert with American Idol sensation David Archuleta. The A2SO welcomes Archuleta to Ann Arbor for this exclusive performance, Christmas from the Heart, on Friday, November 27th at Hill Auditorium, 8:00 pm. Ann Arbor is the third stop on Archuleta’s tour, Christmas from the Heart, featuring a program of Christmas favorites and Archuleta originals. He is joining the A2SO for his first-ever symphony orchestra concert, with brand new orchestrations to be premiered in Ann Arbor. The A2SO rounds out the concert with holiday selections including the Nutcracker Suite and Sleigh Ride.

Christmas from the Heart, released on October 13, is David Archuleta’s first Christmas album. This holiday debut features the sensational Archuleta on favorites like Angels We Have Heard On High, Joy To The World, Silent Night, and Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas. Mixed in are beautiful arrangements of Gounod’s Ave Maria, the French traditional Pat-a-pan, and the Spanish traditional Riu Riu Chiu. Rounding out the collection is an original Archuleta song, Melodies of Christmas. The album promises to be another huge success for Archuleta.

The incredible 18-year-old David Archuleta made a huge splash in 2007 with his appearance on American Idol, catching the attention of 49 million voters with his charisma and phenomenal talent. Since then Archuleta’s career has taken flight with international concerts, hit songs, and recently an acting debut. He has now released two albums (David Archuleta - 2008 and Christmas from the Heart - 2009) with three of his singles debuting on The Billboard Hot 100. In the summer of 2008, Archuleta traveled the United States with Disney’s “American Idols Live!” tour. He followed this with a tour in the United Kingdom in April and May 2009. Now Archuleta will travel from Ann Arbor across the country with his Christmas from the Heart tour. (www.davidarchuleta.com)

Archuleta and his production team have indicated enthusiasm about the opportunity to do this innovative collaboration. The A2SO’s national presence exploded this year with the release of their CD on the Naxos label, the premier recording of the music of Paul Fetler, and the Christmas from the Heart concert with David Archuleta. For 81 years the A2SO has supported our community through inspiring mainstage concerts, engaging family concerts, and music education of the highest quality.

Tickets for Christmas from the Heart with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra and its Special Guest David Archuleta range from a low of $19 to $72 for VIP seating, plus service and facility fees. www.a2so.com. 734/994-4801. If you purchase tickets at the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra offices at 220 E. Huron, Ste. 470, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, the service fee will be waived.

The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra is a premier regional orchestra that offers live, symphonic music for all ages. The A²SO touches the lives of over 76,000 people annually from tiny tots to seasoned citizens in venues ranging from the Michigan Theater to Hill Auditorium, to schools in the five-county area, Ann Arbor, Dexter, and Ypsilanti District Libraries and community centers. For concert or education programming information, contact the A2SO at 220 E. Huron, Suite 470, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, or phone 734/994-4801, or a2so@a2so.com.