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The Nashville Symphony has announced a full month of holiday-related concerts and special events at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center that are directed to a variety of audiences.

Brahms’s First

SunTrust Classical Series, Thursday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 2 and Saturday, Dec. 3, at 8 p.m.

There’ll be a blaze of sparks when the evening opens with Canadian composer John Estacio’s “Frenergy,” which combines the words “frenetic” and “energy.” Guest pianist Natasha Paremski possesses an artistic maturity well beyond her years, which she’ll apply to Dvořák’s colorful, melodic Piano Concerto. All culminating with the Symphony that helped establish Brahms as Beethoven’s successor.

Presented by the Nashville Symphony Orchestra League, free Classical Conversations take place in the Schermerhorn’s Balcony Lobby one hour before all SunTrust Classical Series concerts. Learn more about the music, and engage in a lively conversation with the conductors, guest artists and musicians.

Home for the Holidays with LeAnn Rimes

Aegis Sciences Corporation Holiday Event, Thursday, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m.

You won’t want to miss out on this spectacular Nashville Symphony tradition when country superstar LeAnn Rimes joins the orchestra. Her gorgeous voice will add a warm glow to a fun, festive evening of holiday favorites, from “White Christmas” to “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.” There’s no better way to ring in the holiday season.

Handel’s Messiah

Aegis Sciences Corporation Special Event, Thursday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, Dec. 16 and 17, at 8 p.m.

“Messiah” will sound grander than ever this year when the Nashville Symphony returns to the Schermerhorn to perform Handel’s inspiring masterpiece. In addition to the jubilant Hallelujah chorus, this larger-than-life work features moving solo performances and the art of text painting, in which the notes mimic the literal meaning of the words.

The Holiday Music Instrument Workshop

The Ann & Monroe Carell Family Trust, Pied Piper Series, Saturday, Dec.  17, at 11 a.m.

Take a magical trip to Santa’s workshop, where the elves are hard at work making musical instruments. This festive concert will offer young listeners a guided tour through the different instruments of the orchestra, using the music of Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa to highlight each one’s unique qualities.

Holiday Pipes with organist Isabelle Demers

Aegis Sciences Corporation Holiday Event, Sunday, Dec. 18, at 2 p.m.

Hear the Martin Foundation Concert Organ in all its glory when Canadian organist Isabelle Demers pays a visit to the Schermerhorn to perform a special holiday-themed program. Hailed as “stunning” and “breathtaking” by Montreal’s La Presse, Demers has received a string of awards and accolades for her virtuosity and dynamic musicianship.

Asleep at the Wheel:  Santa Loves to Boogie

Aegis Sciences Corporation Holiday Event, Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 7 p.m.

A rollicking, toe-tapping holiday celebration with the kings of Western swing! One of the hardest-working bands in showbiz, Asleep at the Wheel has honed its classic, swinging style to perfection. Come enjoy an evening of seasonal favorites as only these Texas legends can perform them.

A Skaggs Family Christmas

Aegis Sciences Corporation Holiday Event, Thursday, Dec. 22, at 7 p.m.

Join Ricky Skaggs, The Whites and the whole Skaggs family for a down-home holiday celebration at the Schermerhorn. Enjoy an evening of seasonal favorites, classic tunes, fleet-fingered musicianship and inspiring harmonies — it’s sure to put you in the holiday spirit.

Arpeggio, the Schermerhorn’s fine-dining restaurant is open before all series concerts and most special events. Reservations can be made at NashvilleSymphony.org/Arpeggio.

Ticket information for all of the holiday concerts is available at NashvilleSymphony.org or 615.687.6400.