“By now, the Madison Symphony’s Christmas Spectacular has become one of Madison’s most anticipated holiday events. I think part of the reason is that it is truly a community festival, combining the extraordinary talents of the Madison Symphony Chorus, the Madison Youth Choirs and the Mount Zion Gospel Choir. People have told me that gathering in the lobby to sing beloved carols before the concert has brought tears of joy. This year, we add a special touch by featuring the world-renowned soprano and double Grammy Award winner Sylvia McNair as soloist and co-host with yours truly. She’ll bring a warmth and glow to this already sparkling celebration of the spirit of the season.” - John DeMain