The Polar Express
2024–2025 Family Concerts
Date: November 30, 2024 10:30 am CST
Venue: FORT WORTH STOCKYARDS STATION – STAMPEDE ROOM
All aboard the Polar Express! Celebrate the wonder and spirit of the holidays with the Cliburn as we travel to the North Pole to visit Santa’s home. This one-of-a-kind show features dynamic narration from host Caleb De La Torre and illustrations from Chris Van Allsburg’s beloved classic book, The Polar Express, with accompanying, hopeful 4-hand piano interludes from Sara Doan and Dzmitry Ulasiuk. It’s a new holiday tradition in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards, where the whole family can also enjoy the ice rink, photos with Cowboy Santa, the world-famous Herd, and many other festivities!
Plan out your holiday weekend! Visit the Fort Worth Stockyards website to see their festivities, parking info, and more.
PROGRAM
TCHAIKOVSKY “Waltz of the Flowers” from The Nutcracker
DEBUSSY “Footsteps in the Snow” from Préludes, Book I
SAINT-SAËNS “Aquarium” from Carnival of the Animals
BARBER “Two-step” from Souvenirs, op. 28
ADAMS Short Ride in a Fast Machine
LISZT Christmas Tree No. 1 “Psallite”
LISZT Christmas Tree No. 5 “Scherzoso”
TCHAIKOVSKY “March” from The Nutcracker
FAURÉ “The Spanish Step” from The Dolly Suite, op. 56
BARBER “Galop” from Souvenirs, op. 28
RACHMANINOV Prelude No. 2 in B-flat Minor, op. 32
JOSH GROBAN Believe
LEROY ANDERSON Sleigh Ride
GENERAL CONCERT INFORMATION
Ticket is required for children over the age of two.
For questions about ticketing, please contact Abby Tatrow at atatrow@cliburn.org.
For information on parking, please visit fortworthstockyards.com.
Photography and recording are strictly prohibited.
For further information on attending Cliburn events, please read our Patron Guidelines.