New York String Orchestra: December 24 tickets

A New York holiday tradition was born on Christmas Eve in 1969, with a midnight performance by the New York String Orchestra. Fifty-six years later, the youthful ensemble annually draws local fans and worldwide visitors for an even more irresistible offering: a 7 PM, intermission-free, all-Mozart concert. Incredibly, the ensemble has been led by only two visionary music directors across these 56 years, which makes this year’s performances—part of beloved conductor Jaime Laredo’s final season in the role—even more special. Enjoy timeless works by Mozart and celebrate an extraordinary ensemble that represents the bright future of classical music.