Once Upon the Holidays was conceptualized by YPC Founder and Artistic Director Francisco J. Núñez during the early days of the pandemic when choristers and much of the world were in isolation. The special celebrated the sounds of the holiday season, sharing the power of music and its ability to uplift even the most resistant hearts. Featuring an original story by Tony Award-winning Broadway lyricist Lynn Ahrens, and direction by YPC’s Co-Directors Francisco J. Núñez and Elizabeth Núñez, the special starred distinguished baritone Lester Lynch alongside the voices of 500 young choristers.
Once Upon the Holidays was conceptualized by YPC Founder and Artistic Director Francisco J. Núñez during the early days of the pandemic when choristers and much of the world were in isolation. The special celebrated the sounds of the holiday season, sharing the power of music and its ability to uplift even the most resistant hearts. Featuring an original story by Tony Award-winning Broadway lyricist Lynn Ahrens, and direction by YPC’s Co-Directors Francisco J. Núñez and Elizabeth Núñez, the special starred distinguished baritone Lester Lynch alongside the voices of 500 young choristers.
“When the pandemic hit, we really had to reimagine ways to work with our children around New York City. This special is so meaningful to us because we were able to bring our traditional winter concert into families’ homes everywhere, and choristers were able to share their re-creation of holiday classics online with the global community. To have Lynn Ahrens and Lester Lynch join us was also truly a holiday gift.”
-Francisco Núñez, Founder and Artistic Director