Classical music: Concerts for a West Coast Christmas

It may not be the most wonderful time of the year in regards to the weather, but it’s certainly the busiest as far as music events are concerned.
The live music soundtrack for the holiday season resounds in quality events all over town, and the only issue is which to choose.
The programs for Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s A Traditional Christmas (Dec. 12 to 22, various venues, tickets at info at vancouversymphony.ca) go way back, originally inspired by Sir Ernest MacMi