Where: The Palladium, 253 5th Ave. N, St. Petersburg, FL When: Wed Dec 19 7:30pm – 9pm Dec. 18 and 19 - Seasonal Sparkle. St. Pete Opera. www.stpeteopera.org7:30 pmThe Palladium, 253 5th Ave. N, St. Petersburg, FL www.mypalladium.org or 727-822-3590. St. Petersburg Opera Presents: Seasonal Sparkle, Mark Sforzini, Artistic Director Tuesday, December 18, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 19, 7:30 p.m. Tickets from St. Petersburg Opera, 727-823-2040, $21.50, $34.50, $49.50, $64.50Following last year's sold-out sensation, Seasonal Sparkle returns for another glorious salute to the holidays. The acclaimed St. Petersburg Opera chorus and orchestra will be joined by soloists for a dazzling performance that will put you in the mood to celebrate! A treat for the whole family, highlights of the evening will include a portion of Bach's Christmas Oratorio, excerpts from the Nutcracker ballet, some of opera's most beautiful arias and a sneak preview of next season's most exciting music. And of course, there are favorite carols and songs to instill the holiday spirit. Maestro Sforzini will conduct and guide the audience through this unique seasonal offering of musical virtuosity.