Viennese Christmas Spectacular
Bristol
Viennese Classics Concert at Candlelight Concerts
This concert by Candlelight Concerts showcases Viennese orchestral and vocal favourites, suitable for classical music lovers visiting Bristol.
The programme highlights the music of Johann Strauss II, the “Waltz King”, featuring pieces that capture the charm and energy of 19th-century Vienna. It includes favourites such as:
- Overture to Die Fledermaus
- Tritsch-Tratsch Polka
- The Blue Danube
- Laughing Song and Csárdás from Die Fledermaus
Alongside Strauss, the concert explores diverse waltz moods, including Shostakovich’s jazz-infused Waltz No. 2 and Sibelius’s haunting Valse triste. Tchaikovsky contributes with the Waltz from The Sleeping Beauty and selections from The Nutcracker Suite, featuring the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and Waltz of the Flowers.
The vocal programme includes operetta classics such as:
- Lehár’s Meine Lippen, sie küssen so heiß and Vilja-Lied from The Merry Widow
- Suppé’s Hab’ ich nur deine Liebe from Boccaccio
- Korngold’s Serenade from The Snowman
Seats are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis within each band. This concert offers a blend of elegance, nostalgia, and musical colour suitable for audiences of all ages.
Booking tip: Arrive early to secure preferred seating. Consider bringing a light jacket as concert halls can be cool.
