VIENNESE CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR BY CANDLELIGHT 2026

Alongside Strauss, the programme explores the many moods of the waltz, from Shostakovich's jazz-infused Waltz No. 2 to the haunting beauty of Sibelius's Valse triste. Tchaikovsky brings a touch of magic with the graceful Waltz from The Sleeping Beauty and the much-loved Nutcracker Suite, with some of the most recognisable music ever written - from the delicate sparkle of the "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" to the sweeping beauty of the "Waltz of the Flowers". The programme also shines a light on the golden age of operetta, with soprano favourites including Lehár's Meine Lippen, sie küssen so heiß and Vilja, Suppé's Hab' ich nur deine Liebe from Boccaccio, and two sparkling moments from Die Fledermaus: Adele's famous Laughing Song and the fiery Csárdás.

Korngold's Serenade from The Snowman adds a note of nostalgic warmth to this richly coloured programme. Full of elegance, nostalgia and exhilarating musical colour, this is a concert to lift the spirits and delight audiences of all ages.