Viennese Christmas by Candlelight at Coventry Cathedral
Birmingham
Viennese Classics Concert in Birmingham
This concert in Birmingham presents orchestral and vocal favourites from the Viennese tradition, ideal for classical music enthusiasts and cultural explorers.
The programme features the music of Johann Strauss II, known as the “Waltz King,” celebrated for capturing the energy and charm of 19th-century Vienna. Highlights include:
- Overture to Die Fledermaus
- Tritsch-Tratsch Polka
- The Blue Danube
- ‘Laughing Song’ and ‘Csárdás’ from Die Fledermaus
Other composers featured are Shostakovich, with his jazz-infused Waltz No. 2, and Sibelius’s haunting Valse triste. Tchaikovsky contributes the graceful Waltz from The Sleeping Beauty and selections from The Nutcracker Suite, including the “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” and the “Waltz of the Flowers.”
The concert also showcases operetta highlights with soprano solos such as Lehár’s Meine Lippen, sie küssen so heiß and Vilja from The Merry Widow, plus Suppé’s Hab’ ich nur deine Liebe from Boccaccio. Korngold’s Serenade from The Snowman adds a nostalgic warmth.
Additional Information
- Seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis within each band.
- This event is presented by Candlelight Concerts and is not affiliated with the Fever Original Candlelight series.
Arrive early to select preferred seating. Bringing a programme or notes may enhance your experience. Evening performances offer the best atmosphere for this concert.
