Viennese Christmas Spectacular
Birmingham
Viennese Waltz and Operetta Concert in Birmingham
This classical concert takes place in Birmingham and is suited for lovers of orchestral and vocal music, especially fans of Johann Strauss II and Viennese tradition.
Presented by Candlelight Concerts, this program features a selection of orchestral and vocal favorites celebrating the elegance and energy of 19th-century Vienna. The event is not affiliated with the Fever Original Candlelight series. Seats are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis within each band.
Programme Highlights
- Strauss II – Overture to Die Fledermaus
- Strauss II – Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka
- Shostakovich – Waltz No. 2
- Sibelius – Valse triste
- Tchaikovsky – Waltz from The Sleeping Beauty
- Korngold – Serenade from The Snowman
- Lehár – ‘Meine Lippen, sie küssen so heiß’ from Giuditta
- Suppé – ‘Hab’ ich nur deine Liebe’ from Boccaccio
- Strauss II – ‘Laughing Song’ from Die Fledermaus
- Tchaikovsky – Selections from The Nutcracker including Pas de deux
- Lehár – ‘Vilja-Lied’ from The Merry Widow
- Strauss II – ‘Csárdás’ from Die Fledermaus
- Strauss II – The Blue Danube
The concert centers on the music of Johann Strauss II, known as the “Waltz King.” It includes lively pieces like the Die Fledermaus Overture and the well-known Blue Danube waltz, famous worldwide from dance halls to films such as 2001: A Space Odyssey. The program also features Shostakovich’s jazz-infused Waltz No. 2 and Sibelius’s haunting Valse triste.
Additional highlights include Tchaikovsky’s Waltz from The Sleeping Beauty and selections from The Nutcracker Suite, featuring iconic movements such as the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and Waltz of the Flowers. The golden age of operetta is represented by soprano solos from Lehár and Suppé alongside vibrant moments from Die Fledermaus. Korngold’s Serenade from The Snowman adds nostalgic warmth to the repertoire.
This concert offers a varied and richly colored musical experience suitable for audiences of all ages, combining elegance, nostalgia, and spirited waltzes.
Booking and Attendance Tips
Seats fill quickly and are assigned on a first-come-first-served basis within each pricing band. It is advisable to arrive early to secure preferred seating. Check the venue’s official website for any updates and bring concert-appropriate attire. Evening performances best capture the atmosphere of this program.
