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Viennese Christmas Spectacular by Candlelight - , Selby - Selby Abbey
About Viennese Christmas Spectacular by Candlelight - , Selby - Selby Abbey
Strauss II Overture toDie Fledermaus
Strauss IITritsch-Tratsch-Polka
ShostakovichWaltz No. 2
SibeliusValse triste
Tchaikovsky Waltz fromThe Sleeping Beauty
Korngold Serenade fromThe Snowman
Lehr Meine Lippen, sie kssen so hei fromGiuditta
Supp Hab ich nur deine Liebe fromBoccaccio
Strauss II Laughing Song fromDie Fledermaus
Tchaikovsky Selections fromThe Nutcracker, includingPas de deux
Lehr Vilja-Lied fromThe Merry Widow
Strauss II Csrds fromDie Fledermaus
Strauss II The Blue Danube
About
This programme celebrates the elegance, charm and sheer joy of the Viennese tradition with a dazzling selection of orchestral and vocal favourites.
At its heart is the music of Johann Strauss II, the Waltz King, whose works capture the wit, sparkle and irresistible energy of 19th-century Vienna. From the effervescent Die Fledermaus Overture to the playful Tritsch-Tratsch Polka, literally chit-chat or gossip, culminating in The Blue Danube, one of the most famous waltzes ever written: an unofficial anthem of Vienna and a piece that has enchanted audiences for generations, from grand ballrooms to the silver screen in 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Alongside Strauss, the programme explores the many moods of the waltz, from Shostakovichs jazz-infused Waltz No. 2 to the haunting beauty of Sibeliuss 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 Lehrs Meine Lippen, sie kssen so hei and Vilja, Supps Hab ich nur deine Liebe from Boccaccio, and two sparkling moments from Die Fledermaus: Adeles famous Laughing Song and the fiery Csrds. Korngolds 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.
Occurrences
| Occurrence Date & Time | Ticket Price | Ticket Link |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 21 November 7:30pm | Standard: £25.00 - £70.00 | Book Now |
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