Viennese Christmas by Candlelight in Liverpool
Manchester
Viennese Waltz and Operetta Concert in Manchester
This concert, brought by Candlelight Concerts and unrelated to the Fever Original Candlelight series, offers a selection of Viennese orchestral and vocal favourites, ideal for classical music fans and those interested in 19th-century Vienna’s musical heritage.
The programme highlights the music of Johann Strauss II, known as the “Waltz King,” featuring pieces that capture the energy and charm of his era. It opens with Strauss II’s lively Overture to Die Fledermaus and playful Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka, then concludes with The Blue Danube, a globally recognized waltz associated with Vienna’s cultural identity.
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 programme portrays a range of waltz moods, from Shostakovich’s jazz-inflected Waltz No. 2 to Sibelius’s melancholic Valse triste. Tchaikovsky contributes with the delicate gravity of the Waltz from The Sleeping Beauty and selections from The Nutcracker Suite, featuring memorable pieces like the “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” and “Waltz of the Flowers.”
This concert also includes operetta highlights with soprano solos by Lehár and Suppé, such as Meine Lippen, sie küssen so heiß, Vilja-Lied, and Hab’ ich nur deine Liebe, plus Strauss II’s Adele’s Laughing Song and the fiery Csárdás from Die Fledermaus. Korngold’s Serenade from The Snowman adds warmth and nostalgia.
Booking and Attendance Information
Seats are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis within each price band. Arrive early to secure preferred seating. Consider bringing a program or review the programme in advance to better appreciate the concert’s rich musical variety. Check local listings for the best time to visit and book tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.
