Viennese Christmas Spectacular by Candlelight in Christ Church Cathedral
Dublin
Viennese Waltz and Operetta Concert in Dublin
This concert in Dublin celebrates the elegance and energy of Viennese waltzes and operetta, suited for classical music lovers and general audiences.
Presented by Candlelight Concerts (not affiliated with the Fever Original Candlelight series), the programme features a selection of orchestral and vocal favourites focusing on Johann Strauss II, the 'Waltz King', alongside other renowned composers.
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 captures the wit and sparkle of 19th-century Vienna, featuring the playful Tritsch-Tratsch Polka and the iconic Blue Danube, known worldwide from both grand ballrooms and the film 2001: A Space Odyssey. The programme explores diverse waltz styles, from Shostakovich’s jazz-influenced Waltz No. 2 to Sibelius’s haunting Valse triste. Tchaikovsky adds magic with selections from The Sleeping Beauty and the Nutcracker Suite, including famous pieces like the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and Waltz of the Flowers.
Operetta highlights include soprano favourites such as Lehár’s Meine Lippen, sie küssen so heiß, Vilja from The Merry Widow, Suppé’s Hab’ ich nur deine Liebe, along with Adele’s Laughing Song and Csárdás from Die Fledermaus. Korngold’s Serenade from The Snowman adds nostalgic warmth to the programme.
Additional Information
Seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis within each pricing band. Arrive early to secure preferred seating.
For the best experience, consider booking tickets in advance and arrive promptly. Dress comfortably for a seated concert in a concert hall setting.
