London Concertante | Viennese Christmas Spectacular by candlelight

This programme celebrates the elegance, charm and sheer joy of the Viennese tradition with a dazzling selection of orchestral and vocal favourites.

Event details

Tickets
VIP £60.00 | Band A £48.00 | Band B £36.00 | Band C (Very Restricted View) £25.00 - all plus booking fees
Date
Saturday 2 January 2027, 19:30
Venue
Cathedral Nave
Category
Concerts, Music
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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 Shostakovich’s jazz-infused Waltz No. 2 to the haunting beauty of Sibelius’s 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 tenor favourites including Lehár’s Dein ist mein ganzes Herz, Wien wird bei Nacht erst schön and Wien, du Stadt meiner Träume, alongside Schubert’s Ständchen and the much-loved Lippen schweigen. Korngold’s 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.

 
Please note that this is an external production by London Concertante

Programme

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 – ‘Wien wird bei Nacht erst schön’
Schubert – Ständchen
Lehár – ‘Dein ist mein ganzes Herz’ from Das Land des Lächelns
Tchaikovsky – Selections from The Nutcracker, including Pas de deux
Lehár – ‘Lippen schweigen’ from The Merry Widow
Lehár – ‘Wien, du Stadt meiner Träume’
StraussII – The Blue Danube

Artists
 
Sofia Kirwan-Baez Soprano

Timings

  • Doors Open: 6:45 pm
  • Concert Begins: 7:30 pm
  • Duration: Approximately 2 hours including a short interval
Seating plan for Chichester Cathedral

This is a sample seating plan. Please note that we operate an unreserved seating policy within each separate band. Seats are allocated on a first come, first served basis.

If you have any questions about accessibility, please email info@candlelightconcerts.co.uk and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as they are able.

Refund Policy
London Concertante are not able to offer refunds for our events. However, if the event cannot go ahead for any reason, it will be rescheduled and moved to an alternative date and your tickets will also be transferred to this new date.

FAQs

What facilities are at the Cathedral?
  • Toilet facilities are available in the Cathedral (including an accessible toilet with changing facilities).
  • Ramps throughout the Cathedral allow step-free access.
  • Food and drink is available for eat-in or takeaway from Cloisters Kitchen & Garden (open daily from 9.00am - 5.00pm).
How do I get to the Cathedral?
  • The Cathedral is in the heart of Chichester, close to the Market Cross, the centrepoint of the City’s main pedestrianised shopping streets. The Cathedral’s postcode is PO19 1RP.
  • By car, approach from the M27 (A27) and turn northwards at one of the bypass roundabouts following signs for the city centre. Visitors arriving by car should aim for one of the many public car parks around the City.
  • The Cathedral is less than a 10 minute walk from Chichester’s Train Station, and is opposite a bus stop.
Is the Cathedral accessible?
General Access

Level access into the Cathedral is available through the South West Door, which is marked 40 on the Cathedral Plan.

Within the Cathedral and the Cathedral precincts there are ramps for easy level access. The Cathedral has three wheelchairs which may be used, free of charge, on a first-come first-served basis. 

Toilets

Toilet facilities are available in the North Transept opposite the Treasury(including an accessible toilet with changing facilities).

Parking

There are a limited number of Accessible parking spaces situated on the approach to the Cathedral via West Street. These spaces can be used free of charge provided the vehicle is displaying a blue badge. 

For further information on Accessible parking in Chichester please click here.

Dogs

Only Guide, Therapy and Assistance Dogs are welcome in the Cathedral for events.

If you are planning a visit to the Cathedral and have any questions regarding access please contact us, 01243 782595 or info@chichestercathedral.org.uk

Can you help with my ticket?

Please note that Chichester Cathedral is not responsible for the Box Office for this event. For ticketing queries, please contact admin@londonconcertante.com