Christmas in Vienna 2018
“Christmas in Vienna” is and has been, for the last two decades, one of the most prestigious classical concert productions in Europe.
Christmas in Vienna © ORF/Thomas Jantzen
Vienna Boys Choir © ORF/Thomas Jantzen
Christmas in Vienna © ORF/Thomas Jantzen
Every year, the traditional Christmas event takes place in the glamorous Wiener Konzerthaus and brings together a quartet of the best international vocalists. They recite atmospheric Christmas songs from all over the world, accompanied by the ORF Vienna Radio Symphonic Orchestra, the Vienna Singing Academy and the Vienna Boys' Choir. A repertoire of classical and popular music from around the world also makes the 2018 program an annual highlight during the Christmas season.
Genre Concert
Duration 90 minutes
Production year 2018
Co-Production Company ORF, ARTE and Felix Breisach Medienwerkstatt
Director Felix Breisach
Conductor Christian Arming
Orchestra / Band ORF Radio Symphonic Orchestra
Choir The Vienna Singing Academy, Vienna Boys Choir
Soloist Valentina Nafornită (Soprano), Angela Denoke (Soprano), Dmitry Korchak (Tenor), Adrian Eröd (Baritone), José Feliciano
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