Afternoon Concert: Christmas Classics at the Movies

Christmas Classics at the Movies

At Christmas time, people come together to celebrate the birth of Christ and the return of light. There are few other periods in which two types of music, classical and light, approach each other so effortlessly. Great composers and equally famous songs are heard side by side in this program and illustrate the solidarity of the Christmas period. If you want tickets for this matinee, use this ticket link, but there are also some tickets for the evening concert on December 22, that you can buy via this link

Maria Fiselier

Presenter and soprano Maria Fiselier guides you through famous songs from catchy and moving film classics, including Walking in the Air from the beautiful film The Snowman . The Flying Theme from ET is also heard and Star of Bethlehem from Ben Hur is heard. The festival of recognition in a truly Christmas atmosphere.

An unforgettable musical experience

The Concertgebouw’s famous Main Hall is one of the best concert halls in the world, well-known for its exceptional acoustics and special atmosphere. In the Main Hall, you will feel history. Here, Gustav Mahler conducted his own compositions, as did Richard Strauss and Igor Stravinsky. Sergei Rachmaninoff played his own piano concertos in the Main Hall. This is also where musicians such as Leonard Bernstein, Vladimir Horowitz and Yehudi Menuhin gave legendary performances. Right up to now, the Main Hall offers a stage to the world’s best orchestras and musicians. Experience the magic of the Main Hall for yourself!