VIENNESE ROYAL - EXTRAORDINARY CHRISTMAS CONCERT
December 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM
MUSICIANS FROM TWO CELEBRATED EUROPEAN ORCHESTRAS
THE ORCHESTRA OF THE ITALIAN OPERA THEATER, one of the most famous orchestras in Europe, has been applauded on the grand opera and philharmonic stages worldwide. It is enough to mention a few traditional venues: Brucknerhaus Linz (Linz Philharmonic), Bregenz Festspielhaus (Bregenz Philharmonic), Brunnenhof der Residenz München (Imperial Palace of Munich), Hofburg Palace in Vienna, Stadthalle Vienna, Meistersingershalle Nürnberg, Kasemattenbuehne Graz, etc.
The orchestra's recognition is also given by collaborations with great names in world opera, soloists and conductors from the Arena di Verona, La Scala Theatre in Milan, Rome Opera House, Vienna State Opera, etc.
The members of the Orchestra di Teatro D’Opera Italiana are joined by instrumental artists from THE ORCHESTRA OPERA VOX, known and appreciated nationally and internationally. This is a new concept in Romania, where instrumental artists from two top European orchestras join forces to offer the public memorable evenings and unique musical experiences.
FROM JOHANN STRAUSS TO BOGDAN COSTACHE OR ABOUT THE VIENNESE MODEL OF CONDUCTING WITH A VIOLIN IN HAND!
The musical direction of the show will be provided by the young conductor and solo violinist BOGDAN COSTACHE and, thus, the invited soloists and instrumentalists from Vienna, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, will perform under the baton of one of the most talented conductors of the young generation, born in Romania! His presence BOGDAN COSTACHE in this year's VIENNESE GALA program is due to you, the audience who already love him so much and have shown yourselves impressed by his performance, wishing to see him again as soon as possible. Thus, the show will be interactive, conducted "with violin in hand" in the style of JOHANN STRAUSS or, more recently, of ANDRE RIEU.
This year too, Bogdan will surprise you with many pieces in their national premiere. Romanian music will also be present, long-forgotten Romanian pieces, as well as wonderful Romanian carols.
THE SHOW WILL BE COMPLETED BY THE VOX OPERA CHOIR AND BALLET
The orchestra members are joined by the VOX OPERA BALLET ENSEMBLE with the long-awaited moments of waltzes, polkas, can-can, in an effervescent and engaging choreography signed by Vlad Sebastian, so you will be invited to dance by our orchestras and our dancers themselves, through the famous "Alles Walzer!"
The beautiful carols and Christmas songs will also shine through the voices of the VOX OPERA CHOIR. And this year you will also enjoy our traditional Romanian carols.
YOUNG ROMANIAN TALENTS AT THE BEGINNING OF THEIR CAREER!
Each year, we take on the mission to bring before you and promote exceptionally talented young Romanian musicians at the beginning of their careers, who have already won awards at national and international music competitions. This year, the very young guitarist Gabriel Popescu will perform alongside our orchestra, accompanied by his professor and mentor Mădălin Antonesei.
VIENNESE BALL IN YOUR CITY!
The Viennese atmosphere and spirit will captivate you from the moment you enter the concert hall and will remain in your soul as a vivid memory for the upcoming Christmas and New Year. If you cannot make it to the Christmas and New Year concerts in Vienna, we bring the Viennese spirit to your city through the most beautiful Viennese musical masterpieces by the dynasty of Strauss, Franz Lehar, Emmerich Kalman and many, many other musical and choreographic surprises.
The guest soloists from Austria, Italy, and Switzerland will be presented in the coming weeks, so that the surprises will keep coming!
Each year we surprise you with a new repertoire, new special guests and spectacular choreographies, so that every VIENNESE ROYAL remains a memorable one!
Producer: Ioan Vrasmas
Show presented by Prestige Art Production, a company dedicated to promoting quality art.
