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Christmas in Vienna: Advent Music to Put You in the Spirit of Christmas: There's nothing like Christmas carols, Advent choirs and the sound of trumpets to get people into the spirit of Christmas. And in Vienna visitors can get in the mood for Christmas with Advent music at some of the city’s most beautiful churches. Advent Music in Vienna Churches St. Stephen's Cathedral In the heart of the city, St. Stephen's Cathedral hosts a series of Advent concerts from the end of November … [Read more...]
Christmas in Berlin: Enjoy a Range of Christmas Concerts at Famous Venues in Berlin: Christmas is a special time in Berlin and music is very much a part of the Berlin Christmas celebrations. If you're spending Christmas in Berlin, you too can enjoy one of the many Christmas concerts in the city. Whether it be traditional Christmas music, classical concerts, jazz, swing or religious music, there is an impressive range of concerts to choose from, including Russian and Nordic Christmas … [Read more...]
Christmas in Munich: Enjoy a Range of Christmas Concerts at Famous Venues in Munich: Christmas is a special time Munich and like the rest of Germany, music is very much a part of the Munich Christmas celebrations. If you are spending Christmas in Munich, you too can enjoy one of the many Christmas concerts in the city. Popular Munich Attractions Most of the concerts are held in venues which are themselves very popular Munich attractions such as the Munich Residenz. With ten courtyards … [Read more...]
Christmas in Paris: Enjoy a Range of Christmas Concerts at Famous Churches in Paris: Paris has some of the most beautiful and historical churches and many of these are regular venues for classical music performances. During the festive season these famous churches traditionally host special Christmas concerts. If you're spending Christmas in Paris, you can enjoy Christmas music, classical or religious music at one of the many Christmas concerts in the city. Famous Paris … [Read more...]
Mayor's Thames Festival 2012 - A Celebration of London and Its Iconic River: London's largest free festival, the annual Mayor’s Thames Festival, takes place on September 8 & 9 all along the Thames. The 2012 Festival will be one unforgettable event as it celebrates the closing weekend of the London 2012 Games and London's final celebration of an amazing year. Mayor's Thames Festival Like the previous years' festivals, this end-of-summer Mayor's Thames Festival celebrates the city … [Read more...]
Summer Chamber Music in Norwegian Churches by the Moscow Chamber Music Academy: The Moscow Chamber Music Academy is doing a three-week tour of Norway, performing at various churches around this beautiful country. Under the baton of cellist Igor Bobowitsch, the Academy will perform selected works by master composers such as Bach, Chopin, Haydn, Vivaldi and others. They will be performing just one session in each of the cities. To enjoy summer chamber music in the intimate setting of … [Read more...]
Perlen der Klassik - A Concert Series in Magnificent Venues: Perlen der Klassik is a series of classical concerts that has been held in palaces and historic venues around Berlin, Brandenburg and Bavaria since 1999. Berlin Perlen der Klassik The Berlin festival is held at spectacular venues like the Orangery of Schloss Glienicke, Schloss Köpenick, the Französischer Dom at Gendarmenmarkt and the Friedrichskirche in Potsdam. This year's Berlin Perlen der Klassik is held at the … [Read more...]
Festa della Repubblica - The Celebration of Republic Day in Italy: Festa della Repubblica (Republic Day) is the celebration of the founding of the Republic of Italy. On June 2nd each year, Italians around the world commemorate the 1946 referendum in which the citizens voted for Italy to become a republic. June 2nd is a national holiday in Italy with the major commemorative events taking place in Rome. Visitors to the Eternal City can look forward to enjoying the festivities and events … [Read more...]
Regent Street Will be Dressed in the Union Flag for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee: London's Regent Street is famous the world over for its fashionable shops and some 7.5 million tourists come to the "Mile of Style" each year to see what the latest trends are. This summer, this iconic London shopping street will be dressing up for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, leaving visitors in no doubt where they are. One hundred and forty Union flags will decorate Regent Street from Monday May 21 to … [Read more...]
Bavaria Celebrates the 200th Anniversary of the Biergärten : When King Max I decreed in January 1812, that Bavarian beer breweries could sell retail quantities of their cellar beer to the public between the months of June to September, the Bavarian biergärten was born. Biergärten's 200th Anniversary 2012 marks the 200th anniversary of the Bavarian biergärten and German beer gardens in general. Guests of beer gardens this year can expect to see a bit of celebratory events … [Read more...]
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