Archive for: November 2010

November 30, 2010

Nürnberg Christkindlesmarkt – Nuremberg Christmas Market

Filed under: Christmas in Europe - 30 Nov 2010

The Nürnberg Christkindlesmarkt is well and truly on its way and up to December 24th, visitors and locals alike can enjoy the magic of Nürnberg’s Christmas Market.

All around the main market square about 180 wooden stalls, covered with …

November 22, 2010

New Year's Eve Concerts in Salzburg

Filed under: Classical Music and Operas - 22 Nov 2010

Usher in the Salzburg New Year at one of the many Mozart New Year’s Eve Gala Concerts in magnificent settings.
Salzburger Festungskonzerte: New Year’s Gala
Enjoy an unique New Year´s Eve Gala: a Mozart and Strauss concert …

What's On at the Royal Albert – London

Filed under: Classical Music and Operas - 22 Nov 2010

Following is a series of special concerts at London’s famous Royal Albert Hall. These are one-performance only concerts so book early and don’t miss out.
Symphonic Rock (March 31, 2011)
Experience the thrill of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performing …

November 16, 2010

Christmas Concerts in Berlin

Filed under: Classical Music and Operas - 16 Nov 2010

This Christmas, give the gift of music at one of the magnificent venues in Berlin. From classical orchestra music to Baroque, guitar and piano recitals, below are just some of the concerts available.
Philharmonie Berlin : …

Dresden Striezelmarkt – Christmas Fair at the Altmarkt

Filed under: Christmas Markets - 16 Nov 2010

With a history dating back to 1434, the Dresden Striezelmarkt is one of Germany’s oldest Christmas markets and each year some 2.5 million people visit the Altmarkt (Old Market) to join in this Christmas fair.

The people of Dresden …

New Year's Eve and New Year's Concerts in Berlin

Filed under: Classical Music and Operas - 16 Nov 2010

Usher in the Berlin New Year with some great music at stunning Berlin venues. From classical concerts to opera and swing to brass band, the following are just some from the exciting range of  New Years concerts …

November 11, 2010

Christmas and New Year Concerts in Paris Churches

Filed under: Classical Music and Operas - 11 Nov 2010

This festive season, enjoy one of the special Christmas and New Year concerts, performed in some of Paris’ historical churches.  Apart from the beautiful and intimate setting, the churches provide great acoustics for these festive concerts.
La …

The Magic of Heidelberg's Christmas Markets

Filed under: Christmas in Europe - 11 Nov 2010

Heidelberg Christmas Markets kick off on November 24, 2010 at the Market Square.  At a festive ceremony at 17:00, the Heidelberg Christchild (Bettina Ntimpirangeza) declares the Heidelberg Christmas Markets open.  At 18:00, the ringing of church bells invites …

November 10, 2010

Vienna in Winter – Al Fresco Fun

Filed under: Austria - 10 Nov 2010

In Vienna, al fresco fun does not stop at the end of summer. To get a different take on outdoor life in the city when the mercury takes a dive, check out the MuseumsQuartier, around Karlsplatz and …

November 8, 2010

New Year's Eve Gala Concerts in Venice

Filed under: Classical Music and Operas - 08 Nov 2010

Usher in the New Year at one of Venice’s many New Year’s Eve Gala Concerts in magnificent settings.
New Year’s Eve: Opera Arias and Buffet Dinner
Experience a beautiful concert with some of the most famous opera arias …