Illustration of carolers with songbooks and lanterns on church steps in the snow (Wiener Operetten-Weihnacht)

Wiener Operetten-Weihnacht

Guests enjoy a holiday gala combining classical Viennese operetta, festive carols, and ballet scenes. The performance features vocal soloists, a six-dancer ballet ensemble from the National Theatre Prague, and the Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra alongside zither accompaniment. Host Ernst Dollwetzel leads the concert with humorous entertainment and recitations of Christmas stories.

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Ages

All ages

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Location

Dessau-Roßlau 06847 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Fans of classical music, operetta and ballet

Vibe

Festive and theatrical

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Use the performance schedule to identify the venue for your chosen date, since the tour visits different towns and venues.
  • Review the programme if you want to recognize the featured Christmas songs, Viennese melodies and operetta excerpts.
  • Allow for a varied programme that combines solo singing, orchestra, zither, ballet and spoken entertainment.
  • Check the schedule carefully when making plans, as the performances are on selected dates at different venues.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of music are performed?

The programme combines Viennese melodies, operetta excerpts, classical selections and Christmas songs.

Which performers take part?

The listed performers include Mila Wilden, Ernst Dollwetzel, Ginger McFerrin, the Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra and zither player Ursula Meistner.

What ballet scenes are included?

The ballet ensemble performs scenes from works including “Swan Lake,” “Hansel and Gretel” and “Tales of Hoffmann.”

What songs might I hear?

The programme includes pieces such as “Stille Nacht,” “O du fröhliche,” “Andachtsjodler” and “G'schichten aus dem Wiener Wald.”

What does the host do during the performance?

Ernst Dollwetzel hosts the programme with humorous entertainment and reads Christmas stories.

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