Programme

Chrës htconcert

zu Gonschte vun der Fondation EME
Grand Auditorium
Sat
Part of the Familljefestival «Chrëschtdag» on -
The Philharmonie’s Familljefestival sets the tone, offers inspiration, celebrates traditions and holds a few surprises as well – this season, the family event is dedicated entirely to the most popular holiday of all. Offerings in every hall and space invite family members of all ages to listen and join in: funny and emotional stories as well as plenty of creative stations to sing along, try out handicrafts, and so much more!
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Two children in Santa hats watch a Christmas concert from the balcony, overlooking a full orchestra and choir.
©: Alfonso Salgueiro

What you’ll hear and see

The music

  • Leroy Anderson «A Christmas Festival»
  • Traditional «Les Anges dans nos campagnes» (arr. Ivan Boumans)
  • Karl Victor Goldschmit «E Wonnerstir (Aus dem Himmelssall)» (arr. Christophe Mirkes)
  • Leopold Mozart Die Musikalische Schlittenfahrt (Divertimento in F-Dur) (arr. Philip Lane)
  • Josef Gabriel Rheinberger Erfüllung (Der Stern von Bethlehem)
  • Traditional «Kling, Glöckchen, klingelingeling» (arr. Ivan Boumans) «Il est né, le divin enfant» (arr. Kerry Turner)
  • Bob Chilcott «Mid-Winter»
  • Pierre Nimax senior «Chrëschtnuecht»
  • John Rutter «Personent Hodie»
  • Piotr Ilitch Tchaïkovski Trépak – Danse russe (Casse-Noisette / Der Nussknacker) (arr. Ivan Boumans)
  • Mykola Leontovych «Carol of the Bells» (arr. Barlow Bradford)
  • Traditional «Am Uewe potert d’Feier» (arr. Christophe Mirkes)
  • Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy «Hark! The Herald Angels Sing» (arr. Ivan Boumans)
  • Franz Xaver Gruber «Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht» (arr. Ivan Boumans)

The artists

  • Luxembourg Philharmonic
  • Chœur de Chambre du Conservatoire de la Ville de Luxembourg
  • Pueri Cantores du Conservatoire de la Ville de Luxembourg
  • Ivan Boumans conducting
  • Pierre Nimax conducting

It’s impossible to imagine Christmas without music…

or without the Philharmonie’s traditional Chrëschtconcert! Once again this year, the two concerts will provide the perfect opportunity to share a heartwarming evening with family, friends and the entire audience of the Grand Auditorium. You’ll get to hear and sing Christmas carols from all over the world with the Luxembourg Philharmonic and the Chœur de Chambre du Conservatoire de la Ville de Luxembourg.

Charity concert in aid of the Fondation EME

Tickets

  • Regular price 64 €
  • Regular price 56 €
  • Regular price 42 €
  • Regular price 26 €
Kulturpass welcome
Last tickets available at the Tickets & Invitations Desk

Details

  • Date Saturday 20.12.25
  • Time 17:00
  • Duration 100' no break
  • Room Grand Auditorium
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