Youth Symphony Concert "Christmas around the World"

A festive youth symphony concert invites you on a musical journey around the world, showcasing how Christmas sounds in different cultures. Under the direction of Ilja van den Bosch, the Dance Academy Upper Austria presents choreographic interpretations, while the Children and Youth Choir of the Linz State Theatre, conducted by Vaida Raginskytė, and the Bruckner Orchestra Linz, led by Tom Bitterlich, perform works such as Jean Sibelius’ 'Finlandia' and Heitor Villa-Lobos’ 'Bachianas Brasileiras.' From Nordic sounds to South American rhythms, the program spans continents and traditions.

The combination of orchestra, choir, and dance creates a varied auditory experience that makes the diversity of Christmas customs audible and visible. A concert for anyone who wants to experience the festive season through the lens of other cultures.