Viktor Gernot, the Austrian grandmaster of Christmas concerts, and Prof. Aaron Wonesch, his long-time musical companion, present an atmospheric evening of songs during the pre-Christmas season. With an exclusive selection from the Great American Christmas Songbook, their own arrangements, and Gernot’s distinctive performance style, a unique program of swinging, jazzy, and balladic sounds emerges. The evening is further enhanced by advent-themed stories and satires that capture the special atmosphere of the pre-Christmas season.
Since the 1990s, Gernot has captivated audiences with his Advent concerts, which have ranged from small clubs to large stages such as the Ronacher Vienna or the city halls. The passion for Christmas music, which began with Bing Crosby’s ‘White Christmas’ in the film ‘Holiday Inn,’ has evolved over the decades into a deep musical and literary understanding. Together with Wonesch, a master of the 88 keys, the two artists take the audience on a journey into a world of musical diversity and Christmas magic.