A Christmas Night at the Opera by Candlelight at St. Giles in the Fields

About the Event

Experience the festive season in London with an enchanting evening of passion, drama, and timeless music. Join the acclaimed Piccadilly Sinfonietta and some of the UK’s finest operatic voices for a sparkling Christmas concert, featuring a glittering selection of opera’s greatest arias in the atmospheric, candlelit setting of St Giles in the Fields.

This seasonal concert combines Mozart’s warmth, Puccini and Verdi’s intensity, and the allure of Bizet and Donizetti in a programme created to stir the soul and lift the spirit. Surrounded by London’s festive lights and the historic beauty of this Baroque gem, enjoy a winter evening of music and celebration.

At the heart of the city, close to some of London’s finest restaurants and bars, St Giles in the Fields is a hidden architectural treasure and an ideal setting for a festive night out.


Program
“Libiamo!” La Traviata — Verdi
“Donde lieta” La Boheme – Puccini
“Non Più Andrai” La Nozze di Figaro — Mozart
“Un Aura Amorosa” Cosi Fan Tutte — Mozart
“La Ci Darem la Mano” Don Giovanni — Mozart
“Una Furtiva Lagrima” L’Elisir d’Amore — Donizetti
“Habañera” Carmen — Bizet
“Au Fond du Temple Saint” Les Pêcheurs de Perles — Bizet
“Vissi d’arte”. Tosca ‐Puccini
“Nessun Dorma” Turandot — Puccini
“Toreador” Carmen – Bizet

Founded in 2017, The Piccadilly Sinfonietta has delighted audiences across the UK, presenting over 200 concerts each year in many of the nation’s finest venues. Renowned for dazzling soloists and expressive performances, the ensemble brings classical music to life with festive flair and finesse.