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Lucia — Lights and Songs at St. Stephen’s Cathedral
Vienna, Stephansdom — main
About the Event
Experience the stunning architecture of Vienna's breathtaking St. Stephen's Cathedral, immersing yourself in its beauty, and allow the ultimate concert to awaken your understanding of classical music.
Listen to a concert with Lucia procession in St. Stephen's Cathedral, as part of the Swedish Festival of Lights. Choirs from Sweden and the Czech Republic come together to light up the cathedral with the spirit of Christmas.
On December 13, Sweden celebrates Saint Lucia, one of the country's most beloved cultural traditions. Rooted in a rich mixture of pre‐Christmas customs, the Lucia celebration symbolizes the driving away of evil and the return of light. The atmospheric Lucia procession, led by Lucia herself with candles in her hair, followed by maids and star boys, all dressed in white, is a truly unique and quintessentially Swedish experience.
The Adolf Fredriks Music School in Stockholm is renowned as the most prestigious music school for youth choirs in Sweden, with a high international reputation for its focus on choral music. The Soundbar vocal ensemble, known for their charm and passion, performs a diverse range of well‐known and lesser‐known songs. Constantly striving for entertaining interpretations and new arrangements, they thoroughly enjoy singing together.
Artists
| Conductor: | Fredrik Winberg |
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| Choir: | Mädchenchor der Adolf Fredriks Musikschule |
Stephansdom
The Stephansdom (St. Stephen´s Cathedral), constructed in the 12th century, is a Viennese landmark. The present-day building incorporates Romanesque and Gothic styles, and stands on the site of two earlier churches. 23 bells hang in the Stephansdom's towers - the most famous is called 'Pummerin', and is the second-biggest church bell in Europe. One highlight of the Stephansdom is its tiled roof, intricately ornamented in richly-colored mosaics that outline Vienna's coat of arms. Visitors can climb up the North or South Tower to take a closer look at the stunning roof and enjoy the view of the city. The cathedral's catacombs - the resting place of approximately 10000 souls - are another must-see. Classical music frequently adds to the magic of the Stephansdom, with those featuring the music of Vivaldi and Mozart attracting the largest crowds.
Address
Stephansdom, Stephansplatz 1 , Vienna, Austria — Google Maps
