IMPERIAL CHRISTMAS GALA VI – SCHOENBRUNN PALACE ORCHESTRA VIENNA, IN DECEMBER AT THE ROMAN ATHENAEUM

December 21, 2025, 8:00 PM

Romanian Athenaeum Bucharest

Pure emotion, Viennese refinement and the magic of classical music at its best on the eve of the most beautiful winter holidays!

Bucharest, 2025 – Around Christmas, the Romanian Athenaeum once again becomes the stage for a magical event: IMPERIAL CHRISTMAS GALA, the 6th edition, a gala concert that will take place on December 21st, starting at 8:00 PM, with the unmistakable elegance of the SCHOENBRUNN PALACE ORCHESTRA VIENNA in the foreground.

So, we are waiting for you at the concert, because truly precious traditions are not forgotten, but are awaited with an open heart!

Under the baton of Viennese refinement, the audience is invited to step into a world of harmony and splendor of classical music, where the waltz, polka, and interpretative art shine like crystals from an imperial palace.

Early Bird tickets for this gala evening are available at the following price categories via bilet.ro, bilete.ro, entertix.ro, eventim.ro, iabilet.ro, more.com, myticket.ro, startickets.ro, ticketstore.ro:

·       Golden Waltz (private boxes, supreme comfort and a regal view of the stage)

– 1,000 lei with Early Bird - 500 lei

·       Crystal Waltz (boxes near the orchestra, crystal-clear lights and sound)

– 1,000 lei with Early Bird - 500 lei

·       Silver Waltz (classic elegance, intimate atmosphere)

– 729 lei, with Early Bird – 364.5 lei

·       Velvet Waltz (places dressed in refinement and a beautiful view of the orchestra)

– 629 lei, with Early Bird – 314.5 lei

·       Winter Serenade (panoramic places, like a Viennese carol)

– 529 lei, with Early Bird - 264.5 lei

·       Snowflake Polka (story places, full of festive energy)

– 429 lei, with Early Bird - 214.5 lei

AN EVENING IN THE COMPANY OF VIENNESE MASTERS

The event promises 90 minutes of sublime music, a carefully chosen repertoire from the most beautiful works of Johann Strauss II, but also compositions by other titans of classical music. A true celebration of the Christmas spirit through authentic Viennese music, style and tradition.

Peter Hosek, manager of the Schoenbrunn Palace Orchestra Vienna, states:

„We are honored to return to Bucharest every year, to a splendid hall and in front of such a warm and cultivated audience. The Imperial Christmas Gala has become, for us, a moment of soul – an annual meeting with beauty, with Viennese tradition and with the magical energy of Christmas. Every note sung here is a tribute to the elegance of music and an emotion that transcends words.”

ABOUT SCHOENBRUNN PALACE ORCHESTRA VIENNA

Schoenbrunn Palace Orchestra Vienna is an elite ensemble, made up of accomplished musicians, most of whom were trained in the great Viennese music schools. Founded in 1997, the orchestra is deeply dedicated to the stylistic interpretation of Viennese classical music, especially the creations of Johann Strauss II, but also the works of Mozart, Haydn, Schubert or Lanner.

Internationally recognized for its successful tours on four continents, the orchestra holds regular concerts in prestigious locations, from the Orangery of Schoenbrunn Palace to halls in Japan, the USA, Switzerland, Italy or Romania. The impeccable stage presence, the homogeneous sound and the respect for the musical tradition of the imperial court of Vienna define each appearance of the ensemble.

A MUSICAL GIFT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

Imperial Christmas Gala VI is more than a concert – it's an experience. A reverence in front of the elegance of classical music, a sonic gift that leaves behind deep emotions, smiles and an atmosphere of noble celebration. For those who love beauty, harmony and tradition, this gala is the ideal moment to end the year with refinement and joy!