Composer

Imagine a story that combines romance, heartbreak, and the supernatural all in one breathtaking performance—Giselle is that ballet. First performed in Paris in 1841, it follows a young woman who falls in love with a man hiding a dangerous secret. When she learns the truth, tragedy strikes, but the story doesn’t end there—her spirit rises into a mysterious world of ghostly maidens who punish men for their betrayals.

 

What makes Giselle unforgettable is how love transcends even death. Instead of seeking revenge, Giselle chooses forgiveness, protecting the man who deceived her from the wrath of the vengeful spirits. With its hauntingly beautiful music, intense drama, and moments that feel almost cinematic, Giselle is a ballet that pulls you into a world of passion, danger, and ultimate redemption—an experience you’ll carry with you long after the curtain falls. We are delighted to present Giselle at The Music Center’s Ahmanson Theatre.

Giselle

The Music Center

The peasant girl Giselle has fallen in love with Albrecht. When she discovers that he is actually a nobleman promised to another, she kills herself in despair. Her spirit joins the Wilis: the vengeful ghosts of women hell-bent on killing any man who crosses their path in a dance to the death. Wracked with guilt, Albrecht visits Giselle’s grave, where he must face the Wilis – and Giselle’s ghost.

RBO: Giselle

Chelmsford Theatre

Heartbreaking Ballet of Love, Betrayal, and Vengeance.

What happens when you love so deeply that it feels impossible to exist within your own body? Giselle is the ultimate romantic ballet—a tale of forsaken love, a broken heart, and devotion that transcends death.

Royal Danish Opera

Step into the hauntingly beautiful world of Giselle — one of the most beloved and enduring masterpieces of classical ballet. With breathtaking artistry and emotional depth, the Grand Kyiv Ballet brings this timeless story of love, betrayal, and redemption to life on stage.

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Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts

Whether Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, or Romeo and Juliet – many of the most beautiful and well-known melodies were written for ballet. The grace and elegance of the dancers inspired the composers to achieve peak creative achievements – time to devote a detailed attention to the resulting music. This evening, it's not just the bows that dance on the strings; some animals are also said to be doing a few pirouettes...

Pirouettes and pliés

Prinzregententheater

The tribute from La Scala and its artists to Carla Fracci continues, as she remains a pivotal figure in the history of dance, a source of inspiration for generations of young people, not just in the world of ballet. Ballet director Frédéric Olivieri continues the tradition established in 2022 by Manuel Legris, celebrating dance and ballet in the name of this extraordinary star. Following the sell-out success of previous editions, there will be two performances in 2026, the year that marks both the fifth anniversary of Carla Fracci’s passing and the 90th anniversary of her birth. The vast and rich repertoire of her signature roles and the ballets she performed will be revived with international guests, the full La Scala Ballet Company – étoile, principal dancers, soloists, and artists of the Corps de Ballet – along with students from the School, the present and future of La Scala’s dance tradition.

Teatro alla Scala

The unforgettable masterpiece.

‘A triumph’ (Evening Standard), ‘sensational’ (The Stage), ‘staggeringly beautiful and utterly devastating’ (The Sunday Express) – critics have hailed Akram Khan’s Giselle as one of the most electrifying and memorable performances of the past decade.

English National Ballet brings it to the grand stage of the London Coliseum in January 2026.

As the curtain rises, dancers in shadow push against a forbidding wall. From that moment on, Akram Khan’s Giselle stuns with powerful images.

This bold re-imagining of the great romantic classic Giselle isn’t just something you watch: it’s something you feel – with every heartbreaking step of the story.

Akram Khan’s Giselle

London Coliseum

Artists of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Chorus

Pieve di San Giovanni Battista a Remole

Christmas Brass

San Carlo Theatre

Celebrate the season with a joyous evening of Baroque and Classical masterpieces, led by the dynamic Patrick Dupré Quigley, known for his engaging, historically-informed interpretations. Charpentier’s Overture to Te Deum opens the program with festive brilliance, followed by Mozart’s youthful Symphony No. 1 and Adolphe Adams beautiful Cantique de Noël. Corelli’s “Christmas Concerto” brings warmth and nostalgia, while Bach’s Orchestral Suite No. 3 closes with elegance and grandeur.

Christmas Baroque

Phoenix Convention Center

LIEDER ALIVE! presents (and records) Sacred Joy! We invite you to join us for a very special and festive concert at St. Stephen’s, Belvedere featuring a concert of sacred classical vocal music featuring soprano Esther Rayo and pianist Peter Grünberg, showcasing their long-standing musical partnership. The performance will also be recorded live for release in 2026.

Sacred Joy Celebration

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church

With this program, the orchestra wants to give its audience a real Christmas present. In the program, we have tried to collect the most beautiful Christmas melodies and the most famous Christmas songs. Everything from Sibelius' Christmas Carol, Koppången and Klang min vackra bjällra , to Sleigh Ride and Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, which are also included in the program. To help us, we have Norrköping-born Olle Persson as soloist and the choirs Bel Canto and Musikaliska Sällskapets Kammarkör. It almost couldn't get better. Here you really get the chance to fill up on all the energy and Christmas spirit needed for the holidays.

Sound and cheers

Louis de Geer konsert & kongress

A festive concert bringing together the Carlo Felice Children’s Choir and the Brass and Percussion Ensemble of the Paganini Conservatory: a musical journey that ignites the magic of Christmas

Ottoni squillanti e voci incantate

Carlo Felice Theater

Music by Benjamin Britten, Jacques Offenbach, Sarah Flower Adams, Paul Simon, J. S. Bach, Charles Gounod, Thomas Juneau, Oliver Wallace, Adolphe Adam, Sting, Johann Strauss (son) and traditional songs

InCanti di Natale

Chiesa di San Giacomo Maggiore

Local favorites Steve and Allison Martin join HSO for festive selections from The Nutcracker, Leroy Anderson’s classic Sleigh Ride, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” and some of the Martins’ favorite songs, including “The Prayer,” “O Holy Night,” and “Ave Maria.”  Rounding out the family-friendly concert will be the audience favorite “Christmas Singalong,” full of well-known holiday carols! Steve and Allison are well known in West Michigan, having sung on opera stages and musical productions locally and around the country.  Allison received her Masters of Music from Michigan State University.  Steve holds a doctorate and master’s in music from Michigan State University.  He has taught at the college level and is now Director of Music and Fine Arts at Memorial Drive United Methodist Church in Houston, Texas.

Home for the Holidays 2025 Matinee: Steve & Allison Martin

West Ottawa High School Performing Arts Center

Join us in celebrating the holiday season with a concert of timeless carols and festive choral works sung by the magnificent voices of the Master Chorale. The program will feature a rich variety of seasonal music that blends cherished traditions with moments of joyful celebration. Artistic director and conductor Brett Karlin has carefully chosen works that will warm your heart, brighten your holiday season and leave you with feelings of comfort and joy.

Comfort & Joy

St. Gregory's Episcopal Church

All Saints Episcopal Church

Join JoAnn Falletta on a captivating journey through centuries of seasonal music highlighted by soprano Sirgourney Cook performing “O Holy Night,” John Jacob Niles’ “I Wonder as I Wander” and Handel’s “Let the Bright Seraphim” from Samson. Perfect for the whole family, this performance promises a warm, illuminating feast celebrating winter’s spirit and charm.

JoAnn’s Classical Christmas

Kleinhans Music Hall

Enjoy festive music from Mexico, Ukraine, Canada, South Africa, Estonia, as well as traditional Celtic favourites, in a kaleidoscopic programme showcasing the rich tapestry of global Christmas music.

Christmas Around the World

Smith Square Hall

Each season ticket purchase will provide you with one ticket to each of the upcoming six concerts of the season. If there is a concert you cannot attend, we can either donate your ticket to a student/veteran or provide you with extra tickets to a different concert date.

Christmas Concert Celebration

La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church

A cosy, starlit evening of the most beautiful Christmas music! Bring the whole family for a festive concert featuring the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra’s brass ensemble, choirs and soloists.

Family concert: Children’s Christmas Celebration

Göteborgs Symfoniker

Soloists of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Academy

Chiesa di Mugnana

Coffee Concert No. 2 »On the Road Through Europe«

Volkshaus Jena

Giselle falls in love with Duke Albrecht, unaware of his noble origins. When his identity is revealed by the gamekeeper Hilarion, Giselle loses her mind and dies. She now finds herself in the circle of the Wilis, ghosts of brides who died before their weddings. At night, they force young men to dance with them until they die of exhaustion. As a Wili, Giselle could take revenge on Hilarion and Albrecht – but love will prove to be the stronger force.

Theater Lübeck

The poet Heinrich Heine tells the legend of the mysterious Wilis, young women who must die before their wedding day because their love has been betrayed.

Vienna State Opera

This story of love, deception, betrayal, and forgiveness has stood the test of time and remains one of the most technically demanding and emotional dramas of classical ballet.

Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts

Seduced and forsaken, the beautiful but bereft Giselle succumbs to madness and a broken heart. Yet even in death her love for her faithless suitor saves him from the ravages of avenging ghostly maidens. Join us as TBT’s Artistic Director presents his brilliant interpretation of this iconic masterpiece.

AT&T Performing Arts Center

Bass Performance Hall

Experience the pinnacle of romantic ballet with the Orlando Ballet's presentation of "Giselle" at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. This timeless tale of love, betrayal, and redemption will be brought to life in Steinmetz Hall on May 14, 2025, with performances at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. 

"Giselle" tells the heart-wrenching story of a peasant girl's unrequited love for the philandering Count Albrecht. Despite her fragile heart and untimely death, Giselle's spirit returns to protect her beloved from malevolent forces, proving that love transcends the grave. This production features live music by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, with staging by the Orlando Ballet Artistic Team and a score by Adolphe Adam.

Enhance your experience with the VIP Ticket Package, available for $550 per 2-person or $1,100 per 4-person experience. This exclusive offer includes premium reserved loge seating, gourmet pre-show snacks, complimentary beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), priority access for additional purchases, and an exclusive souvenir poster signed by the cast. 

This performance is a highlight of the Orlando Ballet's 24/25 Season, taking place at Steinmetz Hall, 445 South Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact the Bill & Mary Darden Box Office at 407.358.6603. Don't miss this embodiment of ballet at its most romantic and poignant.

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

Chamber Music Concert VI

Oper Frankfurt

Coachman Chapelou gets an offer he can’t refuse, on his wedding day: The intendant of the Royal Opera wants to sign him up for the French King’s »smaller scale entertainments« … How will Chapelou’s newly wedded wife Madeleine react? Does a great singing career beckon the coachman in Paris? Will the bride and groom ever meet again?

Adolphe Adam’s sparkling Opéra comique was an international box office hit after its world premiere in Paris in 1836: People whistled the catchy tunes along streets in European capitals and quoted punchlines from the dialogues in taverns. Even Richard Wagner sometimes hummed the well-known »Postillion song«, with its spectacular high D, when he couldn’t sleep at night. The score of this all but forgotten, masterful comedy, reveals cleverly crafted ensemble and chorus numbers in addition to fiendishly high notes and coloratura.

Le postillon de Lonjumeau

In one of the most beloved classical ballets of all time, a small-town girl falls in love with a visiting stranger who betrays her. When she dies of grief, her spirit joins that of other wronged women, known as the Wilis. They band together to fight against those who have hurt them, forcing Giselle to choose between vengeance and love. The world premiere of this new adaptation choreographed by Tiit Helimets and Dani Rowe is an otherworldly ballet about hope, heartbreak, and forgiveness.

Keller Auditorium

Friday Night Is Music Night will come live from Snape Maltings Concert Hall, filling the space with the sounds of Christmas.

Friday Night is Music Night: Sounds of Christmas

Snape Maltings

Launched in 2002, this wonderful event has delighted audiences for over 20 years with its music, festive fare and wine and the magical atmosphere in this beautiful historic venue made seasonal with twinkling lights and Christmas trees.

Orchestra Pro Anima at Berkeley Castle

Berkeley Castle

This year the MSO celebrates the holidays with “Christmas Around the World.” Baritone Ricardo Jose Rivera joins the orchestra on a global musical journey, featuring beloved carols and festive favorites from nearly a dozen countries. From the timeless melodies of Europe to the rhythmic beats of Latin America and beyond, this concert bridges cultures and traditions, uniting hearts in the warmth and goodwill of the season.

Saenger Theatre

Colburn’s Tap, Modern Dance, Ballet, and Dance Academy students will dazzle in their December performance featuring new choreography and beloved masterworks. This year’s program includes choreography by Balanchine, Benjamin Millepied, Bella Lewitzky, and Colburn faculty members, with compositions by Tchaikovsky, Brahms, Hampton Hawes, and more. The performance also includes live percussion played by Colburn accompanist and Grammy winner TJ Troy.

Colburn Winter Dance Celebration

Colburn School

We’ll put you in the holiday mood with all of your favorites at our traditional holiday concert, featuring the Shawnee Choral Society, in a night of both secular and sacred works, including selections from Handel’s Messiah. You’ll leave ready to celebrate the season after our annual sing-along.

In the Mood

Washburn University

In the lead-up to Christmas the widely-ranging British soprano presents a seasonal programme in collaboration with a rising star amongst period ensembles.

Lucy Crowe soprano; La Nuova Musica; David Bates director

Wigmore Hall

Orchestra Pro Anima’s twice-yearly concerts at Christ Church continue to be popular. There are clear references to Christmas in this concert: in Corelli’s most famous work, his colourful and perennially loved ‘Christmas Concerto’; in a most tranquil interlude in Handel’s Messiah; and in an orchestral version of the timeless Christmas carol ‘O Holy Night’.

Concert Given By Orchestra Pro Anima With A Christmas Flavour

The Courtyard Hereford

Sarasota Opera House

Virtuous young villager Giselle is seduced by the Duke Albrecht, disguised as a peasant himself, unaware that he is already betrothed. Jealousy leads to the uncovering of Albrecht’s true identity and the revelations drive Giselle to despair and ultimately to her death. Her ghost joins the Wilis, vengeful spirits of betrayed women who haunt the forest and lure men to dance to their deaths. A remorseful Albrecht comes to mourn at her grave and is ensnared by the Wilis’ magic. Only Giselle’s undying love can sustain him as he dances to the dawn.

Centennial Concert Hall

Giselle is a haunting story of innocence and betrayal – a timeless tale about the redemptive power of love.

Liverpool Empire

Palace Theatre Manchester

Following acclaimed performances around the world, and sold-out shows in Manchester and Bristol in 2023, Akram Khan’s Giselle returns to Sadler’s Wells Theatre in London for the first time in five years.

Sadler's Wells Theatre

**Giselle by Les Grands Ballets Canadiens**

**Dates:** May 30th to June 2nd, 2024  
**Times:** 2 P.M. and 8 P.M.  
**Location:** Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, Place des Arts  

**Overview:**  
Immerse yourself in the pinnacle of romantic ballet with Les Grands Ballets Canadiens' presentation of "Giselle." This timeless classic, choreographed by Ivan Cavallari based on Marius Petipa, will be performed from May 30th to June 2nd, 2024, at the prestigious Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, Place des Arts. 

**Synopsis:**  
Giselle, a poignant tale of love, betrayal, and redemption, tells the story of an innocent peasant girl deceived by Duke Albrecht. The discovery of his betrayal drives Giselle to madness, leading her to join the Wilis, spirits of maidens betrayed before their wedding day. In a test of true love and forgiveness, Giselle confronts her own tragedy to save Albrecht from a grim fate at the hands of the vengeful Wilis.

**Performance Details:**  
- **Choreography:** Ivan Cavallari, inspired by Jean Coralli, Jules Perrot, and Marius Petipa  
- **Music:** Adolphe-Charles Adam, with arrangements by Karl Paullsson and additional music by Christoph Willibald Gluck  
- **Duration:** 1 hour and 54 minutes, including a 20-minute intermission  
- **Featuring:** Les Grands Ballets Orchestra, under the baton of Jean-Claude Picard, and a cast of talented dancers led by the remarkable Yui Sugawara.

**Why See Giselle?**  
"Giselle" stands as a masterpiece of ballet, showcasing the ethereal beauty of the romantic era with its iconic scenes of pointe work and white tutus. This production, with its fresh and vibrant adaptation, promises to captivate audiences with its emotional depth and breathtaking performances. The Les Grands Ballets Orchestra, featuring 43 musicians and soloists, adds a rich, auditory layer to the hauntingly beautiful narrative.

**Tickets:**  
Experience the magic of "Giselle" and witness a ballet that has enchanted audiences for over a century. Secure your tickets for this limited engagement and be part of a memorable journey through love, betrayal, and forgiveness.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Les Grands Ballets Canadiens website.

Place des Arts

A haunting rumination on romantic love and sacrifice. Artistic Director Javier Velasco’s evocative production shifts the locale from 19th century Europe to the pueblos of Spanish Colonial California. Featuring the spectral, beautiful Lloronas, the spirits of young women seeking revenge on the men who betrayed them. Classical dance in its most expressive and dramatic form.

Giselles

Balboa Theatre

Using Giselle as an example, the legend tells the story of the Wilis, the spirits of maidens who died after being betrayed by their lovers. Unable to withstand the betrayal, the girls died and turned into vengeful and cruel spirits – Wilis, who settled scores with young men at night.

The Ebell of Los Angeles

"Giselle" is a classical ballet that tells the story of a peasant girl who falls in love with a nobleman disguised as a commoner. Tragically, the girl dies of a broken heart when she discovers the truth about her lover's identity. The ballet is known for its stunning choreography and beautiful music, and is a true masterpiece of the ballet repertoire.

Atlanta Symphony Hall

“Giselle” is a classical ballet that tells the story of a peasant girl who falls in love with a nobleman disguised as a commoner. Tragically, the girl dies of a broken heart when she discovers the truth about her lover’s identity. The ballet is known for its stunning choreography and beautiful music, and is a true masterpiece of the ballet repertoire.

Giselle - Grand Kyvi Ballet

Sunrise Theatre

State Street Ballet is proud to present one of the most beloved ballets of all time, Giselle. This iconic romantic ballet is a
must-see, a timeless story that has touched millions of hearts since its premiere in 1841. With a superb international cast of State Street Ballet dancers, this classic tale of immortal love will come to life like never before.

Visalia Fox Theatre

Love, betrayal, and forgiveness are woven together through the story of Giselle. From the time of its 1841 premiere in Paris, this dramatic ballet has inspired generations of dancers with its tale of a young peasant girl who has a passion for dancing but dies of a broken heart. Audiences will lose themselves among the mist and supernatural beauty of the fascinating scenery, story, and music. Adolphe Adam’s vivid score will be brought to life by OKCPHIL in this, the quintessential ballet of the romantic era.

Civic Center Music Hall

The annual tradition returns! Celebrate the holiday season with family and friends as you gather to hear your favourite carols and Christmas music sung by special guest soloists and performed live by the VSO. Beloved host Christopher Gaze will delight you with his characteristic antics and storytelling. A festive treat for all!

Traditional Christmas

Orpheum Theatre

Enjoy the warm yuletide glow as Edmonton’s award-winning children’s choir, Cantilon Chamber Choir, joins your ESO to perform works inspired by Christmas and holiday traditions. From classic carols from centuries past (O Holy Night, Deck The Halls, O Come All Ye Faithful, Silent Night) to charming new carols by John Rutter, this is a perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit. You’ll also hear a delightful mix of serene and celebratory pieces by Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Fauré, and Humperdinck.

A Lightly Classical Christmas

Winspear Centre

Holiday Concert Celebration

North Canyon High School

Celebrate the season with the king of instruments! Enjoy a magnitude of musical splendors with world-class organist Todd Wilson and members of Pacific Symphony performing a delightful mix of sacred and holiday music. Favorite Christmas carols share the bill with traditional organ works that highlight the 4,322-pipe William J. Gillespie Concert Organ.

Holiday Organ Spectacular

Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

Celebrate the season with the king of instruments! Enjoy a magnitude of musical splendors with world-class organist Todd Wilson and members of Pacific Symphony performing a delightful mix of sacred and holiday music. Favorite Christmas carols share the bill with traditional organ works that highlight the 4,322-pipe William J. Gillespie Concert Organ

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Take a journey through the winter wonderlands and traditional Christmases of bygone days right up to the present in an entertaining concert of traditional and contemporary favorites.

Holiday Pops: Honeywell Center

Honeywell Center

Create Holiday memories with your loved one’s at the PSO’s 2023 Holiday concert. Enjoy a medley of Holiday favorites like Charlie Brown, the Nutcracker, Christmas carols, and more.

Home for the Holidays Concert

Peoria Civic Center Theater

NOEL NIGHT/Christmas Concert

St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church

Tchaikovsky, Anderson, Adam and Bach

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

This journey through your favorite carols and holiday music includes Sleigh Ride, selections from The Nutcracker, John Williams’ Home Alone Suite, The Twelve Days of Silicon Valley, and the always-popular audience sing-a-long.

Christmas at the California

California Theatre

Pre-College Holiday Showcase

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Joyous Sounds

Northwest Catholic High School

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and holiday cheer at the "HapaSymphony Featuring Na Leo Pilimehana" concert. This special event will take place on Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 7:30 PM to 9:45 PM at the iconic Hawaii Theatre.

This year, the HapaSymphony series is proud to feature Na Leo Pilimehana, a group that has captivated audiences in Hawai'i and beyond for over three decades. With 23 Nā Hōkū Hanohano awards to their name, Na Leo Pilimehana has a rich history of hits including "Local Boys," "I Miss You My Hawaii," and the festive album "Hawaiian Holidays: Christmas with Na Leo." Prepare to be enchanted by the voices of Nalani Jenkins, Lehua Kalima, and Angela Morales as they join the HSO for a Christmas concert filled with merry melodies and holiday spirit.

Under the baton of conductor Dane Lam, the evening's program will feature a delightful mix of holiday classics and Hawaiian favorites. Highlights include Leroy Anderson's "A Christmas Festival," Lehua Kalima's "Flying with Angels," Franz Schubert's "Ave Maria," and the festive "Mele Kalikimaka" by R. Alex Anderson, among others. This diverse program promises to bring the joy of the season to life, making it a perfect start to your holiday festivities.

For the safety of all attendees, masks are encouraged, and measures will be in place to minimize contact points throughout the venue.

Tickets for this enchanting evening are available online or through the HSO Box Office. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call the HSO Box Office at 808 380-7720, available Tuesday through Friday, between 10 am and 2 pm.

Don't miss this opportunity to kick off the holiday season with the HSO and Na Leo Pilimehana at the Hawaii Theatre. It's sure to be a Christmas concert unlike any other!

HapaSymphony Featuring Na Leo Pilimehana

Hawaii Theatre

Our traditional and beloved Christmas concert returns in all of its aural and visual splendor, with our own Madison Symphony Chorus, The Madison Youth Choirs, and the Mt. Zion Gospel Choir. Joining us will be soprano Evelyn Saavedra, who recently starred in our Voices of Spring organ gala, bringing to us a voice of great beauty and a charming personality as well. Those of you who attended Madison Opera’s 2022 Opera in the Park will remember Limmie Pulliam’s show stopping performance of Puccini’s Nessun dorma. This remarkable tenor will join us as well, for a perfect way to start the holiday season.

A Madison Symphony Christmas

Overture Center for the Arts

Close your eyes, make a wish, and let us take you to a world where Christmas dreams always come true. From "Sleigh Ride" and "Hallelujah Chorus" to "Home Alone" and a holiday sing-a-long with a thousand of your closest friends, this celebration is designed to sparkle, shine, and warm your heart. Also featured will be the world-premiere of "A Chanukah Festival." Featured guest artist and Cape Cod Opera favorite Patrice Tiedemann joins the magical cast of characters in this spectacular show. It doesn't get more JOYful than this.

Holiday On The Cape

Barnstable High School

The band will perform a mix of big band arrangements and Christmas favorites, including “O Holy Night,” “Carol of the Bells” and “This Christmas!”
In addition, the inclusion of this concert in First Friday means that the street will be alive with open restaurants, shops, and SoFA local businesses — enjoy the concert and the best that downtown San Jose has to offer!

SJZ High School All Stars Holiday Concert

SJZ Break Room

One of the most beloved ballets of all time, this ethereal tale of immortal love and redemption will warm your soul. The elegant performance by State Street Ballet, with classic choreography by Jean Coralli, Jules Perrot, and Marius Petipa, and music by Adolphe Adam performed by the Santa Barbara Symphony, will grace The Granada stage October 21 and 22.

Granada Theatre

Seduction. Deception. Madness!  This masterwork of the 19th century is technically difficult and wildly emotional.  Magical and ghostly, Giselle has been performed by all of the world’s great ballet companies.

Touhill Performing Arts Center

This ghost-filled, haunting masterpiece is one of the most beloved and romantic ballets of all time. Giselle tells the tragic yet passionate tale of a lovely young woman who dies of a broken heart. The ballet is famous for the Wilis, maiden spirits who take revenge on the young nobleman that betrayed Giselle. Achingly beautiful, Giselle is an enrapturing work of art that draws audiences in with themes of enduring love, tragedy and romance.

Madison Center for the Arts

There’s nothing quite like Charleston during the winter holidays, and there’s no better way to get in the holiday spirit than with the Charleston Symphony! An annual tradition for audiences of all ages, Holiday Pops embodies the sounds of the season highlighted by a variety of musical choices, vocal performances, special guests such as dancing Santa and joyous pipers, and fun celebrations for all.

Holiday Pops!

Gaillard Center

Holland Symphony presents two traditional Holiday Concerts of classics, seasonal classics and carols as a gift to the community as we celebrate the season.  Operatic soprano Michelle Areyzaga from the Chicago area joins the HSO sharing her gifts with us.  The two concerts are at 3:30 and 7:30 pm.

Holiday: Celebrate the Season

Dimnent Memorial Chapel

‘Tis the season! LSO’s annual celebration returns with lots of holly, jolly, and more, including Sleigh Ride and O Holy Night with guest conductor Lucas Waldin. Tenor Drew Duncan and Soprano CeCe Hastreiter bring beloved holiday songs to life, and audiences of all ages can celebrate the joy of the season with Bell-issimo handbell choir, Lincoln Suzuki Studios, and the Lincoln Southwest Varsity Choir. 

Deck The Halls

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

We come together to celebrate the sounds of this festive season! Joined by the glorious voices of Lisabeth Miller and Meredith Ziegler, we wish you and your family a safe and healthy holiday season and happy new year! See you in 2023!

Holiday Snapshots

Bringing the beauty of classical ballet front and center, SDB’s new staging of GISELLE is a haunting rumination on romantic love and sacrifice. Traditionally, placed in 19th century Europe, Artistic Director Javier Velasco’s evocative production shifts the locale to the pueblos and ranchos of Spanish Colonial California. The tale of a simple peasant girl who’s love for a nobleman sparks tragedy takes on new life through the lens of San Diego’s early history. As does the poetic second act, featuring the spectral, beautiful Lloronas, the spirits of young women seeking revenge on the men who betrayed them. Highlighting classical dance in it most expressive and dramatic form.

Celebrate the season with the king of instruments! Enjoy a magnitude of musical splendors with world-class organist Todd Wilson and members of Pacific Symphony performing a delightful mix of sacred and holiday music. Favorite Christmas carols share the bill with traditional organ works that highlight the 4,322-pipe, $3.1 million William J. Gillespie Concert Organ.

The love for music is in Czech genes. There is good reason for the saying: Every Czech is a musician. Czech musicians are rightly considered to be the absolute best in the interpretation of classical music in the world. Do you want to meet them live?Come to a concert of the Prague Music Orchestra chamber ensemble, which originated in the beginning of the 21st century and is one of the most renowned Czech musical ensembles today. It is distinguished by a unique, cultivated sound and it is a representative of highly appreciated interpretation art.

The Best of Classics & Opera with Ballet

Municipal House

Giselle is a masterpiece of French Romanticism. While its musical and choreographic form has not changed significantly for years, its artistic merit has increased as the technical ability of subsequent generations of dancers has developed. The title heroine is a charming country girl, whose sweetheart turns out to be a prince in disguise. The shock of the revelation costs Giselle her sanity and life. After her death, she returns, surrounded by the spirits of young women who were wronged before marriage. These spirits now ambush young men, forcing them to dance until they die of exhaustion. Ultimately, Giselle’s love conquers death: when the prince turns up repentant by her grave, she saves him from the other spirits’ revenge. The ballet has been performed in Warsaw many times; notably, the previous two productions were designed by the late Andrzej Kreutz Majewski. Building on this tradition, when mounting this production of Giselle staged by Maina Gielgud, the Polish National Ballet decided to revive the great set designer’s stunning vision, recreating his decorations and costumes.

Teatr Wielki - Polish National Opera

A story of love, betrayal, and redemption, set between joyful peasant festivals and the white throng of willis, as captivating as they are merciless: Giselle, the quintessential romantic ballet, continues to move audiences with its delicate story, drawing them in through the technique and sensitivity of the performers’ interpretation, in the contrast between a sunny world and a dark realm populated by spirits. The La Scala Ballet brings back the unforgettable choreography of Coralli-Perrot in the revival by Yvette Chauviré, who, with her care and refinement in roles like Giselle, elevated the classical tradition in all its purity and earned global acclaim. Her version, which first premiered at La Scala in 1950, saw her perform as the ill-fated young peasant girl who dreamed of love and loved to dance. With the classic La Scala staging by Aleksandr Benois, Giselle is a part of the theatre’s history, performed by its artists in many countries around the world, infusing each revival with new life and emotions, keeping this wonderful production alive.

A Romantic Ballet Where Love Triumphs Over Betrayal.

Giselle tells the heartbreaking story of a peasant girl who falls deeply in love with Prince Albrecht, unaware of his true identity. When the truth is revealed and her heart shatters, Giselle succumbs to her grief. In the spirit world, she joins the Wilis — the ghosts of betrayed young women who dance men to death. Yet when Albrecht arrives at her grave, Giselle’s love rises above vengeance, protecting him from the Wilis’ deadly fate. 
 
A masterpiece of the Romantic era, Giselle is celebrated for its emotional depth, ethereal choreography, and hauntingly beautiful Act II. Performed with a full live orchestra, this production captures the power of forgiveness and the enduring strength of love. 

Composer

Adolphe Adam

Events

Upcoming events

Jul 3 - Aug 11, 2026

The Best of Classics & Opera with Ballet · Prague Music Orchestra

Sep 24 - Oct 3, 2026

Giselle · Polish National Opera

1 - 23 Oct, 2026

Giselle · Teatro alla Scala

Nov 4, 2026

Imperial Classical Ballet Presents Giselle · Belgrade Theatre

Past events

Apr 30 - May 3, 2026

Giselle · Los Angeles Ballet

Mar 8, 2026

RBO: Giselle · Chelmsford Theatre

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