As the festive season approaches, Glyndebourne provides a musical feast that enchants audiences with a blend of classical masterpieces and vibrant performances. From Bach's soul-stirring oratorios to Vivaldi's uplifting compositions, the series of events promise to be a remarkable showcase of choral excellence and operatic brilliance. Featuring the unparalleled talents of the Glyndebourne Chorus and Sinfonia, along with engaging masterclasses and inclusive festivals, these celebrations capture the essence of the season. Join us in exploring these musical treasures as we delve into the heart of Glyndebourne’s festive offerings.

Glyndebourne's Festive Season: A Celebration of Music, Talent, and Timeless Artistry

From favourite carols to orchestral showpieces and opera highlights, this hour-long concert shines a spotlight on the talents of the Glyndebourne Chorus and the Glyndebourne Sinfonia, and provide a festive finale to the year.

A Chilled Christmas Celebration

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Conducted by Aidan Oliver with members of the Glyndebourne Chorus, these are Masterclasses for enthusiastic singers to join in and learn from the experts.

Vivaldi Gloria

One Voice gives hundreds of local schoolchildren the thrilling experience of singing on stage with the Glyndebourne Chorus and members of the orchestra in front of family and friends.
Ahead of those events, singers from the Glyndebourne Chorus visit schools to rehearse with the young people, growing their skills and confidence ahead of the performances.

One Voice Festival of Singing

From favourite carols to orchestral showpieces and opera highlights, our popular Christmas Concerts shine a spotlight on the talents of the Glyndebourne Chorus and the Glyndebourne Sinfonia, and provide a festive finale to the year.

Christmas Concerts

The cheerful notes of Bach’s Wachet auf (Sleeper’s Awake), composed for the last Sunday before advent, make way for the high drama of Vivaldi’s exuberant Gloria, a sacred work with celebratory themes. In the second half of the concert, Corelli’s Christmas Concerto, written for Christmas Eve, is paired with Bach’s famous retelling of the nativity story in his Christmas Oratorio (Part I).

A Choral Celebration

Aidan will lead Masterclass participants through extracts from the evening’s concert in a unique opportunity to sing alongside the world-class Glyndebourne Chorus. Be part of an extraordinary choral sound, and unravel the complexities of the score.

Tippett A Child of Our Time 

Beethoven’s masterful Fourth Symphony is contrasted with Tippett’s powerful oratorio A Child of Our Time.
This evening of contrasts demonstrates the full orchestral power of the Glyndebourne Sinfonia in a masterwork by a classical giant, followed by a groundbreaking 20th century choral piece where the Glyndebourne Chorus and soloists take centre stage.

Beethoven & Tippett

Musicians from the Jerwood Pit Perfect Programme present an informal recital of instrumental music, free of charge to ticket holders for selected opera performances.

Jerwood Pit Perfect recitals

Rossini’s laugh-out-loud comedy bubbles with energy, clever wit and Italian style.
When the poet Prosdocimo finds himself wrestling with writer’s block, he vows to take inspiration from the people around him. From a flirtatious young wife (and her lover) to a charismatic Turk and his former fiancée, the stage is set for a comic opera that sparkles with wit and sophisticated silliness.

Il turco in Italia

Parisian party girl Violetta is determined to leave her scandalous past behind her. She seizes the chance for a new life with the adoring young Alfredo, but when his disapproving father appears, Violetta is forced to make an impossible choice between duty and desire.

La traviata

Award-winning Broadway director Diane Paulus brings us a powerful new Carmen.
Passion ignites when Don José meets the fiercely independent Carmen, but she won’t give up her freedom without a fight.

The energy and emotion of Bizet’s score collide with urgent, raw choreography in this visceral new production.

Carmen

Two star-crossed lovers are consumed by a passion that destroys everything in its path. Nikolaus Lehnhoff’s dream-like production returns, with leading Wagnerian singers and orchestral forces led by Glyndebourne Music Director Robin Ticciati.

Tristan und Isolde

Bollywood meets Baroque in this utterly original retelling of Cleopatra and Julius Caesar’s tempestuous love affair.
Handel’s masterpiece, full of seduction, dazzling spectacle and vocal fireworks, is given the all-singing, all-dancing treatment in this Glyndebourne classic.

Giulio Cesare

Unforgettable characters search for love and truth in this playful reimagining of Mozart’s classic fairytale. Be transported by hand-drawn illustrations and elaborate puppetry, as well as some of the best music Mozart ever composed.

Die Zauberflöte

Glamorous, wealthy and recently widowed, can Hanna outwit the swarm of suitors in her search for true love? Danielle de Niese leads a stellar cast in this laugh-out-loud classic, which is sure to put a smile on your face as it spins around the glittering ballrooms of 1900s Paris.

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May 16 - Jul 3, 2025

Il barbiere di Siviglia

May 17, 2025

Parsifal

Jun 8 - Jul 24, 2025

Saul

Jun 29 - Aug 21, 2025

Le nozze di Figaro

Jul 13 - Aug 24, 2025

Falstaff

Dec 14, 2024

A Chilled Christmas Celebration

Dec 13, 2024

Vivaldi Gloria

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