Dates / Schedules
Sunday, December 21st 2025 5:00pm
Music
Orchestra
The Christmas Concert features Ponchielli’s rarely performed Messa per la notte di Natale, which premiered in December 25th 1882. Composed in Bergamo, it blends liturgical solemnity with Italian lyricism. Scored for a five-part choir, three soloists, and a full orchestra, this overlooked sacred gem stands alongside Rossini and Verdi in 19th-century Italian religious music tradition.
Pre-concert talk at 4:30 p.m. with António Jorge Marques.
Exclusive activity for concert ticket holders.
Presented by António Jorge Marques
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Ages
+6 years
Data sheet
Tenor José d’Eça
Baritone Hae Kang
Bass Giorgio Caoduro
Conductor Antonio Pirolli
São Carlos National Theatre Choir
Principal conductor Giampaolo Vessella
Portuguese Symphony Orchestra
Programme
Amilcare Ponchielli (1834-1886) performed Messa per la notte di Natale, op. 20
Discounts
DISCOUNTS are only valid for CCB production and/or co-production shows and for tickets with a price above €12, with the exception of CCB cardholders, the discount is applied to values above €8.
50 % people with specific needs and accompanying person
50% for Arts and culture professionals
50% for unemployed
30% for CCB Card’s holders (individual, Senior, Youth and Family)
20% for people over 65 / for under 30s / students / for groups of more than 20 people
Tickets at €5 for Artistic Schools
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