Baltic Outlook December 2018 | Page 26

STRAUSS FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA VIENNA CONCERT December 4 The top-class musicians and real keepers of Viennese musical culture will perform melodies by Johann Strauss Jr. and Sr. and other famous Austrian composers. See Peter Guth conducting the orchestra while playing the violin, following the old traditions from the Strauss era. The orchestra will also play in Riga, on December 2. Tickets at bilietai.lt Did you know? Kūčios is Lithuania’s traditional Christmas Eve dinner featuring 12 meatless, eggless, dairy-free dishes. lithuanianhomecooking.com LORD OF THE RINGS CONCERT TRILOGY December 8 Everyone knows the legendary story, so imagine what happens when music and cinema are woven together in this epic performance. To escape the daily grind and get lost in the world of fiction, attend the concert at the Church of Sts. Johns, performed by the LUMOS Orchestra and the Gaudeamus choir. Tickets at tiketa.lt VILNIUS CALENDAR / December Christopher’s Christmas is like a festive garland made of waltzes, dreamy nocturnes, fun operettas, passionate flamenco, and jazz. The unique festival programme, featuring piano, a guitar quartet, and orchestra concerts, is a Christmas miracle that will make your eyes sparkle. kristupofestivalis.lt CHRISTMAS MARKET Throughout December The Lithuanian capital’s bustling Christmas market is located on Cathedral Square. With 50 decorated wooden houses, this is a lovely spot to find sea- sonal gifts unhurriedly, with a glass of mulled wine in your hands. Once you’ve done some shop- ping, take a ride on the Christmas train around festive Vilnius!