Alicante’s main theater opens the year with a traditional Christmas concert, a scene that blends festive warmth with refined orchestral polish. On January 1 at 19:00, the venue welcomes a pair of celebrated ensembles in an event that resonates with classic European roots. The Moldovan Philharmonic Orchestra, one of the oldest in the country, performs alongside a distinguished group of tenors, professors, and graduates from Moldova, Ukraine, and Russia. The program features the artful voices of a renowned tenor and a rising soprano, delivering a curated selection that honors the holiday season through symphonic color and lyrical expression.
Inside Elche, the first day of the year offers another musical date to remember. The City of Elche Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Mihnea Ignat, performs at the Grand Theatre in a program built around the elegance of Viennese tradition. Expect a tapestry of waltzes and polkas that captures the spirit of the era, with the Blue Danube — a perennial favorite — standing out as a signature melody that many attendees anticipate with fond familiarity.
The same day and time, the Chapi Theater Symphony Orchestra from Villena, led by Hilari Garcia Gazquez, presents a program divided into two parts. The selections weave polkas and waltzes by prominent European composers, including Sibelius and Grieg, with the light cavalry and waltz idioms of Johann Strauss II and the graceful melodies of Emile Waldteufel, creating a lively and balanced concert experience.
Rojales begins the year with the Orihuela City Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by a team that highlights regional brass and strings, accompanied by soprano Lorraine Martinez. The concert unfolds at 19:00 in the Capitol Theatre and offers a welcoming, free entry courtesy of the center’s invitation policy.
Also on the same date, Camera Aitana brings together a selection of sounds and instruments in a cultural exchange that celebrates acoustic versatility. The performance takes place at La Vila Joiosa Auditorium on the first day at 19:00, and La Esperanza Music Association presents a Wagner-focused repertoire in Aspe, expanding the regional celebration of classical music.
Appointment on December 30
One day before the new year, December 30, at 20:30, the Ensemble de la Mediterrània, led by Francisco Maestre, closes the year with a thoughtful concert. The performance takes place at the La Nucia Auditorium and Cultural Center, inviting audiences to end the calendar year with musical reflection and shared listening in a warm, communal setting. Admission is complimentary with invitations available from the center’s ticket office, inviting attendees to reserve seats in advance for a memorable evening.