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Strauss in Marbella
Live the magic THE Berlin Circus returns to Malaga for Christmas to enjoy with the family with ‘Vive la magia’, a show full of surprises including a visit by father Christmas. It will be at the Fairgrounds from Friday, December 22 to Sunday, January 14. Under the big top, the audience will enjoy more magic than ever, the galactic power of the incredible LaserWoman, the adventure of Mario Bros with his friends, aerial acrobats, costume changes in tenths of a second, funny antics of the clowns and a host of attractions. This is a special Christmas adventure that keeps the essence of the circus alive. A spellbinding entertainment for all the family, from the youngest to the grandparents,
can experience a story brimming with illusion where humour, risk, emotion and fantasy are concentrated in a production charged with a special magic. The performances are at midday, 5pm, 6pm and 7.30pm, although they may vary depending on the day. Circo Berlin has been touring Spain for more than 25 years and it has become a tradition for many families to visit the Berlin Circus every year, as this company has always been committed to offering quality under its big top. The Circus Berlin brand offers a renewed show every season in which you can find a cast of artists from all over the world. You can buy tickets for Circo Berlin in Malaga from one hour before each show at the box office.
VIENNA comes to Marbella when the Strauss Festival Orchestra performs the traditional New Year’s Concert at the Palacio de Congresos of Marbella on Thursday, December 28 at 5pm. The orchestra will perform Johann Strauss’ bestknown works and will be accompanied by the Strauss Festival Ballet Ensemble. The traditional New Year’s Concert is inspired by the musical event held every year in Vienna, with a selection of the best waltzes, polkas and marches by Johann Strauss. The Strauss Festival Orchestra has a long career touring all the main European concert halls, including the Musikverein in Vienna, the Het Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, the Philarmonie in Berlin, the Musikhalle in Hamburg,
excerpts from his brilliant operetta The Bat. The most famous of all waltzes, On the Beautiful Blue Danube, and the Radetzky March will of course, not be missing. Since its foundation in 1978, the Strauss Festival Orchestra Vienna has established itself in international music as a top ensemble and a byword for the authentic interpretation of Viennese music with
glittering performances at music festivals, sensational TV concerts and worldwide tours, as well as with its CD and DVD recordings. The Strauss Festival Orchestra is made up of teachers and soloists of the highest musical and professional qualifications, and has managed to keep the traditional Viennese art alive. Equally matched, both musically and professionally, to the talents of the members of the Strauss Festival Orchestra, the Strauss Festival Ballet Ensemble has given the ‘Great New Year’s Concert’ a decidedly original character, through stylised choreography and wonderful costumes specially created to illustrate some of the musical numbers. Enjoy the end of the year with a dive into old Vienna without leaving Marbella.
The Mersey Beatles
Flamenco Zambomba
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NEW YEAR CONCERT: Celebrating Johann Strauss’ works.
the Auditorium Parco della Musica in Rome, the Gran Teatre del Liceu and the Palau de la Música in Barcelona, the Teatro Real and the Auditorio Nacional de Música in Madrid. The orchestra will be accompanied by the Strauss Festival Ballet and will perform the best-known works by the ‘king of the waltz’, such as Viennese Blood, Voices of Spring, Emperor’s Waltz, Champagne and
THE sound of Liverpool comes to Marbella with the best songs of the Beatles: a show replicating the legendary quartet’s costumes and an unforgettable show at Marbella’s Palacio de Congresos on Saturday, January 6 at 8pm. “The Mersey Beatles have been performing at The Cavern Club for over 15 years, and they’re one of the best tributes you’ll ever see,” said John Lennon’s sister herself. The Mersey Beatles are natural, vibrant and fun and have achieved the impossible: recreating all the excitement and energy of an authentic John, Paul, George and Ringo concert. The Mersey Beatles were not dreamed up by a theatre impresario or West End producer… these lads are the real deal. They pride themselves on being four mates whose passion for the greatest band of all time shines through in every one of their shows. While receiving world-wide plaudits (including glowing praise from members of The Beatles’ own families), The Mersey Beatles have never forgotten their roots and pride
themselves on presenting the Fab Four in a most authentic and truly Liverpool-born way. Mark Bloor, Steven Howard and Brian Ambrose (that’s John, Paul and Ringo) were at school together in Liverpool. The Mersey Beatles were the resident Beatles’ tribute at the world-famous Cavern for more than a decade between 2002-2012. They clocked up over 600 performances under the famed Mathew Street arches; almost twice as many gigs there as the original Fab Four played themselves. Since leaving to tour the world, they have taken their pounding, pulsating and unmistakable ‘Mersey Beat’ to excited and sold-out audiences across Europe, USA, Asia and Australia. And in January they’re coming to Marbella, so, get on board for The Mersey Beatles ‘Magical History Tour’, you’ll have a FAB time! Tickets can be bought online at this link https://www.elcorteingles.es/entradas/ conciertos/entradas-the-beatles-tribu te-the-mersey-beatles-marbella-malaga33840338402626/
CHRISTMAS music in Flamenco style on Friday, December 22 at 8pm. Estepona Town Hall has organised, a Flamenco Zambomba to be held in the Plaza Antonia Guerrero, with traditional music group ‘El Sopa y Familia’, a band of magnificent flamenco performers. The zambombas were improvised in the patios of neighbours, corrales, in the courtyards, and in the streets and squares..., with the joy of the whole town celebrating Christmas. And on Friday you can enjoy this Spanish tradition for yourselves in Estepona, completely free.