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Mozart on the Thames by Candlelight
Carols, Candlelight, Music & Romance in the most extraordinary setting on a boat in the heart of London. One night. One boat. Endless magic.
Part of the Surround Sound Christmas Concerts 2025 Cycle
Add to my Calendar 14-12-2025 18:00 14-12-2025 20:00 36 Mozart on the Thames by Candlelight Classical Christmas – Mozart on the Thames by Candlelight ‘Rapt and intense’ - Classical Source Step aboard for a romantic, one-hour Christmas concert on a moored boat in the heart of London, bathed in candlelight and festive spirit. Surrounded by the gentle sway of the Thames, let the elite musicians of Surround Sound transport you through time with Purcell’s haunting Chaconne, Mozart’s iconic Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, and Vivaldi’s dazzling string concerto. Enjoy sparkling excerpts from The Nutcracker and timeless carols to stir the heart. Led by international violinist Gabby Painter — praised for her “earthy, lustrous tone” (Classical Source) and recently featured in The Telegraph — this unforgettable evening promises warmth, wonder, and world-class music in an intimate riverside setting. One night. One boat. Endless magic. From our audience: ‘I floated out as if on air’ ‘a truly magical evening’ Please note: This is a one hour programme There are 2 concerts available at 4pm and 6pm Theatreship, London DD/MM/YYYYDetails
Theatreship
South Quay Plaza
Canary Wharf, Docklands
London
E14 9SH
England
Tickets
Prices: £25/30
Booking line: 0333 666 3366
Book Tickets
Programme
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K.525
Antonio Vivaldi – Concerto for Strings in G major, RV 151
Henry Purcell – Chaconne in G minor, Z.730
Pyotr Tchaikovsky – The Nutcracker Suite, Op.71a
Performers
Gabby Painter – violin / artistic director
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Programme Note
Classical Christmas – Mozart on the Thames by Candlelight
‘Rapt and intense’ - Classical Source
Step aboard for a romantic, one-hour Christmas concert on a moored boat in the heart of London, bathed in candlelight and festive spirit. Surrounded by the gentle sway of the Thames, let the elite musicians of Surround Sound transport you through time with Purcell’s haunting Chaconne, Mozart’s iconic Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, and Vivaldi’s dazzling string concerto. Enjoy sparkling excerpts from The Nutcracker and timeless carols to stir the heart.
Led by international violinist Gabby Painter — praised for her “earthy, lustrous tone” (Classical Source) and recently featured in The Telegraph — this unforgettable evening promises warmth, wonder, and world-class music in an intimate riverside setting.
One night. One boat. Endless magic.
From our audience:
‘I floated out as if on air’
‘a truly magical evening’
Please note: This is a one hour programme
There are 2 concerts available at 4pm and 6pm
