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What to expect

The Concertgebouworkest's Christmas Matinee has been broadcast live from the Grote Zaal on television on Christmas Day for more than 50 years.

This 2026 Christmas Matinee is the first of three concerts around Mozart's last three symphonies.

  • Klaus Mäkelä conducts the Concertgebouworkest.
  • Sol Gabetta plays cello.
  • Arensky: Variations on a Theme by Tchaikovsky
  • Tchaikovsky: Rococo Variations in A, op. 33
  • Mozart: Symphony No. 39, KV 543

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Questions

When does Concertgebouworkest Christmas Matinee with Klaus Mäkelä start and end?

Concertgebouworkest Christmas Matinee with Klaus Mäkelä runs Friday, 25 December 2026, 14:15 until 16:35.

Where is Concertgebouworkest Christmas Matinee with Klaus Mäkelä?

Concertgebouworkest Christmas Matinee with Klaus Mäkelä takes place at Het Concertgebouw, Concertgebouwplein 10, Amsterdam.

How much are tickets for Concertgebouworkest Christmas Matinee with Klaus Mäkelä?

Tickets for Concertgebouworkest Christmas Matinee with Klaus Mäkelä cost from €29 on the official ticket shop.

Who is performing at Concertgebouworkest Christmas Matinee with Klaus Mäkelä?

Performing at Concertgebouworkest Christmas Matinee with Klaus Mäkelä: Concertgebouworkest, Klaus Mäkelä, Sol Gabetta.

What is the programme?

The programme includes:

Arensky: Variations on a Theme by Tchaikovsky, op. 35a

Tchaikovsky: Rococo Variations in A, op. 33

Mozart: Symphony No. 39 in E-flat, KV 543

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Getting there

Het Concertgebouw, Concertgebouwplein 10, 1071 LN Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NL

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