Pia Amofa-Antwi (known from "Pia and the Wild Nature") sets out on a special mission and ends up in Christmas-time Vienna 200 years ago, the home of composer and conductor Johann Strauss. He was a true pop star in his day. He composed waltzes, mazurkas, and polkas like an assembly line. Waltzes and waffles – that's how you get through the Christmas season in Vienna. And, of course, Christmas carols are part of it! That's when Pia needs some backup: a hearty sing-along is the order of the day!

Christmas with the Waltz King

Unterföhring Community Center

EPSG:4326

Coffee Concert No. 2 »On the Road Through Europe«

Volkshaus Jena

Guest performance in Weißenfels »Back from vacation«

Weißenfels Cultural Center

Vienna, its life, its work. Let us recognize, on the occasion of the bicentenary of his birth, that Johann Strauss Jr. alone encapsulates the spirit of the city. His younger brother, Josef, does the same in his own way, whose polka-mazurka, The Dragonfly, confirms what a genius he would have been had he renounced his first profession. After the trumpets and Magyar arches of Von Suppé's very brassy Light Cavalry , Korngold's Violin Concerto conjures up the disenchanted Vienna of Yesterday's World. Two cities, two atmospheres.

Gala Johann Strauss / Dueñas / Honeck

Maison de la Radio et de la Musique

Guest performance in Arnstadt »Back from vacation«

Theater im Schlossgarten

Coffee Concert No. 1 »Back from Vacation«

2025 marks the 200th anniversary of Johann Strauss (son). To mark this anniversary, Maximilian Kendlinger and his K&K Philharmonic Orchestra are presenting the »Vienna Johann Strauss Concert Gala«, which is a guarantee for a fresh attitude to life, vitality and sensuality. Since 1996, the Austrian export hit – the original with Kendlinger’s K&K Philharmonic Orchestra – has captivated more than 1.5 million fans in 19 European countries – a musical fountain of youth that even kings and emperors would enjoy – cult status included.

Kendlinger's K&K Philharmonic / Max Kendlinger

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

It has an inherent majestic strength: Camille Saint-Saëns' 3rd Symphony, composed in 1886 - one of the first non-sacred organ works for orchestra. With Saint-Saëns' powerful sounds, the Philharmonie Salzburg will first make the Stadtkirche Hallein tremble on this evening, before paying homage to Johann Strauss on his 200th birthday in the second part of the concert, together with the lower school choir of the Musisches Gymnasium Salzburg.

Saint-Saëns' Organ Symphony & Johann Strauss in his honor

Hallein parish church

We cordially invite you to a spectacular concert, where the most talented pupils of the ZUŠ from all over South Moravia will sit together with our musicians in the orchestra.
Keep your fingers crossed for us:-). We are looking forward to the concert.

Invitation To The Dance

The National Theatre Brno - Janáček Theatre

After two musical bicycle tours, the journey isn't over yet: The French chamber orchestra Les Forces Majeures hops from their bikes onto the stage and rounds off their visit to our region with a concert in Bietigheim. The musicians also continue the themes of travel and mobility dramaturgically, selecting suitable works by mostly French composers: With Poulenc, we travel by train and on foot; with Haydn, Debussy, and Ravel, we continue on a boat; Schumann whisks us away into the forest; and Josef Strauss dances a bicycle polka with us. Whether on foot, at sea, or on wheels: Les Forces Majeures are bustling and inspire a spirit of mobilization and departure—literally and figuratively.

Major Forces

Old winery

On tour with Popelka and R. Capuçon

L'Auditori

Palau de la Música Catalana

Palace of Culture

National Music Auditorium

A new and wonderful combination of orchestra and conductor leaves its calling card: the Wiener Symphoniker, or Vienna Symphony Orchestra, and Petr Popelka. The Czech musician – who, incidentally, was associate principal double bass of the Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden until 2020 – is considered a shooting star on the conductor’s podium. Together, they offer audience favorites: after beginning with Beethoven, the Viennese orchestra and its chief delve into romantic sound worlds. Korngold’s Violin Concerto, as virtuosic as it is mellifluous, is in great hands with the French star violinist Renaud Capuçon. 

Capuçon — Wiener Symphoniker — Popelka

Kulturpalast Dresden

Concert in Ried im Innkreis

Jahnturnhalle

9th Chamber Music Concert in the Vienna State Opera

Vienna State Opera

Concert in Vienna

Musikverein Wien

Concert in Linz

Brucknerhaus

Concert in Villach

Josef-Resch-Hall

With its extreme contrasts, ranging from dramatic climaxes to tender, poetic moments, Franz Liszt's 2nd Piano Concerto is a virtuoso and interpretative challenge for soloists. The French pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet, known for his brilliant playing and the emotional depth of his interpretations, takes on the solo part. The piano concerto is framed by Strauss twice. Josef Strauss composed his "Dynamiden Waltz" in 1865 for the Industrialists' Ball in the Redoutensaal of the Vienna Hofburg, venturing into compositional realms that are not usually touched upon by dance music. No wonder Richard Strauss plagiarized this waltz gem for his "Rosenkavalier". The famous waltz melody is of course not missing from the "Rosenkavalier Suite", which Philippe Jordan recomposed. The selected key musical passages of the opera allow the audience to experience the plot in a concentrated form and bring the famous arias of the Marschallin, Octavian and Baron von »Ochs« to life, even when there are no singers on stage.

Strauss Liszt Strauss

Gasteig HP8

Make "more enjoyment" your resolution for the new year! The Jena Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Swann van Rechem offers the perfect opportunity to put this into practice. Forget Dubai chocolate! We will open our musical box of chocolates for you, filled with the finest sounds from France, Austria and Germany. And with us you know exactly what you are getting. Enjoy the finest delicacies from Strauss and Sons, from Frederick Loewe, Erik Satie, Emmanuel Chabrier, Julius Fučík, Émile Waldteufel, Claude Debussy and Paul Lincke - and all without regrets. Whether tenderly melting or sparklingly fast - every piece is a feast for the ears. Bon appétit!

New Year's concert in the afternoon

Waltzes, polkas, blissful operetta charm, sparkling like the sound of champagne: this is what the Viennese masters from the great Strauss family stand for, as does Franz Lehár. Atmospheric opera moments by contemporary Giacomo Puccini introduce the gala before the imaginary curtain rises to forays into operetta classics such as "The Merry Widow," "Giuditta," and "The Bat." Waltzes and lively polkas provide the furious finale. The star guest is the Polish soprano Magdalena Lucjan, who studied in Vienna and thus brings the flair of the Danube metropolis directly to the Rhine.

New Year's Splendor - Strauss & Puccini

Museum Ludwig

Waltzes, polkas, blissful operetta charm, sparkling like the sound of champagne: this is what the Viennese masters from the great Strauss family stand for, as does Franz Lehár. Atmospheric opera moments by contemporary Giacomo Puccini introduce the gala before the imaginary curtain rises to forays into operetta classics such as "The Merry Widow", "Giuditta" and "The Bat". Waltzes and lively polkas then provide the furious finale. The star guest is the Polish soprano Magdalena Lucjan, who studied in Vienna and thus brings the flair of the Danube metropolis directly to the Rhine.

Cologne Philharmonie

Welsh National Opera Orchestra will fill the air with wonderful waltzes, pulsing polkas, and all the classics you’d expect with WNO’s unmissable take on the traditional Viennese New Year concert.

A New Year’s Celebration: WNO Orchestra

Bute Park

WDR Happy Hour - Vienna Furioso

Philharmonic Essen

The swirling majesty and joyous sounds of the traditional Viennese Gala will see you spinning into the New Year with a flourish! This year’s sparkling concert brings you all of your favourite waltzes, polkas and marches by Johann Strauss, his family and his contemporaries.

BSO: New Year Viennese Gala

Weymouth Pavilion

Guest performance in Weißenfels New Year's Concert

Kulturhaus Weißenfels

Cheeky and witty, rebellious and rousing, this is how we start the year 2025 with our audience, featuring Maurice Ravel with his most stubborn and at the same time most popular stroke of genius and Bernd Alois Zimmermann from the Rhineland, who shows himself from a completely different side to celebrate the day.

New Year`s Concert in Amsterdam

The Concertgebouw

New Year Viennese Gala

Fareham Live

Taunton Brewhouse

Bold and witty, rebellious and captivating – a great way to kick off the year 2025, together with our audience. Also joining us: Till Eulenspiegel and his Merry Pranks, compiled and turned into a symphonic poem by the Bavarian magician of sound, Richard Strauss. Indeed, this is a milestone in orchestra literature. It is masterfully orchestrated, and was premiered almost exactly 130 years ago by the Gürzenich Orchestra in Cologne.

And go - New Year`s Concert

And off we go – New Year's Concert

Music includes all of Strauss’ greats such as the Fledermaus Overture, Thunder and Lightning Polka, The Emperor Waltz, Radetzky March and, of course, The Blue Danube!

BSO: New Year’s Day Viennese Gala

Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts

New Year's Concert 2025

The swirling majesty and joyous sounds of the traditional Viennese Gala will see you spinning into the New Year with a flourish! This year’s sparkling concert brings you all of your favourite waltzes, polkas and marches by Johann Strauss and his contemporaries.

New Year’s Day Viennese Gala

Digital New years conert 2025

Baumgartner Casino

Royal Northern Sinfonia’s new Principal Guest Conductor Nil Venditti leads our joyful New Year’s Day celebration, with sparkling soprano Jennifer France and home orchestra Royal Northern Sinfonia.

Viennese New Year's Day Concert

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music

Guest performance in Arnstadt New Year's Eve concert • SOLD OUT

In the 4th symphony concert, the State Orchestra presents itself in a Christmassy way: Josef Strauss' Polka puts the hall in a holiday mood right at the beginning of the concert. The following suite from Erich Wolfgang Korngold's pantomime "The Snowman" tells the story of Colombine and Pierrot, who disguises himself as a snowman in order to win over his lover. Korngold composed "The Snowman" when he was just 11 years old and was described as a musical prodigy by Gustav Mahler and Richard Strauss, among others. The orchestration was carried out by his teacher Alexander von Zemlinsky.

4th Symphony Concert

Staatstheater Braunschweig

Experience the magic of the holiday season with "A Viennese Waltz Christmas" presented by the Houston Symphony under the baton of esteemed Music Director Juraj Valčuha. This enchanting concert invites you to waltz into the festivities with a selection of glittering musical pieces by the legendary Johann and Josef Strauss. From the sprightly rhythms of polkas to the sweeping melodies of the iconic Blue Danube Waltz, this event promises an evening of delightful entertainment that will have you dancing in your seat.

Set against the sparkling backdrop of Jones Hall, adorned with festive decorations and a majestic 25-foot Christmas tree, the concert offers the perfect setting for creating unforgettable holiday memories. Whether capturing the perfect holiday selfie or simply soaking in the festive atmosphere, attendees are in for a treat.

The program features a variety of waltzes, each lasting approximately 8-10 minutes, making it an ideal choice for families or those new to classical music concerts. Highlights include Johann Strauss Jr.'s "Kaiser-Walzer," "Egyptischer Marsch," and the "Die Fledermaus Overture," alongside Josef Strauss's "Die Libelle" and "Feuerfest," among others.

Conductor Juraj Valčuha, known for his expressive depth and elegant style, promises to bring these timeless pieces to life with his dynamic conducting and deep musical understanding.

This exclusive concert is currently available to subscribers only, offering them the chance to secure their seats for a season filled with musical wonders. The performances are scheduled for December 7, 2024, at 7:30 PM, and December 8, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Jones Hall.

Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the joy and beauty of Viennese waltzes this holiday season with the Houston Symphony.

A Viennese Waltz Christmas

Jones Hall

National holiday concert

Congress Center

Guest performance in Weißenfels »On the Hunt«

ISO Artistic Advisor Jun Märkl and Concertmaster Kevin Lin take musical flight in this program inspired by airborne animals. Hear colorful musical depictions of nightingales, larks, swallows, and a bat with music by Stravinsky, Vaughan-Williams, Respighi, and the Strauss Family. 

In Flight: Strauss, Stravinsky, and Respighi

Hilbert Circle Theatre

 is a traditional Viennese new year's concert with music written by, among others, Johann Strauss the Younger and Franz Lehár. Manfred Honeck is the conductor, and Mari Eriksmoen is the soloist.

New Year's Concert Manfred Honeck Mari Eriksmoen

Oslo Concert Hall

This season's New Year's Concert is a traditional Viennese new year's concert with music written by, among others, Johann Strauss the Younger and Franz Lehár. Manfred Honeck is the conductor, and Mari Eriksmoen is the soloist.

New Year's Concert

Jessie Montgomery's Lunar Songs will feature Charlie Whitacker and Lukas Foss' Concerto for Oboe and Chamber Orchestra will feature Chiara Rackerby.

SRSYO Fall Concert To the Moon

Green Music Center

A sparkling New Year's celebration with Martyn Brabbins and guests! 

With glitter and champagne we celebrate the new year atMalmö Live Concert Halland hearMalmö Symphony Orchestrashine with sparkling virtuosity.  

New Year's Gala 2025

Malmo Live Concert Hall

In 2025, the "Waltz King" Johann Strauss II would have celebrated his 200th birthday – and this, of course, deserves a fitting celebration outside of his native Vienna. The NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra is dedicating its New Year's Eve and New Year's Day concerts to the man of seemingly inexhaustible creativity. The North German orchestra thus joins the Viennese tradition of t

NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra / Katharina Konradi / Manfred Honeck

Guest performance in Arnstadt New Year's Eve concert • SOLD OUT •

Theater in the castle garden

The swirling majesty and joyous sounds of the traditional Viennese Gala will see you spinning into the New Year with a flourish! Merry waltzes, polkas and marches from Johann Strauss II, his family and contemporaries fill this sparkling concert evening that will transport you from your seat in the concert hall all the way into the traditional gala halls of Vienna.

New Year's Concert "Between Vienna and Buenos Aires"

Ring in 2026 in style with The Syracuse Orchestra! With a program of rousing music in the Viennese tradition of New Year’s polkas, marches, and waltzes, you’ll be tapping your feet and inviting your neighbor to dance.

Viennese New Year

Inspiration Hall

Celebrated pianist Leif Ove Andsnes tours the world with Beethoven’s piano concertos. Now he returns to Gothenburg with the light and gently floaty Piano Concerto No. 3. Conductor Magnus Fryklund and the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra also present festive New Year music.

Beethoven with Leif Ove Andsnes

Göteborgs Symfoniker

New Year's Concert in the afternoon »Between Vienna and Buenos Aires«

Celebrate the arrival of the New Year in true Viennese style with Welsh National Opera’s toe-tapping take on the world-famous New Year’s Concert in Vienna. WNO Orchestra will fill the air with a delightful selection of waltzes, polkas, and dances to lift the spirits and welcome the year ahead in style.

Josef Strauss

Events

Upcoming events

Jan 5, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026

Guest performance in Weißenfels New Year's Concert · Jenaer Philharmonie

30 - 31 Dec, 2025

New Year's Gala 2025 · Malmö Symphony Orchestra

Dec 30, 2025 - Jan 1, 2026

NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra / Katharina Konradi / Manfred Honeck · Elbphilharmonie

Dec 31, 2025

Guest performance in Arnstadt New Year's Eve concert • SOLD OUT • · Jenaer Philharmonie

Jan 1, 2026

New Year’s Day Viennese Gala · Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

Past events

12 - 13 Dec, 2025

Christmas with the Waltz King · Münchner Rundfunkorchester

Nov 2, 2025

Coffee Concert No. 2 »On the Road Through Europe« · Jenaer Philharmonie

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