The programme for the last evening in Trieste dances from musical Vienna to the whole world, circling around Italy again and again. Petr Popelka and the Wiener Symphoniker slowly move with Johann Strauss Sohn and his Gruß an Wien to the land Where the Lemons Blossom and finally spend A Night in Venice. Of course, the polka Auf Ferienreisen is also performed. The second part of the programme includes works by Giacomo Puccini (Preludio sinfonico), Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (Capriccio Italien) and the interlude to Franz Schmidt's opera Notre Dame. The programme closes with the Strauss waltz Roses from the South. An atmospheric evening that will also be recorded by ORF and broadcast to the world from Trieste.

Springtime from Vienna

Politeama Rossetti/Rossetti Theatre

Experience an evening of musical brilliance with the Symphony of Southeast Texas as they present "Ode to Joy" at the Julie Rogers Theatre for the Performing Arts. This captivating concert, part of the Classics Series, features an exquisite selection of compositions that promise to enchant and inspire. The program opens with the lively and spirited "Die Fledermaus Overture" by Johann Strauss, setting a jubilant tone for the evening. Following this, the audience will be treated to the intricate and dynamic "Concerto Grosso" by Ellen Taaffe Zwilich, showcasing the orchestra's versatility and technical prowess.

The highlight of the night is undoubtedly Ludwig van Beethoven's monumental Symphony No. 9, a masterpiece that has resonated through the ages with its powerful themes of unity and joy. Under the baton of guest conductor Ronald White, alongside Maestro Chelsea Tipton II, the Symphony of Southeast Texas will bring this iconic work to life, accompanied by the SOST Chorus. The performance promises to be a profound and moving experience, celebrating the enduring power of Beethoven's final symphony.

Join the Symphony of Southeast Texas for an unforgettable evening of classical music, where each note and harmony will transport you to a world of artistic excellence and emotional depth.

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Ode to Joy!

Julie Rogers Theatre

Concert in the Musikverein

Vienna Music Society

New Year's Concert 2025

Uckermärkische Bühnen Schwedt

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

Volkshaus Jena

New Year's Concert

Bürgerhaus Neuenhagen

Kulturkirche event center

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

Conductor Eduardo Strausser and the Hallé are joined by enchanting soprano Alexandra Lowe for a whirl around the ballrooms of Vienna in this traditional New Year concert. Featuring the lively overture to Die Fledermaus, the playful rhythms of Tritsch-Tratsch Polka and the romantic strains of Lehar’s Vilja, this concert is the perfect way to spend a January afternoon.

Viennese New Year

The Bridgewater Hall

This New Year's concert is full of passion, temperament and great opera and operetta hits. We present stirring melodies by Rossini and the Strauss family that are as popular as pop songs. You will also hear Brahms' "Hungarian Dances" and the most beautiful melodies from George Bizet's "Carmen".

Kleist Forum

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

Theater im Schlossgarten

Last Night of the Year

Gasteig HP8

Experience the enchantment of Viennese Christmas at our spectacular concert!

Viennese Christmas Spectacular by Candlelight

St George's Hall

Enjoy our musical pantomime, Beauty and the Beast from Richards. David Leonard, of Matilda fame, narrates with orchestral accompaniment arranged by the orchestra’s Musical Director, Darrell Davison. Delight in the wonderful melodies of Morning from Grieg’s Peer Gynt, Lehar’s Gold & Silver Waltzes, and the Strauss’ Cuckoo Polka. Feel your spirits lift with the exciting Polovtsian Dances from Borodin and Gopak from Khachaturian. Or, simply get into the mood for Christmas with festive favourites including Anderson’s A Christmas Festival and The Snow Maiden Suite from Rimsky-Korsakov.

Epsom Symphony Orchestra: Christmas Concert

The Ashley Centre

After the successful Loriot festival concert last November, the Munich Symphony Orchestra is presenting a multifaceted program under the direction of Olivier Tardy to mark the start of the 200th anniversary of the waltz king Johann Strauss (son). Udo Wachtveitl, who is also known as a crime scene detective and speaker, will once again lead the concert and the exciting life of Johann Strauss.

200 Years of Johann Strauss

Join the GGFSO" class="css-u850" data-mark-multiple="true">GGFSO as we waltz around Vienna. This evening of fun will start with dance lessons with friends, and continue with a night of food and festivities with music from the members of the GGFSO.

A Night in Vienna | Waltz Harvest Gala

University of North Dakota Memorial Union

This performance is free and open for general seating.


Junior Recital: Evelyn Ortman, soprano and Yeon-Kyung Kim, piano

Western Illinois University

Winter Romance

Jefferson Center

The grandson and last professional musician of the Strauss dynasty, Eduard Strauss II, revived the idea of ​​the family orchestra by founding the Vienna Johann Strauss Orchestra. Since then, the orchestra has performed all over the world, presenting the works of the Strauss dynasty - above all the celebratory melodies of their artistic ancestors, the two "Waltz Kings", Johann Strauss (father) and Johann Strauss (son).

Vienna Johann Strauss Orchestra / Johannes Wildner 2024

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

True to tradiotion, the New Year's Concert is played at Mauhaugsalen, Lillehammer. This 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 Maihaugsalen Manfred Honeck Mari Eriksmoen

Maihaugsalen

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.

Oslo Concert Hall

Don’t miss our first concert of the season, Viennese Gala, featuring Maestro George Stelluto and guest artist Robert Chen, Chicago Symphony Orchestra‘s Concertmaster. The concert features Rossini’s “William Tell Overture”, Beethoven’s “Violin Concerto”, and Johann Strauss, Jr.’s beloved waltzes, polkas, and overture for a Viennese-style celebration of the season!

The Viennese Gala Concert will take place on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 3 pm at the Peoria Civic Center Theater.

Viennese Gala Concert

Peoria Civic Center Theater

DUEN is looking forward to once again participating in the Classic Days festival - this year with the theme "Humour, play and laughter". As usual, we play two different concert programs at the festival. You can also experience the program for this concert at concerts on 29 and 30 September.

At the concert you can hear, among other things, Mozart's "Eine kleine Nachtmusik" and Dvorák's well-known "Humoreske". The Dutch/British violinist Daniel Rowland is soloist in both Felix Mendelssohn's early violin concerto in D minor, Alexander Raskatov's beautiful "Five minutes of WA Mozart's life" for violin and string orchestra and the world's most played piece of music, "Tango Jalousi".

Classic days – Eine Große Nachtmusik

Lemvig High School

Jysk Musikteater

Venø After School

Enjoy an Autumn festival complete with Bavarian music and refreshments to embrace the sights, sounds, and tastes of the season.   A cash bar, provided by Harvey’s Garden and food truck with food for purchase will be available before and during this performance.



Oktoberfest

The Syracuse Orchestra

The concert opens with an overture of music from Lehár’s well-known 1905 operetta The Merry Widow, which was compiled in 1940 for the Vienna Philharmonic in celebration of the composer’s 70th birthday. This is followed by two dance pieces: Eduard Strauss’ train-themed polka Bahn frei!, and his brother Johann Jr.’s majestic Emperor Waltz, written to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the crowning of Emperor Franz Josef.

Two Sides of Vienna

Bard College

We begin our 12th season, Summer Romance, with a mesmerizing evening of love, passion, and artistic brilliance at our Lovestruck Fundraising Gala. Every moment in this fantastic performance is an invitation to embrace the magic of music, passion, and the indomitable spirit of love.
 
Enjoy a beverage and a tasty treat during intermission, and peruse our silent auction. With a carefully curated selection of items, you might just discover that perfect little something to make your
​heart skip a beat.

2023: Lovestruck Gala - Litha Symphony Orchestra

Litha Symphony Orchestra

**Event Description: Der Rosenkavalier & Operatic Favorites - May 2023**

Join Orchestra Santa Monica for an enchanting afternoon of operatic masterpieces at the Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center's Eli and Edythe Broad Stage. This special event, "Der Rosenkavalier & Operatic Favorites," will take place on May 7, 2023, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

**Event Details:**
- **Date:** May 7, 2023
- **Time:** 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- **Venue:** Eli and Edythe Broad Stage, 1310 11th Street, Santa Monica, California, 90401

**Program:**
- Verdi: La Forza del Destino Overture
- Richard Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier Suite
- Mozart: Papagena & Papageno, from The Magic Flute
- Bernstein: Glitter and Be Gay, from Candide
- Verdi: La donna e mobile, from Rigoletto
- Mozart: Soava sia il vento, from Cosi Fan Tutte
- Puccini: Bevo al tuo fresco sorriso, from La Rondine
- Johann Strauss II: Champagne Song, from Die Fledermaus

**Performers:**
- **Conductor:** Roger Kalia
- **Guest Conductor:** Fred Scholder
- **Soprano:** Katherine Polit
- **Mezzo Soprano:** Alejandra Martinez
- **Tenor:** Nicholas Preston
- **Baritone:** Abdiel Gonzalez

This performance promises to be a delightful experience, showcasing some of the most beloved pieces from the operatic repertoire. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy a beautiful selection of operatic favorites performed by talented musicians and vocalists.

**Note:** This performance does not constitute an endorsement by Santa Monica College.

Mark your calendars and prepare for an afternoon of musical splendor!

Der Rosenkavalier & Operatic Favorites

Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center

Calgary’s rising star Kevin Chen, winner of the International Franz Liszt Piano Competition (2021) and the Concours de Genève (2022), returns to the Winspear stage to play Beethoven’s thrilling and popular “Emperor” Piano Concerto. Rossini's light-hearted overture from The Barber of Seville is a playful ray of musical sunshine and the perfect prelude to a comedy.

Kevin Chen Plays Beethoven's Emperor

Winspear Centre

The 2025 Spring Gala highlights Balanchine’s fondness for the waltz with the monumental five-part Vienna Waltzes, featuring opulent settings, sumptuous costumes, and 50 dancers in dreamlike motion.

Spring Gala

Lincoln Center

A supremely well-crafted ballet performed in tutus and set to the sparkling music of Mozart, Divertimento No. 15 illustrates Balanchine’s unsurpassed gift for exploring the variety and richness of classical choreography. Vienna Waltzes, a ballet in five parts set to music from Johann Strauss II, Franz Léhar, and Richard Strauss, is Balanchine’s variously hued tribute to the Austrian capital at its cultural apex in the 19th Century.

All Balanchine II

Comprising titled musicians of the National Symphony Orchestra, this acclaimed ensemble presents chamber music classics.

Kennedy Center Chamber Players: Summer Concert

Kennedy Center

9th Chamber Music Concert in the Vienna State Opera

Vienna State Opera

20 years ago, Lyric Opera of the North’s very first event featured scenes from Die Fledermaus. What better way to celebrate our anniversary than with a beautiful new production of this operetta that is an ode to bubbles, waltzes, masked balls, and shimmery melodies!

Die Fledermaus

NorShor Theatre

Overtures by Rossini and Johann Strauss are paired with Boccherini's Cello Concerto and Mendelssohn's "Italian" Symphony in a program that celebrates la dolce vita.

Notes from Italy at Boordy Vineyards

Boordy Vineyards Inc

Bask in the glow of a starry sky as the BSO brings a luminous program to the vineyard. This evening of flowing, graceful music features shimmering dances by Strauss and Shostakovich, folk-inspired charm from Dvořák, and the radiant Concertino for Harp by Germaine Tailleferre.

Sunset Serenades at Boordy Vineyards

Named Gramophone’s 2023 Young Artist of the Year, violinist Stella Chen has dazzled audiences worldwide and now makes her highly anticipated Vancouver debut with Saint-Saëns’ mesmerizing Third Violin Concerto. Conductor David Danzmayr, Music Director of the Oregon Symphony, brings his dynamic energy to Schubert’s enigmatic “Unfinished Symphony.” The evening culminates in pure splendor with Richard Strauss’ shimmering suite from his sophisticated Viennese comedy, Der Rosenkavalier.

Saint-Saëns’ Third Violin Concerto

Orpheum

Homage to Johann Bouquet

„Alle 100 Jahre wieder“

Music Director Emeritus for Life Riccardo Muti returns with an all-time orchestral favorite: Dvořák’s New World Symphony. Its glorious melodies capture the folk songs and spirituals the composer heard in America, dosed with a heartfelt longing for his Czech homeland. Composed in 1939, Hindemith’s majestic Mathis der Maler portrays an eminent Renaissance artist’s struggles against political repression.

Muti Conducts Strauss, Hindemith & Dvořák 9

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Following a sold-out performance in 2023, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra returns with the illustrious Maestro Riccardo Muti, bringing the sweeping romance of The Gypsy Baron to the dramatic power of Hindemith's Mathis der Maler, and the rhythmic intensity of Ravel's beloved, Spanish-inspired ballet Boléro.

Johann Strauss II

Events

Upcoming events

May 8, 2025

Spring Gala · New York City Ballet

9 - 11 May, 2025

All Balanchine II · New York City Ballet

May 11, 2025

Kennedy Center Chamber Players: Summer Concert · National Symphony Orchestra

May 17, 2025

9th Chamber Music Concert in the Vienna State Opera · Wiener Philharmoniker

13 - 15 Jun, 2025

Die Fledermaus · Lyric Opera of the North

Past events

Apr 13, 2025

Springtime from Vienna · Wiener Symphoniker

Apr 5, 2025

Ode to Joy! · Symphony of Southeast Texas

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