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

Gasteig HP8

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.

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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

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.

New Year's Concert

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

Last Night of the Year

Experience the enchantment of Viennese Christmas at our spectacular concert!

Viennese Christmas Spectacular by Candlelight

St George's Hall

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

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

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.

Ode to Joy!

Julie Rogers Theatre

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.

Johann Strauss II

Events

Upcoming events

Dec 31, 2024

Last Night of the Year · Münchner Symphoniker

Dec 31, 2024

Viennese Christmas Spectacular by Candlelight · St George's Hall

4 - 6 Jan, 2025

Viennese New Year · The Hallé

Jan 8, 2025

BSO: New Year Viennese Gala · Weymouth Pavilion

Apr 5, 2025

Ode to Joy! · Symphony of Southeast Texas

Past events

Dec 1, 2024

Epsom Symphony Orchestra: Christmas Concert · Epsom Playhouse

Nov 10, 2024

200 Years of Johann Strauss · Münchner Symphoniker

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