When she disappears to judge a competition to find the Greatest Orchestra in the World, there’s only one thing for it – they’re going to have to audition! But who will join their orchestra? Find out as the London Philharmonic Orchestra and presenter Polly Ives tell the lively story of Stan and Mabel, based on the book by Jason Chapman with music by Paul Rissmann. With plenty of audience interaction throughout, as well as a selection of exciting orchestral pieces your family will love, this is sure to be an unforgettable first concert experience for young music-lovers aged 5 and above.

FUNharmonics: Stan and Mabel

Royal Festival Hall

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.

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Two Sides of Vienna

Bard College

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

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.

Eduard Strauss

Events

Upcoming events

Jan 1, 2025

Viennese New Year's Day Concert · Royal Northern Sinfonia

Jan 17, 2025

A New Year’s Celebration: WNO Orchestra · Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama

Past events

Oct 26, 2024

FUNharmonics: Stan and Mabel · London Philharmonic Orchestra

15 - 17 Sep, 2023

Two Sides of Vienna · Bard College

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