With its mixture of German Romanticism and Norwegian folklore, Grieg's piano concerto not only delighted audiences at the time. Franz Liszt was also fascinated by the Nordic dance-like tone and the lush melodic arcs: a musical excursion into the Scandinavian expanse and atmospheric natural landscapes. Afterwards, another Romantic masterpiece will be heard when the audience is transported to the "New World" of America with Dvořák's 9th Symphony, where the Czech composer found inspiration for his composition.

Dvořák's "From the New World" & Grieg's Piano Concerto

Congress Center Villach

Three choreographies – three visions for a contemporary ballet. Visionary Dances brings together dance artists who have each found an individual approach to the academic dance and have taken classical ballet into new dimensions.

Visionary Dances

Vienna State Opera

Christopher Wheeldon, regarded as a natural heir to Frederick Ashton, bridges the legacies of Ashton and George Balanchine, both of whom deeply respected and influenced one another.

Yoko Kikuchi

Events

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Feb 24, 2026

Dvořák's "From the New World" & Grieg's Piano Concerto · Philharmonie Salzburg

Mar 27 - Apr 17, 2026

Visionary Dances · Wiener Staatsoper

Jun 29, 2026

Ballet Gala 2026 · Wiener Staatsoper

Future and recently performed repertoire

Piano in Piano Concerto by Grieg

Philharmonie Salzburg

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