BSO: New Year Viennese Gala

Johann Strauss Favourites
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 that will transport you from your seat in the concert hall all the way into the traditional gala halls of Vienna.
This evening of joyous music includes all of Strauss’ greats such as the Fledermaus Overture, Thunder and Lightning Polka, Radetzky March and, of course, The Blue Danube! This beguiling performance that will ensure a glamorous start to your New Year!
Tom Fetherstonhaugh Conductor
Claudia Boyle Soprano
Programme:
Franz von Suppé Light Cavalry Overture
Johann Strauss II Annen-Polka
Josef Strauss Friedenspalmen Waltzer (Palms of Peace)
Johann Strauss II Mein Herr Marquis from Die Fledermaus
Johann Strauss II Emperor Waltz
Josef Strauss Village Swallows from Austria Waltz
Lehár Vilja’s Lied from Merry Widow
Johann Strauss II Wiener Blut (Vocal Version)
Offenbach Can-Can from Orpheus in the Underworld
Johann Strauss II Tik-Tak Polka
Josef Strauss Ohne Sorgen! (No Worries!), Polka Schnell