New Year’s Concert Vienna Style: A Celebration with the VRAO (2025/2026)
While “Vienna Kings of Waltz” promises a grand spectacle of music and dance, the Vienna Royal Artist Orchestra (VRAO) recognizes that audiences may also crave a more intimate and traditional New Year’s concert experience. To cater to this desire, the VRAO is proud to present “New Year’s Concert Vienna Style”, a series of elegant concerts taking place alongside the “Vienna Kings of Waltz” tour in December 2025 and January 2026.
A Refined Musical Experience:
“New Year’s Concert Vienna Style” will offer a refined and authentic Viennese concert experience, focusing purely on the exquisite music of the Strauss dynasty and their contemporaries. Without the visual spectacle of ballet, these concerts will place the spotlight solely on the virtuosity of the VRAO and the captivating melodies of Vienna’s golden age.
Highlights of the Program:
- Beloved Waltzes: Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of waltzes like “The Blue Danube,” “Tales from the Vienna Woods,” and “Emperor Waltz.”
- Lively Polkas: Tap your feet to the infectious energy of polkas like “Thunder and Lightning” and “Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka.”
- Enchanting Marches: Feel the grandeur of Vienna with marches like the “Radetzky March” and the “Persian March.”
- Operetta Gems: Enjoy selections from beloved operettas like Die Fledermaus and The Merry Widow, featuring renowned vocal soloists.
Intimate Venues:
To enhance the intimacy of the experience, “New Year’s Concert Vienna Style” will be performed in smaller, more acoustically refined venues within the cities on the tour schedule. This will allow for a closer connection between the audience and the musicians, creating a truly special and memorable experience.
Possible Venues:
While the exact venues will vary by city, here are some examples of the types of spaces that might be chosen:
- Chamber halls within larger concert complexes: These halls offer excellent acoustics and a more intimate setting compared to grand concert halls.
- Historic theaters: Many cities have beautiful historic theaters that provide a charming and elegant atmosphere for classical music performances.
- University concert halls: University concert halls often boast excellent acoustics and are well-suited for chamber orchestra performances.
A Complementary Experience:
“New Year’s Concert Vienna Style” is designed to complement the “Vienna Kings of Waltz” tour, offering audiences a choice between two distinct but equally enchanting ways to celebrate the New Year with the VRAO.
Stay Tuned:
Specific dates, venues, and ticketing information for “New Year’s Concert Vienna Style” will be announced in the coming months. Be sure to follow the VRAO on their official website and social media channels for the latest updates.