Attila Glatz Concert Productions presents
Strauss Symphony of America
Nir Kabaretti, conductor (Vienna)
Rebecca Nelsen, soprano (Vienna)
Thomas Weinhappel, baritone (Vienna)
Featuring dancers from
Europaballett St.Pölten (Austria) &
International Champion Ballroom Dancers
Johann Strauss, Jr.
Overture to Die Fledermaus
Franz Lehár
“Vilia,” from Merry Widow
Soprano
Franz Lehár
Ballsirenen Waltzes
Ballroom
Emmerich Kálmán
“Ganz ohne Weiber geht die Chose nicht,” from Gypsy Princess
Tenor
Eduard Strauss
Carmen Quadrille, Op. 134
Gaetano Donizetti
“Chacun le sait,” from Daughter of the Regiment
Soprano
Johann Strauss, Jr.
“Das eine kann ich nicht verzeih’n,” from Wiener Blut
Duet
Johann Strauss, Jr.
Auf der Jagd Polka, Op. 373
Ballet
—Intermission—
Franz von Suppé
Overture to Light Cavalry
Franz Lehár
“Da geh’ ich zu Maxim,” from Merry Widow
Tenor
Johann Strauss, Jr.
Rosen aus dem Süden Waltzes, Op. 388
Ballet
Johann Strauss, Jr.
“Schwipslied,” from A Night in Venice
Soprano
Johann & Josef Strauss
Pizzicato Polka
Polka
Johann Strauss, Jr.
Vom Donaustrande Polka, Op. 356
Ballroom
Emmerich Kálmán
“Das ist die Liebe,” from Gypsy Princess
Duet
Josef Strauss
Ohne Sorgen Polka, Op. 271
Distinguished guests,
Welcome to the 30th Anniversary tour of Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert! For three decades, this concert has enchanted audiences across North America with the elegance of Viennese waltzes, operetta gems, and radiant performers.
From its first performance in 1995 to its more than one million patrons today, Salute to Vienna’s artistic vision has made this event a beloved holiday tradition.
May this milestone year shine with musical brilliance and heartfelt connection and may the spirit of Vienna’s golden era live on through every waltz, every note, and every performance.
Happy New Year!
Today, you are joining us for a milestone occasion: the 30th anniversary of Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert. Each holiday season, this concert gives us the chance to look back on the year that’s passed. Today, however, we can’t help but reflect on how much has changed since we first brought this beloved Viennese tradition to North America 30 years ago.
We owe the tremendous success of Salute to Vienna to audiences across the continent, including yourselves. By being here today, you join more than one million audience members who have put their love of music, art, and cultural diversity at the heart of their New Year’s celebrations. The artists appearing in today’s concert have all traveled a great distance to bring this life-affirming tradition to you. They are some of the finest European artists in their fields, and it is our privilege to share their talents with you once again.
Although the world is a much different place than it was 30 years ago, our values have remained the same. This concert is a reminder that, no matter where we come from or what language we speak, we are all united by the universal power of music.
Thank you for joining us for this celebration of hope, optimism, and beauty.
Grant funding has been provided by the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners through a grant award from the Middlesex County Cultural and Arts Trust Fund. For information on events, go to MiddlesexCountyCulture.com
