Strauss Symphony of America
Gregory Vajda, Conductor (Budapest)
Sera Gösch, Soprano (Vienna)
Brian Cheney, Tenor (New York)
Dancers from Europaballett (Austria) &
International Champion Ballroom Dancers
Gioachino RossiniOverture to William Tell
Emmerich Kálmán
“Heia in den Bergen,” from Gypsy Princess
Soprano
Franz Lehár
Ballsirenen Waltzes, Op. 335
Ballet
Franz Lehár
“Freunde, das Leben ist lebenswert!” from Giuditta
Tenor
Johann Strauss, Jr.
Wo die Zitronen Blüh’n! Waltzes, Op. 364
Ballroom
Franz Lehár
“Wer hat die Liebe uns ins Herz gesenkt?” from Land of Smiles
Duet
Johann Strauss, Jr.
Vom Donaustrande Polka, Op. 356
Ballet
Intermission
Johann Strauss, Jr.
Overture to Gypsy Baron
Franz Lehár
“Dein ist mein ganzes Herz,” from Land of Smiles
Tenor
Johann Strauss, Jr.
Wiener Blut Waltzes, Op. 354
Ballet
Franz Lehár
“Meine Lippen, sie küssen so heiss,” from Giuditta
Soprano
Johann Strauss, Jr.
Freikugeln Polka, Op. 326
Ballroom
Emmerich Kálmán
“Tanzen möcht' ich,” from Gypsy Princess
Duet
Johann Strauss, Jr.
Tik-Tak Polka, Op. 365 on themes from Die Fledermaus
Program and artists are subject to change without notice.
It is an absolute pleasure to welcome you back to Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert.
By attending this year’s concert, you are participating in a storied tradition. For well over 25 years, families, friends, and communities from all walks of life have come together in shared appreciation of these timeless waltzes, soaring overtures, and resplendent arias, and to celebrate the unique power of music to transcend language and culture.
Even in an increasingly complicated and turbulent world, the works of Johann Strauss and his contemporaries continue to shine through the darkness. This music offers a beacon of inspiration, joy, and hope for the days ahead.
Each year, this celebration reminds us all how important it is to find reasons to connect with one another, to indulge in the things that bring us joy, and to express our gratitude for all the blessings in our individual lives.
Thank you once again for welcoming 2024 with us in style! Marion and Attila Glatz
Founders of Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert recipients of the Austrian Government’s Decoration of Merit in Gold in recognition of their promotion of Viennese musical traditions.
It is my distinct pleasure to extend a warm welcome to audiences across North America. This cherished musical tradition, inspired by Vienna‘s Neujahrskonzert, transcends time and space, whisking you away to the golden age of music. With European talents, this series has grown into an unrivaled New Year’s spectacle. I would like to take this opportunity and congratulate the remarkable team behind Salute to Vienna—thank you for bringing the magic of Vienna’s New Year’s celebration to North America. Let’s welcome 2024 with the harmonious spirit of Salute to Vienna.
