BSO: New Year Viennese Gala

Members presale: Friday 22nd May, 10am
General sale: Monday 25th May, 10am

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

Pre-show meals are available for this show.
Served in the Piano Bar from 5pm. Booking is highly recommended.
Call the Box Office on 01305 783225 to reserve your table.

Important Information

Please note that while the auditorium is seated, some guests may choose to stand or dance. If you wish to do so, please move to the sides or rear so seated guests can still enjoy the show. Some performances actively encourage dancing, please bear this in mind when booking, refunds will not be issued. For safety reasons, dancing is not permitted in the front row of the circle.