New Year, just how we like it: traditions, Strauss, the peace and elegance of the Austro-Hungarian ‘beautiful era’. Combining the noble traditions of Vienna’s New Year’s concerts with our own exciting innovations, our concert will be one of the most special New Year’s events in the city. Máté Hámori, our orchestra’s artistic director, will oversee the bilingual commentary of the show and ensure the musical quality.

Program

Suppé: Light Cavalry – Overture

Strauss: Phönix-Schwingen (Wings of the Phoenix) Waltz Op. 125

Stravinsky: The Firebird – Suite

Intermission

Strauss: Im Fluge – polka

Strauss: Pizzicato polka

Strauss: Tik-tak polka

Strauss: Wo die Zitronen blüh’n (Where the Lemons Blossom) – Waltz

Brahms: Hungarian Dances No. 1, 4, 5

Rezső Ott: Der Zigeunerprimas (The Gypsy Violinist)

Featuring: The Sárközy Collective

The Sárközy Collective, led by Hungarian Junior Prima and Liszt Ferenc Prize-winning violinist Lajos Sárközy, is an ensemble of exceptionally talented, award-winning young musicians. Together, they create a truly unique musical experience and a fresh, captivating sound that shatters genre boundaries. They combine Romani, jazz, and folk music elements with a classical foundation. They have performed as guest artists at numerous prestigious festivals and shared the stage with renowned bands across Europe. From the very first sound to the final note, their performances enthral the audience.