The renowned Vienna Philharmonic rings in the New Year with its annual concert from Vienna's Musikverein, conducted for the first time by Yannick Nézet-Séguin, featuring performances by the Vienna State Ballet and location segments hosted by Hugh Bonneville.
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Musical Selections:
- Franz von Suppè – Overture to “The Beautiful Galatea”
- Josephine Weinlich – “Siren Songs” Polka
- Josef Strauss – “Woman’s Dignity” Waltz
- Johann Strauss II – Diplomats’ Polka
- Florence Price – Rainbow Waltz
- Hans Christian Lumbye – Copenhagen Stream Railway Galop
- Johann Strauss II – “Roses from the South” Waltz
- Johann Strauss II – Egyptian March
- Josef Strauss – “Palms of Peace” Waltz
- Philipp Fahrbach – “Circus” Quick Polka
- Johann Strauss II – “The Beautiful Blue Danube” Waltz
- Johann Strauss Sr. – Radetzky March
Locations:
From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2026 will feature various locations including The MAK Museum Vienna (Museum of Applied Arts), the House of Music, the Imperial Treasury, and the Hofburg Palace.
Notable Talent:
- Hugh Bonneville – host, actor, “Masterpiece: Downton Abbey,” “Downton Abbey” and “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale”
- Yannick Nézet-Séguin – Five-time Grammy Award winner and Music Director of the Metropolitan Opera
Noteworthy Facts:
- This is Yannick Nézet-Séguin’s first time conducting the New Year’s Day concert following his time leading the orchestra for the 2023 Summer Night Concert
- This is Hugh Bonneville’s ninth consecutive year acting as host for the New Year’s Concert.
