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The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra's traditional programme of music live from the Musikverein, alongside specially filmed performances by the Vienna State Ballet.

Daniel Barenboim conducts the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in their traditional New Year's Day concert live from the Musikverein. Alongside waltzes, polkas and marches from the Strauss family, the programme features music by Richard Strauss as well as specially filmed performances by the Vienna State Ballet, choreographed by Ashley Page and with costumes designed by Vivienne Westwood.

1 hour, 24 minutes

Music Played

  • Eduard Strauss

    Helena Quadrille, op. 14

    Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic.
  • Josef Strauss

    Olive Branch Waltz, op. 207

    Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic.
  • Johann Strauss II

    Caroline Gallop, op. 21

    Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic.
  • Johann Strauss II

    Egyptian March, op. 335

    Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic.
  • Johann Strauss II

    Seid umschlungen, Millionen. Walzer, op. 443

    Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic.
  • Johann Strauss II

    Tempestuous in Love and Dance, Fast Polka, op. 393

    Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic.
  • Johann Strauss II

    Overture to the Operetta "Waldmeister"

    Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic.
  • Johann Strauss II

    Klipp-Klapp, Gallop, op. 466

    Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic.
  • Johann Strauss II

    Tales from the Vienna Woods, Waltz, op. 325

    Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic.
  • Josef Hellmesberger, Jr.

    Vielliebchen, Polka française, op. 1

    Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic.
  • Josef Strauss

    Bouquet Polka, Fast Polka, op. 188

    Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic.
  • Richard Strauss

    Moonlight Music from the Opera "Capriccio"

    Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic.
  • Josef Lanner

    The Romantics, Waltz, op. 167

    Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic.
  • Josef Strauss

    Teasing, Polka mazur, op. 262

    Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic.
  • Josef Strauss

    Shenanigans, Fast Polka, op. 98

    Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic.
  • Léo Delibes

    Variation dansée (Pizzicati) from the Ballet “Sylvia”

    Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic.
  • Josef Strauss

    Dynamiden, Waltz, op. 173

    Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic.
  • Josef Strauss

    Without a Care, Fast Polka, op. 271

    Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic.

Credits

RoleContributor
PresenterPetroc Trelawny
ProducerFrancesca Kemp
DirectorMichael Beyer
ConductorDaniel Barenboim
OrchestraVienna Philharmonic Orchestra
PerformerVienna State Ballet

Broadcast

BBC Radio 3 coverage

BBC Radio 3 coverage

The concert at the Musikverein Large Hall is also broadcast on BBC Radio 3.

BBC Music: Vienna Philharmonic

BBC Music: Vienna Philharmonic

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