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The Most Glamorous

NEW YEAR'S CONCERT IN CHICAGO

Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert in Chicago

Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center

Based on Vienna's beloved Neujahrskonzert

29 year old tradition with hundreds of performances

Thousands of returning patrons

European singers & dancers

Fireworks Show

A five-star New Year's Concert for the whole family

December 29, 2024 2:30pm

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Phone number:

312.294.3000

Date and time subject to change.

Cast

Imre Kollár
Imre Kollár

Conductor

Mónika Fischl
Mónika Fischl

Soprano

Martin Piskorski
Martin Piskorski

Tenor

Featuring dancers from Europaballett (Austria)
Featuring dancers from Europaballett (Austria)

HANDPICKED SINGERS

THE DRAMA OF STRAUSS 

Operetta Arias

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Escape to Vienna’s Golden Age!

Run Time: 2h 15m including intermission

Genre: Classical, Operetta & Ballet

Sung in German, English & Hungarian 

Salute to Vienna  -A rich cultural experience

Overview

Waltz into the new year with Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert, now a North American Tradition! This dazzling performance evokes a golden age of Viennese music, brimming with energy, merriment, and romance, and is a glorious re-creation of the beloved Neujahrskonzert, the concert that has welcomed the New Year for more than 80 years in Vienna and all over the world.

 

Led by a witty and charming conductor who is an expert in Viennese music, Salute to Vienna features a European cast of singers, ballroom dancers, and ballet that brings to life the music of Johann Strauss. Backed by the Strauss Symphony, the performance is rich with selections from beloved operettas, elegant dances, lively overtures, and the beautiful Blue Danube Waltz. Celebrate the start of the New Year with Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert, now a 29 year tradition.

Listen & explore

The musical program weaves select solos from Merry Widow, Die Fledermaus, and The Gypsy Princess with high energy, overtures and favourite waltzes and polka from the golden age of Vienna’s musical history. The music is easily recognizable and broadly appealing for a wide range of music lovers.

Voice of critics

"A rousing afternoon of music and dance"

– Washington Post (2021)

"A lavish production blending the beauty of dance, orchestral music, and vocal selections"

– Eloise Marie Valadez, NWI Times (2017)

"Like dollops of whipped cream over Sacher torte" 

– John von Rhein, Chicago Tribune (2005)

Sponsored by:

One million + audience members in the last 29 years.

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The Venue 

Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center

Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center

220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60604, USA

Important information

Ticket Prices:

$37 - $149

 Ordering by Phone:

312.294.3000

Box office hours: 

Monday to Saturday: 12pm - 6pm
Sunday: 12pm - 4pm

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