The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra welcomed the year 2023 with its traditional concert this Sunday, with the rhythm of waltzes and polkas from the Strauss family. christmas concert, for the first time in its history girls choir and here is an attempt protest by an environmental group.
The Philharmonic presented 15 pieces, 14 of which had never been played in over eighty years, in the main program, under the direction of master Franz Welser-Möst, in front of nearly 2,000 people in the packed Golden Hall of the “Wiener Musikverein”. the history of this concert
Of the 15 pieces, 12 were works of the legendary Strauss family, most (8) composed by the patriarch Johann Strauss Sr.’s son Josef (1827-1870) and the middle of three composer brothers (together with Johann Jr.). and Edward).
The Austrian maestro, who has been declared a lover of Josef Strauss’ music, also admitted that his favorite piece of the 2023 Concert is the “Pearls of Love” waltz presented in the second part of the recital.
After two editions (2021 and 2022) marked by the coronavirus pandemic, the 83rd New Year’s Eve Concert can be held this Sunday without sanitary restrictions.
A historic premiere took place on the tenth track of the morning, when a girls’ choir debuted at this concert on Josef Strauss’s French polka “Heiterer Muth” (Joyful Courage).
The girls of the “Wiener Chormädchen” choir, aged 9 to 14, sang together with their famous colleagues from the “Vienna Boys Choir”, which is celebrating its 525th anniversary this year.
Finally, two of the best-known tips: Johann Strauss Jr.’s “Blue Danube” waltz and Johann Strauss Sr.’s “Radetzky Walk”, accompanied by wild applause from the audience.
Shortly before the end of Concert 2023, the Vienna Philharmonic announced that Concert 2024 will be led by German conductor Christian Thielemann.