Gala Concert for the Chinese New Year 2024

SUN, 11.02.2024

SUNDAY | 19.30 Uhr

GALA CONCERT FOR THE
CHINESE NEW YEAR

Musikverein Vienna, Golden Hal

In January 2024, the Chinese New Year Concert in the Golden Hall of the Vienna Musikverein captivated its audience with a unique musical performance. Philharmonic Generations Vienna created a wonderful connection between Eastern and Western sounds. Set against the magnificent backdrop of the Golden Hall, one of the most renowned concert halls in the world, the concert was part of the Vienna Sound of Spring Festival and became a special cultural highlight.

The Chinese New Year Concert in the Golden Hall symbolizes the growing friendship and cultural exchange between China and Austria. The combination of traditional Chinese and classical Western music fascinated the audience, offering an unparalleled experience. The exceptionally talented young musicians, guided by experienced members such as Günter Seifert and Johann Hindler from the Vienna Philharmonic, contributed to the outstanding quality of the performance.

The Chinese New Year Concert in the Golden Hall remains an unforgettable celebration of music and friendship in 2024, harnessing the power of art to build bridges between cultures and connect people’s hearts.

Program

JOHANN STRAUSS SOHN
Ouvertüre zur Operette „Die Fledermaus“

WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART
Konzert für zwei Klaviere und Orchester Es-Dur, KV 365 – Allegro

JOHANN STRAUSS SOHN
Frühlingsstimmen. Walzer, op. 410

JIN WEI
Zwei Gedichte aus der klassischen chinesischen Poesie „Der Phönixkamm“

WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART
Konzert für Klarinette und Orchester A-Dur, KV 622 – 2. Satz (Adagio)

FELIX MENDELSSOHN BARTHOLDY
Rondo brillant, op. 29

HUANZHI LI
Frühlingsfest-Ouvertüre

JOHANN STRAUSS SOHN / JOSEF STRAUSS
Pizzicato-Polka

GIOACCHINO ROSSINI
„Una voce poco fa“ aus der Oper „Der Barbier von Sevilla”

JOHANN STRAUSS SOHN
Egyptischer Marsch, op. 335
Stürmisch in Lieb’ und Tanz. Polka, op. 393
An der schönen blauen Donau. Walzer, op. 314

HE ZHANHAO / CHEN GANG
Die Legende von Liang Shanbo und Zhu Yingtai. Violinkonzert

JIN WEI
Jasmin und Edelweiss

JOHANN STRAUSS VATER
Radetzky Marsch, op. 228

Cast

Philharmonic Generations Vienna
Chor der China National Opera
Chor des RUC EMBA
Yunzhi Liu Violine
Christopher Hinterhuber Klavier
Rong Shi Klavier
Wei Shi Klavier
Johann Hindler Klarinette
Dong Cao Sopran
Haoyuan Li Sopran
Li Yang Mezzosopran
Wei Gao Tenor
Friedrich Pfeiffer Dirigent