25 October 2025 is Johann Strauss’ 200th anniversary. Awarded the freedom of the city in 1884, his melodies are an indelible part of Vienna’s cultural life. For marital reasons, he became a citizen of the duchy of Saxe-Coburg Gotha in 1886, a move that his home city resented for some time. But since 1945 latest, the Blue Danube waltz has been Vienna’s signature tune. After a ceremony in his honour at Vienna City Hall, there will be concerts as a fitting tribute to this great musician.

Program:
Overture to Indigo and the 40 Thieves
Künstlerleben, Waltz, op. 316
Lob der Frauen, Polka-Mazur, op. 315
Geschichten aus dem Wienerwald, Waltz, op. 325
Wein, Weib und Gesang, Waltz, op. 333
Fest-Quadrille op. 44
Frühlingsstimmenwalzer, op. 410
Perpetuum mobile. Musikalischer Scherz, op. 257
An der schönen blauen Donau, Waltz, op. 314
Schani 200. Hommage an Johann Strauss