The Eiffel Tower didn’t even exist next door when, in 1867, Johann Strauss Junior and his orchestra played an instrumental version of the waltz The Beautiful Blue Danube at the Universal Exhibition in Paris in front of diplomatic corps from all over the world. The success was such that he became the “King of the Waltz”, a true international pop star. It was a foretaste of the tradition that continues today on a global scale, the New Year’s Concert. The elegance of Strauss’ timeless melodies continues to transmit the energy we need to face new cycles with positive vibes and a full heart. To toast 2026, glamor is added from both ends of Europe. From Moscow, the exuberance of Khachaturian and the romantic affectation of Tchaikovsky. From the sunny Iberian Peninsula, the vigorous joy of Freitas Branco and the salero of Falla.
New Year’s Concert, Waltzes and Polkas
Orquestra Metropolitana de Lisboa
J. Strauss II Waltz Roses of the South, Op. 388
J. Strauss II Polka Fast on the Hunt, Op. 373
J. Strauss II Emperor Waltz, Op. 437
A. Khachaturian Waltz from the play Masquerade
L. de Freitas Branco Fandango, Finale from Suíte Alentejana No. 1
M. de Falla Farruca (Dance of the Miller), from the ballet The Three-Cornered Hat
P. I. Tchaikovsky Waltz of the Flowers, from the ballet The Nutcracker
J. Strauss II Viennese Blood Waltz, Op. 354
J. Strauss II Polka fast Tique-Taque, Op. 365
J. Strauss II On the Beautiful Blue Danube
Bruno Borralhinho conductor
