New Year’s Concert
Johann Strauss meets the 20th century: tradition with a twist.
At the Vienna New Year’s Concert, Johann Strauss more or less holds a monopoly. In Rotterdam, however, the Waltz King faces spirited competition from several 20th-century colleagues. Lang surprises with a Space Odyssey remix, Zimmermann takes us to the fairground and Lachenmann sums up the entire German music history in a madcap march. Strauss has the final word – but which Strauss?
Programme & performers
J. Strauss jr.
Waltzes and Polkas
J. Strauss jr.
Overture Die Fledermaus
Ziehrer
Grossstädtisch
Lachenmann
Marche fatale (Dutch premiere)
Lang
Monadologie XXIII '... for Stanley K.'
Zimmermann
Rheinische Kirmestänze
R. Strauss
Rosenkavelier: suite

which Strauss wins?

Patrick Hahn’s conducting is a pleasure as he shows passion, euphoria & a precision that suited the works grandeur
