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A diamond-like chandelier hangs down with a prism of colour shining from it.

Viennese New Year

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Programme

  • JOHANN STRAUSS II

    Tales from the Vienna Woods

  • SCHUBERT

    Three Songs

  • JOSEF STRAUSS

    Scottish Dance

  • SIECZYNSKI

    Wien, Wien, nur du allein

  • LEHÁR

    Gold and Silver Waltz

  • JOHANN STRAUSS II

    Die Fledermaus, Overture

  • R STRAUSS

    Morgen

  • JOHANN STRAUSS II

    Three Polkas

  • LEHÁR

    Meine Lippen, sie küssen so heiß

  • JOHANN STRAUSS II

    Blue Danube Waltz
Approx. 1 hour 50 minutes (including a 20-minute interval)

Andrew Manze conductor
Rachel Redmond soprano

Please note: In Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Perth
this is a matinee concert that starts at 3pm.

Immerse yourself in all the glorious opulence of a traditional Viennese New Year celebration – and welcome 2026 in lavish style.

Indulge your senses with a tempting selection of timeless Viennese waltzes, polkas and more by the iconic Strauss family – from the sparkling Die Fledermaus Overture to the rapturous beauty of The Blue Danube.

SCO Principal Guest Conductor Andrew Manze is your guide to this captivating world of musical wonders, and he’s joined by internationally celebrated, Glasgow-born soprano Rachel Redmond.

Sponsored by The Scotsman.

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Programme Notes

Young people drinking and reading programme

Our printed programme notes are available for purchase at each concert, or you can read them for free online, available the day before the first performance.

Digital Programmes

Andrew Manze: "I've always loved Viennese waltzes and polkas"

Our Principal Guest Conductor is really looking forward to conducting our Viennese New Year concerts!

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