Johann Strauss II

Ljubljana – Cankarjev Dom, Slovenia’s biggest arts and culture centre, will host the premiere of the ballet A Viennese Evening on Thursday night. The ballet diptych, choreographed by Renato Zanella, is a co-production of Cankarjev Dom and SNG Ljubljana Opera and Ballet.

The Istanbul State Opera and Ballet (IDOB) will present a Vienna-themed concert for the New Year, performing a program made up of works by famous Austrian composer Johann Strauss. The concert will take place on Dec 27 at Zorlu PSM and on Jan 3 and 5, 2019 at the Kadıköy Süreyya Opera.

The Johann Strauss Ensemble brings a touch of the atmosphere of Vienna at Christmas to the Greek capital on December 8 and 9, with two concerts of Viennese waltzes at the Athens Concert Hall. The ensemble will be conducted by Russell McGregor, who also performs the violin solos, and will also be accompanied by two opera singers and dancers from the Greek National Opera's ballet school.

The Johann Strauss Ensemble, conducted by Russell McGregor, is coming to the Athens Concert Hall on December 9 and 10. Accompanied by soprano Gina Fotinopoulou and the Manolis Kalomiris Children's Choir, the orchestra will perform waltzes by some of the great Viennese composers, such as the Strauss family, Lehar, Lanner and more. The performances start at 8.30 p.m. on Saturday and 7 p.m.

The Armonia Atenea Orchestra, also known as the Camerata, welcomes the New Year in traditional Viennese style, with popular works by Johann Strauss II and Joseph Strauss on Wednesday, January 4. The ensemble is led by maestro George Petrou. Admission ranges from 14 to 50 euros (7.50 euros reduced). The concert is scheduled to start at 8.30 p.m.