Johann Strauss II
Viennese Airs | Athens | January 4
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.
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Istanbul State Opera ballet ready for new season
The Istanbul State Opera and Ballet (IDOB) will open the 2015-2016 season on Oct. 2 with Beethoven's 9th Symphony.
In the new season, a total of six new works will meet audiences.
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Cinderella, Strauss's little-known ballet at the Megaron Mousikis
Few people know that at the end of his life Johann Strauss II, the famous "King of Waltz", composed music for ballet. As the composer died in 1899, he did not live to see the premiere in 1901. This new production of Cinderella, performed at the Athens Concert Hall (Megaron Mousikis) is choreographed by the director of the Ballet of the Greek National Opera, Renato Tzanelli.