Johann Strauss - the Waltz King
Johann Strauss
(Son) was born on
25 October 1825 in Vienna.
With his compostions
in light classical style, he put everything comparable
in the shade.
In the year 1844 he made his sensationally successful debut in Dommayers
Casino in Hietzing
with his own small orchestra.
An unprecedented
triumphal progress began that led him, together
with his brothers
Joseph and Eduard,
to the Kursalon Wien, among other locations.
Wide-ranging concert tours throughout Europe, and the 1927 American
concert series, triggered off a real
“Strauss hysteria“.
His
popularity was unsurpassed.
Besides waltzes, Strauss also applied himself to the
composition of other
dance forms, such as polkas, galops, marches and
csárdás.
Through his contact with
Jacques Offenbach he discovered
operetta, which he himself called “comic opera”. With works like “Die
Fledermaus“ and
“The Gypsy Baron” he brought the
golden era of
Viennese operetta
to its pinnacle.
Johann Strauss Jnr died on 3
June 1899
in Vienna.
Viennese waltzes
The origins of
the waltz reach back to the Middle Ages. Although initially considered
coarse and too folksy,
from the Congress of Vienna (1814/15) onwards
it spread around the world and captivated all levels of society.
From
1800, Vienna became the centre for the waltz.
In the course of the
19th Century, the waltz developed into a concert form in its own right,
fashioned by the
Grand Masters of the waltz: Josef Lanner, Johann
Strauss Senior and his sons Joseph and Eduard.
But when one speaks of
the
“Viennese Waltz”, then without a doubt the waltz compositions of
Johann Strauss Jnr spring to mind, representing as they do a pinnacle in
the development of the form.
The
classical concert waltz begins with an introduction, which is followed by
a series usually of five waltz melodies, and ends with the coda, which
brings a reprise of the preceding melodies.
The ¾ time of the waltz
gains its characteristic Viennese swing through the slight, intuitive
anticipation of the second beat.
Undoubtedly the most famous of the
Viennese waltzes is Johann Strauss Jnr’s “The Blue Danube”, opus 314,
which has practically become
Austria’s secret national anthem.
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Sound of Vienna
Konzertveranstaltungs GesmbH
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Strauss &
Mozart concerts daily in the Kursalon Vienna
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January 2013 - 23 December 2013 |
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In the
very place where Johann Strauss himself used to
direct his orchestra from the position of first
violin, the absolute essence of Vienna's classical
music can once again be heard daily. The
Salonorchester Alt Wien,
one of the best-known
interpreters of
classical Viennese music, presents
an evening
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full of
Viennese charm with the lilting sound of waltzes,
polkas, arias and duets, as well as operetta and
piano concerto melodies. Accompanied by excellent
opera vocalists and our enchanting ballet soloists,
Vienna's classical music reveals itself as a
living
firework display for all the senses.
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Strauss &
Mozart Concerts
Beginning of the concert:
daily at 8.15 pm
Category VIP*: 92 Euro
Category A: 62 Euro
Category B: 54 Euro
Category C: 40 Euro
* 6.00 pm concerts on request
* The category VIP contains one
reserved VIP seat,
1 glass of prosecco in the
interval, a Johann Strauss CD and a programme booklet
Book
a Ticket for Concert
Double delight
With our Concert & Dinner package, you can
combine the musical delights of the concert
in the Lanner Hall
of the Kursalon with a
delicious gala dinner in the stylish
surroundings of our Restaurant Johann.
You can decide for yourself whether you wish
to enjoy dinner before the concert
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in either case an unforgettable evening in
the Kursalon Wien awaits you!
Concert & Dinner Packages
Our Concert & Dinner packages
„Kaiserwalzer“
and
“Imperiales Wien”
include a ticket to a Strauss
& Mozart
concert and a 3 or 4 course
dinner in our Restaurant Johannin the Kursalon Wien.
Concert & Dinner
Beginning of the concert:
daily
at 8.15 pm
Dinner: either
before or after the concert daily
at 6.00 pm or 10.00 pm)
„Kaiserwalzer“
3
course dinner (excluding drinks) and attendance at a
Strauss & Mozart concert
Category VIP*: 122 Euro
Category A: 92 Euro
Category
B: 84 Euro
Category C: 70 Euro
„Imperiales Wien“
4 course dinner (excluding drinks)
and attendance at a Strauss & Mozart concert
Category VIP*: 127 Euro
Category A: 97 Euro
Category
B: 89 Euro
Category C: 75 Euro
* The category VIP includes seat
in the 1st or 2nd row,
1 glass of sparkling wine in the
concert
interval, a Johann Strauss CD and a concert programme.
The prices are valid until 23
December. The Concert & Dinner prices are exclusive
of drinks.
Special arrangements are available in
the period from 24 December to 1. January.
Reservation
for Concert & Dinner
Strauss & Mozart Christmas Concerts 2013 at
Kursalon Vienna
24th of December 2013
Concert begins: 6.00 pm
Category
VIP* € 99
Category A €
66
Category B €
58
Category C €
47
Book
a Ticket for Concert
Concert & Dinner during
Christmas week
24th of December 2013
Beginning of
the concert: at 6 pm
Dinner: at 8.00 pm
Strauss & Mozart Concert Package for Christmas Gala
(4 course meal)
(including Drinks during the gala dinner**)
Category VIP* € 153
Category A € 120
Category B € 112
Category C € 101
**
sparkling wine, white wine, red wine, beer,
espresso,
non-alcoholic drinks
Reservation
for Concert & Dinner
25th - 30th of December 2013
Beginning of the concert: 8.15 pm (daily)
Strauss & Mozart Concert
Category VIP*: 99 Euro
Category A: 66 Euro
Category B: 58 Euro
Category C: 47 Euro
* The category VIP includes a VIP seat in the 1st
or 2 nd row,
1 glass of sparkiling wine in the concert interval, a Johann
Strauss CD and a concert programme .
Book
a Ticket for Concert
25th - 30th of December 2013
Beginning of the concert: daily
at 8.15 pm
Dinner: daily at 6.00
pm or 10.00 pm
„Imperiales Wien“
4 course
dinner (excluding drinks) and attendance at a
Strauss & Mozart concert
Category VIP*: 140 Euro
Category A: 107 Euro
Category B: 99 Euro
Category C: 88 Euro
* The category VIP contains
one reserved VIP seat
in the 1st or
2nd row,
1 glass of prosecco in the
interval, a Johann Strauss CD and a programme booklet
Reservation
for Concert & Dinner
Strauss & Mozart New
Year’s Eve concerts 2013/14 at Kursalon Vienna
Concert: 8.15 – 9.30 pm (no interval)
followed by: waltz workshop, musical
fireworks, dance music & party
Concert: 10.30 – 11.40 pm (no interval)
followed by: musical fireworks, dance music & party
category VIP*: 119 Euro
category A: 79 Euro
category B: 67 Euro
category C: 55 Euro
*
The VIP category includes a reserved VIP seat
in the 1st or
2nd row,
a
glass of sparkling wine before the first or after
the second concert, a Johann Strauss CD and a
programme booklet.
Book
a Ticket for Concert
Gala dinner and
Strauss & Mozart Year’s Eve concert
Choose between you packackes „Kursalon
New Year’s Eve“ or „Kursalon New Year’s Night“:
Kursalon New Year’s Eve
Gala
dinner (4 courses): 6.00 – 8.15 pm (punctual appear
to be necessary)
During the gala dinner an
aperitif, corresponding wines, soft drinks and
espresso coffee with dessert is included!
Concert: 8.15 – 9.30 pm (no interval)
followed by:
waltz workshop, musical fireworks, dance music &
party
Kursalon New Year’s Night
Gala dinner (4 courses): 8.00 – 10.30 pm (punctual
appear to be necessary)
During the gala dinner an
aperitif, corresponding wines, soft drinks and
espresso coffee with dessert is included!
Concert: 10.30 – 11.40 pm (no interval)
followed
by: musical fireworks, dance music & party
category VIP*: 335 Euro
category A: 255 Euro
category B: 235 Euro
category C: 215 Euro
*The VIP category includes a bottle of sparkling
wine in the Kursalon Wien,
a reserved VIP seat,
one glass of sparkling wine before the first or
after the second concert, a Johann Strauss CD and a
programme booklet.
Reservation
for Concert & Dinner
New Year’s Concerts in the
Kursalon Wien (01st of January 2014)
Be present when the
“Salonorchester Alt Wien” gets together for the
first time in the New Year to present the music
of
the great masters as its best.
Naturally you
have the opportunity to combine the concert with a
delicious dinner in our Restaurant Johann.
Strauss & Mozart New Year’s Concerts
01st of January 2013
beginning: 5.00 pm and 8.15 pm
category VIP*:
119 Euro
category A: 79 Euro
category B: 67
Euro
category C: 55 Euro
Book
a Ticket for Concert
Concert & Dinner,
"Imperiales Wien" (4 course meal,
excluding drinks)
01st of
January 2013
Concert begin: 5.00 pm and 8.15 pm
Dinner: 6 pm, 7 pm or 10 pm
category VIP*:164 Euro
category
A: 124 Euro
category B: 112 Euro
category C:
100 Euro
* The category VIP includes a VIP seat
in the 1st or 2nd row,
1 glass sparkling wine in the
concert
interval,
(on 31 January before the first or
after the second concert) a Johann Strauss CD and a
concert programme .
The VIP category with gala
dinner on 31 December includes a bottle of sparkling
wine in the Kursalon Vienna,
a VIP seat in the
1st or 2nd row,
a Johann Strauss CD and a concert programme .
Reservation
for Concert & Dinner
Johann Strauss Ball
on 09 th of February 2013
in the Kursalon Wien
History
Built in
1865 - 1867 in Italian renaissance style, the
Kursalon Wien is one of the most exclusive buildings
in Vienna.
The Strauss brothers celebrated their
greatest successes in this building.
Dances and
promenade concerts filled this house with an
atmosphere full of waltz enchantment and zest for
life.
With the
Johann Strauss Ball
this tradition continues every
year.
On 11th of February, the
Kursalon Wien will again open its doors for a
glittering ball in historical surroundings.
Enjoy
this unique ball experience in the four magnificent
rooms, each filled with the flair of this elegant
building.
Enjoy the sparkling ball opening to the
delightful harmonies of the Viennese waltz.
Learn
more about the secret of the rhythm of the waltz and
other standard dances, which you will learn or
perfect
under professional guidance. Listen to the
melodies of the classical ball orchestra,
dancing to
your heart's content in one of the magnificent
ballrooms, swing to the music of the 70's, 80's,
90's
and to the latest hits in the disco or relax in
our lounge with a very pleasant atmosphere.
The highlights of the evening
Splendid ball
opening
Classical dance music old and
new
Dance workshop under professional guidance
Midnight quadrille
Midnight show
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Saturday, 09 th of February
2013 |
| Location: |
Kursalon Wien,
Johannesgasse 33, 1010 Wien |
Entrance
dinner guests: |
6.00 pm (punctual appear
to be necessary) |
| Entrance without dinner: |
7.30 pm |
| Ball opening: |
9.00 pm |
| Quadrill: |
midnight |
| Dress code: |
Evening dress, dinner
jacket / tuxedo, or dark suit |
| Ticket price: |
€ 137,00
p. p. in the Strauss Hall incl. 3 course
menu
€ 115,00
p. p. in the Schubert- or Lehar Hall incl. 3
course menu
€ 49,00
per person
without reserved table and seat |
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€ 27,00
only available at the evening-cashbox!
(pupils,
students til´ the age of 27 years and
military conscipts) |
Reservation
for Concert & Dinner
Gala dinner
Informations
according the menu will follow.
During the
gala dinner the following beverages are included:
Aperitif, accompanying wines,
soft drinks, espresso-coffee
The programme of the
„Salonorchester Alt Wien“
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Vienna remains Vienna,
march, J. Schrammel
Voices of Spring,
waltz, op. 410, J.
Strauss
Aria to be announced*
Roses from the South,
waltz, op. 388, J. Strauss
Aria to be announced*
Rondo alla turca from the Piano Sonata
in A major, K.V. 331,
W.A. Mozart
The Sigh Galop,
op. 9, J. Strauss (senior)
Carefree, fast
polka, op 271. Josef
Strauss
Champagne Galop,
op. 14, H. C. Lumbye
Interval
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Overture to the opera
“Le Nozze di Figaro”,
K.V. 492, W. A. Mozart
Aria to be announced*
A
Little Night Music,
K.V. 525, W. A. Mozart
Aria to be announced*
On
the Beautiful Blue Danube,
Waltz, op. 314, J. Strauss
* Aria to be announced.
At this point in the programme the
Salonorchester Alt Wien will select an aria
from the usical treasury of the composers
who were so significant and formative for
Vienna. this could for example be "My Lord
Marquis" from "The Bat" or "Entree Zsupan"
from "The Gypsy Baron", "Papageno, Papagena"
from "The Magic Flute", "La ci darem la mano"
from "Don Giovanni" or another wonderful
piece from Vienna's musical history.
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The Salonorchester
Alt Wien performs on a concert grand of the Austrian
piano manufacturer Bösendorfer.
programme booklet: 5 Euro
cloakroom: 1 Euro
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