Dear Sir or Madam!   we will kindly inform you; Since the more quiet time has almost passed, we would like to take the chance to inform you about the ongoing news at Kursalon Wien!   Please be aware that our restaurant remains closed until February 2nd 2012! Starting on February 3rd 2012 the Concert & Dinner Package with gala menu at 6.00 p.m. at restaurant Johann will be available again!   On the following days there will be amendments to the usual program: FEBRUARY Feb 11th 2012     Johann Strauss Ball at Kursalon Wien* (therefore NO Strauss & Mozart concert) Feb 18th 2012     change of venue to Palais Niederösterreich                                dinner unfortunately not possible Feb. 25th 2012    restaurant fully booked Feb. 28th 2012    restaurant fully booked MARCH Mar. 3rd 2012    restaurant fully booked APRIL Apr 14th 2012    restaurant fully booked Apr 21st 2012      restaurant fully booked Apr 28th 2012     restaurant fully booked   On all dates where our restaurant is already fully booked, we are pleased to offer you the dinner at restaurant Mediterraneo (Hotel Intercontinental) – upon request. List is subject to modifications and amendments.   Kind regards, Sound of Vienna- Team     Sound of Vienna Konzertveranstaltungs GesmbH   Strauss & Mozart concerts daily in the Kursalon Wien 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 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.   Strauss & Mozart Concerts Beginning of the concert: daily at 8.15 pm Category VIP*: 90 Euro Category A: 59 Euro Category B: 52 Euro Category C: 40 Euro   * 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 – 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: daily at 6.00 pm „Kaiserwalzer“ 3 course dinner (excluding drinks) and attendance at a Strauss & Mozart concert Category VIP*: 119 Euro Category A: 88 Euro Category B: 81 Euro Category C: 69 Euro „Imperiales Wien“ 4 course dinner (excluding drinks) and attendance at a Strauss & Mozart concert Category VIP*: 124 Euro Category A: 93 Euro Category B: 86 Euro Category C: 74 Euro * The category VIP contains one reserved VIP seat, 1 glass of prosecco in the interval, a Johann Strauss CD and a programme booklet Reservation for Concert & Dinner         Johann Strauss Ball on 11th of February 2012 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 Date: Saturday, 11th of February 2012 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  . €   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“ 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 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. The Salonorchester Alt Wien performs on a concert grand of the Austrian piano manufacturer Bösendorfer. programme booklet: 5 Euro cloakroom: 1 Euro