The Salon - Orchestra "Old Vienna" (Salonorchester Alt Wien) was founded in 1994 by the concertmaster of the Vienna Volksoper, Prof. Udo Zwölfer. Sold-out concert halls and enthusiastic reviews attest to their musical excellence. The primary concern of the Johann Strauss Salonorchester is that vital care be taken of Viennese classical music. This, combined with the joy of music-making, distinguishes this orchestra, as did the concerts of Johann Strauss and his contemporaries more than a hundred years ago.
The repertoire spans the works of Strauss, Lanner, Ziehrer, as well as Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, and traditional "Schrammeln" and Salonmusik. This chamber orchestra uses uniquely adapted arrangements that have been carefully constructed based on the original scores of the composers themselves. Distinguished singers and ballet dancers add to the extraordinary musical achievements and enchant audiences.
An authentic concert experience, which enables a musical journey through time!
Extract of the programm:
- Vienna remains Vienna, march, J. Schrammel
- Voices of Spring, waltz, op. 410, J. Strauss
- Roses from the South, waltz, op. 388, J. Strauss
- 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