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NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra / Katharina Konradi / Manfred Honeck

In 2025 »Waltz King« Johann Strauss II would have celebrated his 200th birthday – and this must of course be celebrated in style outside his native Vienna as well. The NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra dedicates its New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day concerts to the man with the seemingly inexhaustible imagination. The North German orchestra thus follows the Viennese tradition of ringing in the New Year with a fireworks display of operetta melodies, waltzes and polkas.

PERFORMERS

NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester orchestra

Katharina Konradi soprano

Manfred Honeck conductor

PROGRAM

»200 Years of Johann Strauss«

Franz von Suppè
Overture from »Leichte Kavallerie«

Johannes Brahms
Hungarian Dance No. 1 in G minor (version for orchestra)

Johann Strauß (Sohn)
Mein Herr Marquis

Josef Strauß
Die Libelle / Polka-Mazurka, Op. 204

Johann Strauß (Sohn)
Frühlingsstimmenwalzer (Voices of Spring), Op. 410

Robert Stolz
Du sollst der Kaiser meiner Seele sein

Josef Strauß
Plappermäulchen: musical joke / polka, Op. 245

Johann Strauß (Sohn)
Spiel ich die Unschuld vom Lande

- Interval -

Franz von Suppé
Overture from »Dichter und Bauer«

Johann Strauß (Sohn)
Es lebe der Ungar! »Eljen A Magyar« / fast polka, Op. 332

Franz Lehár
Vilja-Lied

Franz Lehár
Gold und Silber / waltz, Op. 79

Franz Lehár
Wär’ es auch nichts als ein Traum vom Glück

Franz Lehár
Meine Lippen, sie küssen so heiß

Johann Strauß (Sohn)
Auf der Jagd / fast polka, Op. 373

Johann Strauß (Sohn)
Im Krapfenwaldl / polka française, Op. 336

Johann Strauß (Sohn)
Unter Donner und Blitz / fast polka, Op. 324

NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra / Katharina Konradi / Manfred Honeck

In 2025 »Waltz King« Johann Strauss II would have celebrated his 200th birthday – and this must of course be celebrated in style outside his native Vienna as well. The NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra dedicates its New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day concerts to the man with the seemingly inexhaustible imagination. The North German orchestra thus follows the Viennese tradition of ringing in the New Year with a fireworks display of operetta melodies, waltzes and polkas.

PERFORMERS

NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester orchestra

Katharina Konradi soprano

Manfred Honeck conductor

PROGRAM

»200 Years of Johann Strauss«

Franz von Suppè
Overture from »Leichte Kavallerie«

Johannes Brahms
Hungarian Dance No. 1 in G minor (version for orchestra)

Johann Strauß (Sohn)
Mein Herr Marquis

Josef Strauß
Die Libelle / Polka-Mazurka, Op. 204

Johann Strauß (Sohn)
Frühlingsstimmenwalzer (Voices of Spring), Op. 410

Robert Stolz
Du sollst der Kaiser meiner Seele sein

Josef Strauß
Plappermäulchen: musical joke / polka, Op. 245

Johann Strauß (Sohn)
Spiel ich die Unschuld vom Lande

- Interval -

Franz von Suppé
Overture from »Dichter und Bauer«

Johann Strauß (Sohn)
Es lebe der Ungar! »Eljen A Magyar« / fast polka, Op. 332

Franz Lehár
Vilja-Lied

Franz Lehár
Gold und Silber / waltz, Op. 79

Franz Lehár
Wär’ es auch nichts als ein Traum vom Glück

Franz Lehár
Meine Lippen, sie küssen so heiß

Johann Strauß (Sohn)
Auf der Jagd / fast polka, Op. 373

Johann Strauß (Sohn)
Im Krapfenwaldl / polka française, Op. 336

Johann Strauß (Sohn)
Unter Donner und Blitz / fast polka, Op. 324

NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra / Katharina Konradi / Manfred Honeck

In 2025 »Waltz King« Johann Strauss II would have celebrated his 200th birthday – and this must of course be celebrated in style outside his native Vienna as well. The NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra dedicates its New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day concerts to the man with the seemingly inexhaustible imagination. The North German orchestra thus follows the Viennese tradition of ringing in the New Year with a fireworks display of operetta melodies, waltzes and polkas.

PERFORMERS

NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester orchestra

Katharina Konradi soprano

Manfred Honeck conductor

PROGRAM

»200 Years of Johann Strauss«

Franz von Suppè
Overture from »Leichte Kavallerie«

Johannes Brahms
Hungarian Dance No. 1 in G minor (version for orchestra)

Johann Strauß (Sohn)
Mein Herr Marquis

Josef Strauß
Die Libelle / Polka-Mazurka, Op. 204

Johann Strauß (Sohn)
Frühlingsstimmenwalzer (Voices of Spring), Op. 410

Robert Stolz
Du sollst der Kaiser meiner Seele sein

Josef Strauß
Plappermäulchen: musical joke / polka, Op. 245

Johann Strauß (Sohn)
Spiel ich die Unschuld vom Lande

- Interval -

Franz von Suppé
Overture from »Dichter und Bauer«

Johann Strauß (Sohn)
Es lebe der Ungar! »Eljen A Magyar« / fast polka, Op. 332

Franz Lehár
Vilja-Lied

Franz Lehár
Gold und Silber / waltz, Op. 79

Franz Lehár
Wär’ es auch nichts als ein Traum vom Glück

Franz Lehár
Meine Lippen, sie küssen so heiß

Johann Strauß (Sohn)
Auf der Jagd / fast polka, Op. 373

Johann Strauß (Sohn)
Im Krapfenwaldl / polka française, Op. 336

Johann Strauß (Sohn)
Unter Donner und Blitz / fast polka, Op. 324

NDR ElphCellisten

In their fifth concert at the Elbphilharmonie Grand Hall since their debut in 2017, the NDR ElphCellisten once again invite the audience on a journey through different eras and genres of music history. With arrangements written especially for the ensemble – and in some cases by its own members – the program features classical works, Argentine tango, film music, and Christmas favorites. Poetic, nostalgic, and full of humor, it’s the perfect soundtrack for the magical days between Christmas and New Year!

PERFORMERS

NDR ElphCellisten ensemble

Andreas Grünkorn violoncello

Aram Amatuni violoncello

Luca Giovannini violoncello

Bettina Barbara Bertsch violoncello

Christoph Rocholl violoncello

Fabian Diederichs violoncello

Valentin Priebus violoncello

Sebastian Gaede violoncello

Phillip Wentrup violoncello

Benedikt Loos violoncello

Seungyeon Baik violoncello

PROGRAM

Classics, Tangos, Film Music & Christmas Hits

featuring music by Johannes Brahms, Jean Sibelius, Carlos García, Astor Piazzolla, Nino Rota, Michel Legrand, Irving Berlin, and Leroy Anderson

Neon Magic NYE 2025/2026

Look forward to the Neon Magic on New Year’s Eve 2025/2026, when the Sommersalon transforms into a glowing tropical oasis. Under blacklight and surrounded by vibrant UV décor, an atmosphere like no other comes to life. It’s the perfect place to celebrate the arrival of 2026 with friends in a carefree, joyful setting.

Experience an unforgettable New Year’s Eve at the Sommersalon with a generous all-you-can-drink flat rate for just €59.90. From 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., enjoy beer, wine, sparkling wine, long drinks, and soft drinks — all included for a relaxed and spirited start to the new year.

DJ Chelo Scotti provides the musical entertainment, shaking up the dance floor with the biggest hits of the ’80s, ’90s, 2000s, and today’s charts. There’s truly something for every musical taste.

From 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., it’s “all you can drink” — with beer, wine, sparkling wine, long drinks, and soft drinks all included in the ticket price. For a quick bite, a variety of food trucks will be waiting right outside, offering a tasty selection of snacks and small dishes.

Seat reservations are possible until 10:00 p.m. After that, the Sommersalon transforms into one big dance floor, where the party continues until the corks start popping.

At Neon Magic, the motto is: Come as you feel comfortable! From bold to stylish — everything goes. If you like, you can get decorated on-site with UV makeup and glitter. The glowing colors and creative styling make the evening a truly special experience — feel free to go all out!

Neue Philharmonie Hamburg

The Neue Philharmonie Hamburg was founded in 2003 and is made up of freelance professional musicians from all over the world. Its artistic portfolio focuses on symphonic music from the Baroque to the Modern periods. In addition, the Neue Philharmonie Hamburg also regularly appears in smaller formations, such as chamber music ensembles.

PERFORMERS

Neue Philharmonie Hamburg orchestra

PROGRAM

Piotr I. Tschaikowsky
Serenade für Streichorchester C-Dur op. 48

- Interval -

Aram Khatschaturian
Adagio

Johann Strauß (Sohn), Josef Strauß
Pizzicato-Polka

Charles Gounod
Walzer

and works from Georgij Swiridow, Georges Bizet and Johannes Brahms