The Symphonia closes its 22nd season, 'Music in Motion,' with Waltzing with Strauss, a New Directions Concert, led by Music Director Alastair Willis. Performances take place at The Studio at Mizner Park on Saturday, April 24 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 25 at 3:00 p.m.
In Waltzing with Strauss, which is described by Willis as a continuation of Vienna's Riches (presented last season), he becomes a fictional Strauss sibling. From his vantage point within the family, this character goes beyond the household's talent to how Vienna's culture, gossip, emperors, trains, and more connect with the glorious music that defined an era.
Once considered scandalous, dance music was transformed by Johann Strauss I and his son Johann Strauss II, “The Waltz King,” into something that was sophisticated yet still tempted toes to tap and bodies to sway. Through much-loved waltzes, polkas, ballet and operetta, Music Director Alastair Willis brings the elegant 19th century world of the Strauss family to life.
A Pre-Concert Conversation is included for ticket holders.
Program length
This program is 90-95 minutes (including one intermission).
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