The traditional New Year’s Day Concert, Salute to Vienna came to Lincoln Center’s Geffen Hall on January 1, 2024. It’s a musical journey where Vienna’s timeless melodies, costumes, and wonderful waltzes, converge for an unforgettable New Year’s celebration.

Welcome 2024 with this European-Inspired Festivity

The festive New Year’s celebration, inspired by the world-famous New Year’s Concert in Vienna,  Salute to Vienna, is known for its beautiful music and time-honored traditions.

A Two+ Hour Extravaganza

The show recreated the magic of the 80+ year-old Viennese Neujahrskonzert—a concert presented by the Vienna Philharmonic every New Year’s Day. Salute to Vienna brought this tradition to North America with a 21/4 -hour performance of dancing, duets, and arias from light operettas. In, NY the celebrated conductor Gregory Vajda lead the Strauss Symphony of America in a concert of joy and cultural celebration.

Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed

Salute to Vienna featured popular waltzes as well as selections from some of the most famous operettas superbly performed by soprano Sera Gosch and tenor Brian Cheney. This concert provided a unique opportunity to experience highlights of some of the best Viennese music along with ballroom sets and ballets performed by talented dancers from the Austrian Europaballett.

The Perfect Post-Holiday Experience

The concert is an ideal way to prolong the holiday spirit and start a joyful, and happy New Year. Whether attending or sending someone to the concert, this experience promises to be a cherished memory—a rare and thoughtful present that transcends the ordinary. The spectacle unfolds throughout many US cities and millions of visitors became regular patrons of these concerts

Don’t miss this opportunity next year and be part of a cultural celebration that combines tradition with contemporary flair.