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Anniversary concert: 200 years of Johann Strauss in Bad Ischl celebrates tradition!
Experience the anniversary concert “200 Years of Johann Strauss Son” on October 25, 2025 in Vienna with the Upper Austria Philharmonic.
Anniversary concert: 200 years of Johann Strauss in Bad Ischl celebrates tradition!
On October 25, 2025, an impressive anniversary concert will take place in Vienna in honor of Johann Strauss' son, celebrating his 200th birthday. As part of this festive event, which is led by the Upper Austria Philharmonic, waltzes, polkas and other works by the composer are performed. The conductor will not only lead the concert musically, but also offer a deep insight into his world through stories about the life and work of Johann Strauss Sohn. The program promises to combine musical tradition and cultural diversity and is enriched by the renowned St. Florian Boys' Choir, who are known for their outstanding vocal achievements. These have a long tradition and have already given concerts all over the world, making the event a special highlight. im-salzkammergut.at reports that the concert is also an excellent opportunity to celebrate upcoming cultural events and the importance of Strauss' work.
In the run-up to the anniversary, ORF is planning a comprehensive tri-media program that will start on December 31, 2024. The opening broadcast of “Die Fledermaus” from the Vienna State Opera on Ö1 and ORF III will offer a festive introduction to the Strauss year. The “Turn of the Year: The Danube Waltz” will also be shown with a dance performance by the Vienna State Ballet on ORF 1 and ORF 2. On January 1, 2025, the live “New Year’s Concert of the Vienna Philharmonic” will take place on ORF 2 and Ö1 under the direction of Riccardo Muti. In addition, ORF is producing a film entitled “2025 – A Strauss Odyssey” that highlights the rich history and influence of Johann Strauss Sohn. Further cultural highlights include the operetta premiere “The Queen’s Lace Cloth” on January 18th and a new production of “Die Fledermaus” in October 2025. ots.at highlights that various documentaries and portraits about Strauss are also planned throughout the year to honor the composer's legacy.
A year full of celebrations and events
The Strauss anniversary year will be enriched by numerous other events. For example, on New Year's Eve the performance of “Die Fledermaus” in the Vienna State Opera is another highlight. On January 2nd, Eduard Strauss, the lawyer and Strauss heir, will be a guest on the ORF night talk “Stöckl”. In addition, the Salzburg Wind Philharmonic's Epiphany concert is scheduled for January 12th and the operetta premiere will be broadcast on 3sat on January 18th.
“kulturMontag” on January 20th will focus on the premiere of “Blitz und Donner”, and on February 11th ORF III is planning a documentary about “Strauss and the Balls”. There will also be intensive information about the Strauss anniversary on the ORF's digital platforms, with live streams and on-demand content on ORF ON and ORF Sound. This creates an additional connection with fans of music and culture.
The anniversary year will be rounded off with an Ö1 Culture Picnic in Vienna on August 3, 2025, which will impressively shine a light on the work of Johann Strauss. From the 200th birthday celebrations to the cultural initiatives, the year 2025 will impressively honor the legacy of Johann Strauss's son.
Anyone planning a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut can combine the trip with the Salzkammergut shuttle service, which runs daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on 25 routes with around 450 stops. Calls for the shuttle must be made at least one hour before the desired departure, with the taxi headquarters available on +43 (0) 50 – 422 422.