Why do I love the New Year's Concert in Vienna?
Every 1st of January for many years now, it has been my tradition to watch the Vienna Philharmonic New Year's Concert. I love classical music and it is a great treat for me to be able to listen to these outstanding artists during such a unique event.
In October, I wrote about the Chopin Competition, which takes place every five years in Poland and is also a great event for me as a lover of his music. However, I like to listen to many artists who compose and perform the works of great composers.
In the past, the New Year's Concert broadcast from Vienna was for me solely a discovery of new pieces and an introduction to the history of music. Today, I am already familiar with many of the pieces or know them quite well. But I am still discovering new ones. And so it was this time as well. I remember three in particular:
- Johann Strauß II. Diplomaten-Polka. Polka francaise, op. 448
- Hans Christian Lumbye Københavns Jernbane-Damp-Galop
- Johann Strauß II. Rosen aus dem Süden (Roses from the South), Waltz, op. 388
I remembered that I hadn't listened to ‘Rosen aus dem Süden’ in a long time, but the two other songs I mentioned above were new to me. They will definitely find their way onto my playlist on Idagio, where I collect interesting songs and classics of the genre. I love listening to classical music, especially when working on my computer and reading books.