From Vienna to the New World

FROM VIENNA TO THE NEW WORLD

Songs of Love, Life and Longing

The Gauteng Philharmonic Orchestra invites audiences to one of its most ambitious and captivating concerts of the 2026 season.

A rare opportunity to experience the full sonority of a Romantic symphony orchestra in a programme that spans the elegance of Vienna and the sweeping horizons of the New World.

From Vienna to the New World is a grand symphonic celebration that journeys from the elegance of Vienna's Golden Age to the sweeping landscapes and unforgettable melodies of the New World. Featuring internationally acclaimed Korean bass-baritone Euihyun Park , this special concert promises an afternoon of great orchestral masterpieces, beloved songs and musical storytelling at its finest.

Under the baton of Schalk van der Merwe , the orchestra presents a richly varied programme filled with romance, nostalgia, passion and triumph. Highlights include Mahler's sublime Rückert-Lieder , Tchaikovsky's dazzling Capriccio Italien , Dvorák's beloved Going Home , Johann Strauss II's magnificent Künstlerleben Waltz, Brahms' energetic Hungarian Dance No. 1 , Schubert's moving An die Musik and Sibelius' inspirational Finlandia .

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