Queensland Symphony Orchestra

The Strauss Gala

Don your finest ball gown or grab your tailcoat; the enchantment of the ballroom and Johann Strauss II beckons!

Performances & Gigs

Event Details

Category

Performances & Gigs

Event Starts

May 10, 2025 19:30

Event Ends

May 11, 2025 12:30

Add to Calendar 05/10/2025 12:00 AM 05/11/2025 12:00 AM Australia/Melbourne The Strauss Gala Don your finest ball gown or grab your tailcoat; the enchantment of the ballroom and Johann Strauss II beckons!
Venue

Concert Hall, QPAC

Location

Cultural Precinct Cnr Grey, Melbourne St, South Brisbane QLD 4101

Come and live your Bridgerton fantasy as Queensland Symphony Orchestra delight in one of the most anticipated birthday celebrations of 2025!

Leap out of your seat and back in time to an era of golden opulence, as QSO celebrates 200 years of the king of the Viennese waltz, Johann Strauss II. Join Queensland Symphony Orchestra as dancers take to the stage and waltz their way through Strauss’ most iconic music, from the famous Blue Danube to the humorous Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka.

You might be a waltz aficionado, or have two left-feet – either way, conductor Gábor Káli and host, the charming QSO cellist Craig Allister Young, will serve up music fit for a decadent evening. The enchantment of the ballroom beckons!

10 May 7:30 PM

11 May 11:30 AM

 

Enjoy a sensational selection of Strauss greats, with:

– Zigeunerbaron (Gypsy Baron) Overture

– Frühlingstimmen (Voices of Spring) Waltz

– Annen-Polka

– Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka

– Kaiser-Walzer (Emperor Waltzes)

– Perpetuum mobile

– Eljen a magyar-Polka

– An der schönen blauen Donau (On the Beautiful Blue Danube)

– Morgenblätter (Morning Papers)

– Pizzicato Polka

– Unter Donner und Blitz (Thunder and Lighting) Polka

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