NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS VIENNESE STYLE
The London Gala Orchestra and special guests welcome in the New Year in style on Monday 4 January at Darlington Civic Theatre.
A very special event will take place at Darlington Civic Theatre on Monday 4 January 2016. It marks the twenty fifth year of New Year’s Day music making by the London Gala Orchestra.
The orchestra’s stunning New Year show has become an integral part of thousands of people’s annual celebrations across the country but it started almost by accident.
Twenty five years ago, the orchestra’s manager, Wilf Goddard, suggested to a promoter that Viennese music, reflecting all the glamour and romance of the annual New Year’s Day Ball in Vienna, would be good for the start of the year. This proved to be so and it wasn’t long before he was organising the concerts himself, developing them into a musical experience that audiences have returned to again and again.
This year’s concert will be no exception. Packed full of traditional classics by the Strauss family you will experience the Austrian love affair with music – romantic waltzes, passionate songs, toe tapping polkas and feel-good tunes. The compere this year will be tenor Andrew Rees who will be joined by glamorous soprano Natasha Day. Stephen Ellery, who made such an impact last year with his debut appearance, will take the helm as music director.
Throw in special effects, lots of fun, laughter and excitement as well and you will take away memories that will last a lifetime. It’s where your fabulous 2016 begins!
New Year In Vienna is at Darlington Civic Theatre on Monday 4 January, 7.30pm Tickets* £20 & £22
To book contact the Box Office on 01325 486 555 or visit www.darlingtoncivic.co.uk
*Includes a £1 restoration levy