You will hear well‑known Viennese classics by Johann Strauss and Franz Lehár. But a lesser‑known waltz fantasia by Mikhail Glinka also graces the programme. Solo trumpeter Ramon Wolkenfelt steps forward in the famous Trumpet Concerto by Alexander Arutiunian: an undisputed showpiece for trumpet that every soloist eagerly takes on.

As a special guest during the New Year concerts, the acclaimed Dutch baritone Raoul Steffani has been invited. Steffani is regarded as one of the most versatile baritones in the Netherlands. In 2023 he won the prestigious Dutch Music Prize. During the New Year concert, Steffani throws himself wholeheartedly into enriching arias by Albert Lortzing, Johann Strauss and Franz Lehár. In this way you step into the new year with music that sparkles, sings and opens the concert year festively.

• conductor Alejandro Cantalapiedra trumpet Ramon Wolkenfelt baritone Raoul Steffani