The Halle Orchestra

Celebrating the New Year in traditional Viennese fashion, conductor Stephen Bell and The Hallé will be joined by British-Iranian soprano Soraya Mafi. This annual whirl around the dance floors of Vienna will include romantic waltzes, thrilling polkas, exciting marches and some beautiful songs, from composers such as Suppé, Léhar, the Strauss family and more. The magnificent atmosphere will guarantee you wonderful memories to treasure for the rest of the year.

Described by International Record Review as ‘one of the most gifted younger British conductors’, Stephen Bell has been Associate Conductor of the Hallé since 2013.

Soraya Mafi is fast becoming one of the most sought-after lyric coloratura sopranos of her generation. Renowned for her dazzling technique, radiant stage presence, and expressive musicality, she has garnered critical acclaim across major international opera houses and festivals.

Stephen Bell conductor
Soraya Mafi soprano

Programme 
Johann Strauss II (1825-99)
Die Fledermaus (1873-4): Overture
Die Fledermaus: Adele’s Laughing Song
Thunder And Lightning Polka, Op.324 (1868)

Franz Lehár (1870-1948)
Giuditta (1934): ‘My Lips Give Such Hot Kisses’
The Land Of Smiles (1929): Overture
The Merry Widow (1905): Vilja
Gold And Silver Waltz, Op.79 (1902)

Interval

Franz Von Suppé (1819-95)
Morning, Noon And Night In Vienna (1844): Overture

Carl Zeller (1842-98)
Der Vogelhändler (1891): ‘Roses From Tyrol’

Johann Strauss II
Napoleon March, Op.156 (1854)
Romance No.1 In D Minor, Op.243 (1860)

Johann Strauss II/Josef Strauss (1827-70)
Pizzicato Polka, Op.234 (1869)

Johann Strauss I (1804-49)
Die Fledermaus: ‘Klänge Der Heimat’ (Csárdás)

Johann Strauss II
Emperor Waltz, Op.437 (1889)