Nézet‑Séguin Leads Vienna’s New Year’s Concert With Fresh Additions and Resonant Firsts

Overview

• The Vienna Philharmonic’s 86th edition in the Musikverein marked Yannick Nézet‑Séguin’s debut and drew an enthusiastic ovation.
• The program featured five pieces new to the event, adding works by Carl Michael Ziehrer, Joseph Lanner, Eduard Strauss, Josephine Weinlich and Florence Price.
• ORF’s production for the EBU reached more than 150 countries to an audience of roughly 50 million, with RTVE’s Martín Llade commenting for Spain.
• Contemporary touches included video projections and ballet sequences filmed at the Albertina, alongside customary Strauss favorites and the traditional encores.
• Organizers announced that Tugan Sokhiev will conduct next year’s New Year’s Concert.