Invitation to Vienna
Celebrate the Musical Splendor of Turn-of-the-Century Vienna with David Wroe and New Jersey Festival Orchestra
Program features renowned soprano Marcelina Roman and works by Johann Strauss, Franz Lehar, Gustav Mahler and more.
The New Jersey Festival Orchestra (NJFO), under the baton of David Wroe, invites you to step into the intoxicating musical world of turn-of-the-century Vienna.
On Sunday, February 23, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. at The Sieminski Theater in Basking Ridge, NJFO will transport audiences to a world of elegance, joy, and poignant reflection with a lively program of music by iconic Viennese composers, including Johann Strauss and Gustav Mahler.
“We are excited to present a selection of familiar yet ever-delightful melodies that define the city’s exuberant spirit, stated NJFO Music Director David Wroe. “One highlight is sure to be the ever-popular Blue Danube Waltz, a perfect representation of Vienna’s festive atmosphere!”
The concert opens with sweeping waltzes, dances, and operetta selections, with renowned soprano Marcelina Roman adding her exquisite voice to the celebration. A laureate and winner of more than 20 prizes in international competitions Ms. Roman has performed in opera houses and music halls all over the world.
The program then takes a striking turn with the lyrical beauty of Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 4, a work that explores both the lightness of innocence and the emotional depth of human experience.
The concert is a journey through the city’s most jubilant moments juxtaposed with more somber reflections, offering an unforgettable blend of frivolity and introspection.
“This is a celebration of two sides of Vienna,” continued Wroe, Music Director of NJFO. “We’re thrilled to bring both the spirited music of Strauss and the intensity of Mahler to our audiences, showcasing the vibrant contrasts that make Vienna’s musical legacy so powerful.”
Can’t make a Sunday afternoon? The performance will also take place on Saturday, February 22 at 7:00 p.m. at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield. Both concerts are presented through the generous support of The NJ State Council on the Arts.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2884414-0
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2884414-2
