Carnival of sounds
A journey through festive carnival music

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A. DVOŘÁK · Carnival Concert Overture, Op. 92
J. STRAUSS (son) · Overture to "Die Fledermaus," Op. 362
J. STRAUSS (son) · Overture to "A Night in Venice"
N. PAGANINI · "Carnival of Venice"
H. BERLIOZ · "Roman Carnival"
R. SCHUMANN · Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 97, "The Rhenish"

Welcome to a carnival-like evening full of lively rhythms and magnificent orchestration! The program begins with Dvořák's lively Carnival Overture, followed by two lively overtures by Johann Strauss. It continues with Berlioz's fiery Overture to the Roman Carnival, which captures the festive atmosphere of Rome. The young virtuoso Erik Maier then delights the audience with his violin performance of Paganini's breathtaking, sparklingly artistic variations "Carnival in Venice."
The concert culminates in Schumann's powerful Rhenish Symphony, which leads the concert to a brilliant finale with its grand orchestral sound.

Elisabeth Fuchs - Conductor
Erik Maier - violin
Salzburg Philharmonic Orchestra

SA - January 31, 2026 - 19:30
SO - February 1, 2026 - 18:00
Große Universitätsaula, Salzburg

Expected concert duration 90 minutes each, without intermission.

Ticket prices: 15 € to 72 €
Organizer - Tickets: Philharmonie Salzburg and Children's Festival

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