1 July, 19:00
Festival and Congress Centre
Operetta Gala “Johann Strauss – The Myth” – dedicated to his 200th anniversary
Cantus Firmus Orchestra
Soloists – singers from University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna Conductor Vladimir Kiradjiev
With the kind assistance of Австрийски културен форум Sofia
Is there a mystery around Johann Strauss II? Why he of all three composers in Strauss dynasty had become the master of Viennese dance music? What makes The Beautiful Blue Danube the waltz of all times? Moreover, why there is no photo of Johann Strauss II with a smile – the answers to these and many other questions about the “King of the waltz” and operetta” in this sparkling concert of Cantus Firmus Orchestra conducted by Vladimir Kiradjiev. Be there to hear Strauss’ pieces like Voices of Spring for soprano and orchestra, the overture to the operetta Woodruff/ Waldmeister and the czardas from the comic opera The Knight Pazman.
Don’t miss this magnificent gala that celebrates the legacy of the man who knew how to turn life into dance!!!
