The repertoire of the 2024 Vienna New Year Concert includes "Archduke Albrecht's March" by Karl Komzak Jr., "Viennese Candy Waltz" by Johann Strauss, and "Figaro Polka de France" by Johan ·Strauss, "Tall Fountain Polka Mazurka" Edward Strauss, "New Plucked Polka" John Strauss, etc.

1. "March of Archduke Albrecht" by Karl Komzak Jr.

This is a world-famous march of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, born in Bohemia. The Viennese composer Carl Komczak II composed it around 1887. It was written to celebrate the birthday of Archduke Albrecht, heir to the Bavarian throne. The work premiered on April 25, 1887.

2. "Viennese Candy Waltz" by Johann Strauss

The "Viennese Candy Waltz" created in 1866 is a classic work by Johann Strauss, full of Sweetness and fun. Imagine the colorful and tempting deliciousness of the candies, coupled with this brisk melody, it feels like you have traveled to a colorful fairy tale world. The editor feels that a waltz with such a name would be perfect for a New Year's concert. Johann Strauss dedicated this work to Princess Paulaina, the wife of the Austrian ambassador in Paris. The title of the song also specifically chose the French word Bonbon, which is very well-intentioned.

3. "Figaro Polka Fran?aise" by Johann Strauss

"Polka Fran?aise Figaro" has both the rhythm of the French Polka and Johann Strauss His signature Viennese style. At the beginning of the song, a light and crisp melody appears, like the chirping of birds in the morning, which makes people feel happy. As the music unfolds, various interesting rhythms and melodies emerge one after another, making people feel as if they are in a magical forest full of surprises.

4. "Tall Fountain Polka Mazurka" Edward Strauss

Mazurka is a type of Polish folk dance that was popular in European countries in the 18th century. The music rhythm of Mazurka is medium-speed three beats, with many accent changes, most commonly on the second and third beats. The mood is lively and enthusiastic, with light rhythm, atmosphere and emotion being the main focus.

Polka, French polka, etc. are actually dance music in two beats. Knock on the blackboard, this is the most fundamental difference between polka and mazurka! The polka mazurkas we often hear at the Vienna New Year's Concert are all in three beats. Therefore, "Polka Mazurka" is essentially a three-beat mazurka, that is, a polka-style mazurka.

5. "New Plucked Polka" by Johann Strauss

"New Plucked Polka" is a polka composed by Johann Strauss in 1892 . The so-called plucking means to directly use your fingers to pluck the strings on the violin to play. It requires the melody to be agile and all the musicians to be consistent, which is a big challenge for the orchestra. Of course, this kind of repertoire will definitely not be difficult for our Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.