Concert VI

Saturday Evening, May 8, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.
Arkansas Best Corporation Performing Arts Center

Program:

Johann Strauss, Jr.: Overture to Die Fledermaus;
Thunder and Lightning Polka, op. 324;
Roses from the South Waltz, op. 388;
Wiener Blut, op. 354; Tritsch-Tratsch Polka, op. 214;
Éljen a Magyar Polka, op. 332;
On the Beautiful Blue Danube, op. 314
Johann Strauss, Jr. & Josef Strauss: Pizzicato Polka
Johann Strauss, Sr.: Radetzky March, op. 228
Johann Strauss, Jr.: “The Laughing Song”
from Die Fledermaus; Voices of Spring, op. 410
Kristen Plumley, soprano
Fritz Kreisler: Liebesfreud; Schön Rosmarin
Michi Wiancko, violin

Travel back in time to turn-of-the-century Austria for an evening of memorable waltzes, polkas and showpieces that defined a musical era. Hear classical Viennese favorites by “Waltz King” Johann Strauss, Jr., and violin legend Fritz Kreisler, featuring inspiring performances by soprano Kristen Plumley and violinist Michi Wiancko. From Die Fledermaus to On the Beautiful Blue Danube, this season finale concert will provide an unforgettable glimpse into the music and magic of old Vienna.