The Strauss Gala

200 Years of Johann Strauss II

Concert Hall, QPAC

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Don your finest ball gown or grab your tailcoat; the enchantment of the ballroom beckons!

Leap out of your seat and back in time to an era of golden opulence, as we celebrate 200 years of the king of the Viennese waltz, Johann Strauss II. Dance your way through Strauss’ most iconic music, from the famous Blue Danube to the humorous Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka.

You might be a waltz aficionado, or have two left-feet - either way, conductor Gábor Káli and QSO have music fit for a decadent evening. Come and live your best period drama dreams, and delight in one of the most anticipated birthday celebrations of 2025!


Conductor

Gábor Káli

Gábor Káli

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Craig Allister Young

Craig Allister Young

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J Strauss Jr.

Entrance March from Zigeunerbaron (Gypsy Baron)

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J Strauss Jr.

Frühlingstimmen (Voices of Spring) Waltz

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J Strauss Jr.

Annen-Polka

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J Strauss Jr.

Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka

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J Strauss Jr.

Morgenblätter (Morning Papers)

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J Strauss Jr.

Pizzicato Polka

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J Strauss Jr.

Unter Donner und Blitz (Thunder and Lighting) Polka

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Kaiser-Walzer (Emperor Waltzes)

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Perpetuum mobile; Musikalischer Scherz (Musical Joke)

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Long live the Magyar (Éljen a Magyar) Polka

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J Strauss Jr.

An der schönen blauen Donau (On the Beautiful Blue Danube)

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J Strauss Jr.

Entrance March from Zigeunerbaron (Gypsy Baron)

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J Strauss Jr.

Frühlingstimmen (Voices of Spring) Waltz

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J Strauss Jr.

Annen-Polka

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J Strauss Jr.

Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka

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J Strauss Jr.

Kaiser-Walzer (Emperor Waltzes)

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J Strauss Jr.

Perpetuum mobile; Musikalischer Scherz (Musical Joke)

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J Strauss Jr.

Long live the Magyar (Éljen a Magyar) Polka

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J Strauss Jr.

An der schönen blauen Donau (On the Beautiful Blue Danube)



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Mozart’s Piano
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The Snowman in Concert
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Queensland Symphony Orchestra respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which the Orchestra works, plays, and creates music, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.