Traditional New Year's Concert

Soloists: Klemen Leben, accordion; Peter Napret, zither

Programme: 
Emil Nikolaus von Reznicek, Overture to the opera Donna Diana  
Viktor Parma, Intermezzo from the opera Ksenija
Emile Waldteufel, The Skaters' Waltz, Op. 183
Klemen Leben, Leggerezza, for accordion and orchestra, new work
Franz Lehár, Gold and Silver, Op. 79
Julius Fučík, The Florentine March, Op. 214
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Slavko Avsenik, Pastirček (The Little Shepherd)
Urban Koder, Cvetje v jeseni (Blossoms in Autumn)
Josef Strauss, Music of the Spheres, Op. 235 
Julius Fučík, Entry of the Gladiators, Op. 68 
Josef Hellmesberger Sr., Ball Scene 
Bedřich Smetana, Dance of the Comedians from the opera The Bartered Bride (Act 3)
Helmut Lachenmann, Marche fatale

As our last festive gathering seems like a lifetime ago, we look forward to spending an evening in your company with even greater anticipation. Most of the evening’s well-known and exquisite tunes will undoubtedly sound familiar, you might even get the feeling that you've always carried them inside you. The programme will range from gentle Slovenian melodies to marches and elated waltzes, as well as other dances by the great masters of opera and operetta. The Slovenian Philharmonic and Cankarjev dom take great delight in creating an exhilarating and unforgettable New Year’s music experience. 
Join us on New Year's Day – let us enjoy the festive mood and equally scintillating music together.

Maestro George Pehlivanian, raise your baton; Orchestra, the stage is yours!