Orozco-Estrada, Mühlemann, Láng, Davislim, Boesch, Wiener Singakademie / Beethoven by Beethoven, Alkaen (2018/2018), Musiikinjohto Andrés Orozco-Estrada, Wiener Konzerthaus, Vienna, Austria

A particularly bright fixed star has been shining in the night of New Year’s Eve for more than four decades: For more than 40 years, the Wiener Symphoniker and an illustrious ensemble of soloists have brought their audience at the Wiener Konzerthaus into the new year with Beethoven’s “Ninth” in a most energetic manner. Which other work with such steadfast optimism in core humanistic values would be able to bid farewell to the old year in a more dignified manner and to welcome the new year with even more hope? The choice of the conductor will be symbolic as well: Under their designated principal conductor Andrés Orozco-Estrada, who will direct the orchestra as from the 2021-22 season, the Wiener Symphoniker will at the same time present a look into their artistic future.