Vienna Philharmonic Rings in 2025 with Riccardo Muti

Vienna’s New Year’s Concert in 2025, conducted by maestro Riccardo Muti, marked the 85th edition with a program honoring Johann Strauss II’s bicentennial and featuring the first female composer, Constanze Geiger. This historic event paid tribute to the Strauss dynasty through eight of his compositions, broadcasted across Europe and featuring the Vienna State Opera Ballet, emphasizing a message of harmony and hope for the new year. The concert not only celebrated the King of Waltz’s 200th anniversary but also served as a global beacon of unity and joy under Muti’s masterful direction.

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