Franz von Suppé: Fatinitza March
Johann Strauss Jr.: Schallwellen (Sound Waves) Waltz, op. 148
Johann Strauss Jr.: Niko Polka, op. 228
Josef Strauss: Ohne Sorgen (Without a Care) Fast Polka, op. 271
Carl Zeller: Grubenlichter (Davy Lamps) Waltz
Carl Millöcker: In Saus und Braus (Living It Up) Galop
Franz von Suppé: Overture to "Poet and Peasant"
Karl Komzák: Bad'ner Mad'ln (Girls of Baden) Waltz, op. 257
Josef Strauss: Margherita Polka, op. 244
Johann Strauss Sr.: Venetian Galop, op. 74
Johann Strauss Jr.: Frühlingsstimmen (Voices of Spring) Waltz, op. 410
Johann Strauss Jr.: In the Krapfenwaldl, Polka française, op. 336
Johann Strauss Jr.: New Melodies Quadrille, op. 254
Johann Strauss Jr.: Emperor Waltz, op. 437
Johann Strauss Jr.: Tempestuous in Love and Dance, Fast Polka, op. 393

The 2021 Vienna Philharmonic New Year's Concert took place on January 1 2021, under the direction of maestro Riccardo Muti. This marks the 6th time that Riccardo Muti has led the festivities. Unfortunately, because of the pandemic, this year's concert took place without a live audience. That must have felt strange to the orchestra members, especially for the long-standing ones who have participated in this perennial event for years. But as usual, this year's concert was broadcast to over 90 countries all over the world and watched by more than 50 million viewers on television. In light of this, conductor Muti delivered a touching address, included on the CD which amongst other things, urges all political leaders to support culture and music in order to sustain everyone's mental health, not only through this ordeal, but for all time.

In last year's concert, conductor Andris Nelsons may have had more pep in his step, but Muti brings a bit more of the traditional Viennese spit and polish to the music. Especially in pieces like the Overture to "Poet and Peasant" by Franz von Suppé which includes everything from light galop, through the lyrical and evocative, to highly dramatic orchestral punch. Add this to your collection and may it be an omen of better days ahead!