This event recreates the elegant atmosphere of 19th-century European balls, with a focus on the Viennese tradition associated with the Strauss family.
Under the direction of conductor Jan Wierzba, at the Capitólio, the Portuguese Symphony Orchestra transports the audience to social evenings where the waltz and polka became symbols of celebration and refinement.
Johann Strauss II, the ‘Waltz King’, is the central figure of the concert, with works that showcase his talent for transforming dance music into a universal art form.
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