"From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2026" Preview
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Ring in 2026 with the famed orchestra conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin hosted by Hugh Bonneville.
The famed Vienna Philharmonic rings in the New Year with its annual concert from Vienna's Musikverein conducted for the first time by Yannick Nézet-Séguin with performances by the Vienna State Ballet and location segments hosted by Hugh Bonneville.
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Major series funding for GREAT PERFORMANCES is provided by The Joseph & Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation, the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Arts Fund, the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust, Sue...
"From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2026" Preview
Preview: Season 53 Episode 6 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
The famed Vienna Philharmonic rings in the New Year with its annual concert from Vienna's Musikverein conducted for the first time by Yannick Nézet-Séguin with performances by the Vienna State Ballet and location segments hosted by Hugh Bonneville.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipWelcome 2026 with wonderful music from Vienna, where the Vienna Philharmonics traditional Strauss-filled concert launches every new year.
I'm Hugh Bonneville, your host for the festivities, inviting you to waltz, march and polka into this New Year's Day celebration.
Join the Vienna Philharmonic, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, the Vienna State Ballet and me when Great Performances wishes you a happy 2026.
Diplomat's Polka with the Vienna State Ballet
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Clip: S53 Ep6 | 1m 55s | The Vienna State Ballet performs Strauss' "Diplomat's Polka." (1m 55s)
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Major series funding for GREAT PERFORMANCES is provided by The Joseph & Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation, the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Arts Fund, the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust, Sue...