
Strauss, Dances & Dreams
Dates
Sat Oct 18 2025, 2:00 pm
Venue
Centennial Concert Hall
Presented by
Media Sponsor
Daniel Raiskin, conductor
Alexandra Conunova, violin
An afternoon filled with elegance, energy, and charm!
Celebrating the 200th anniversary of the “Waltz King,” Johann Strauss Jr. – one of the most popular and beloved composers of all time – this concert features works by Strauss Jr. and Strauss Sr.
Dvořák, Brahms, Sarasate, Khachaturian, and Massenet add to the party with folk-inspired dances and dreamy atmospheric works.
Antonín Dvořák: Carnival Overture
Johannes Brahms: Hungarian Dances
Pablo de Sarasate: Zigeunerweisen (Gypsy Airs)
Jules Massenet: Méditation from Thaïs
Antonín Dvořák: Slavonic Dance
Johann Strauss Jr.: Emperor Waltz
Johann Strauss Sr.: Walzer a Paganini
Johann Strauss Jr.: Pizzicato Polka
Johann Strauss Jr.: An der schönen blauen Donau (On the Beautiful Blue Danube)
Johann Strauss Sr.: Radetzky March
Performing Artists

Daniel Raiskin
conductor
Daniel Raiskin

Alexandra Conunova
violin
Alexandra Conunova
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