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From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2026
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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TRANSCRIPT
Welcome 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.