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Gänserndorf: Lions’ New Year’s Concert with Marchfeld Philharmonic

Austrian Philharmonic’s Debut Concert a Resounding Success

Gänserndorf, Austria – ⁤ The small town of Gänserndorf rang in the⁣ new‌ year with a ⁢resounding success: ​the inaugural‍ New Year’s concert by the Bettina Schmitt . conductor”>Marchfeld Philharmonic Orchestra. ⁣ Organized by the local Lions Club Gänserndorf,the event captivated the audience with a‍ program featuring beloved classical works.

Congenial team for a special concert:⁢ Lions president Hannes Pestuka (right) with conductor bettina Schmitt, Philharmonic president ​Maria Prager, first violin, and ​representatives of‌ the sponsors.
A congenial team: lions president Hannes Pestuka (right) with conductor Bettina Schmitt,​ philharmonic president Maria Prager, first violin,⁤ and representatives of‍ the sponsors.Photo:⁣ Edith Mauritsch

Under the baton of conductor​ Bettina Schmitt, ​the orchestra delivered a breathtaking performance. The ‌program included selections from ⁢renowned ⁣composers such as Johann Strauss II, Franz von Suppé, and Franz ⁤Lehár. Highlights ‌included the overture to the operetta Die Fledermaus (The Bat) and the spirited ⁢ Gold and Silver Waltz, leaving the​ audience spellbound.

The concert,a ​first-time⁤ event for⁢ Gänserndorf,proved ​to be a triumph,exceeding expectations and ⁤setting a high bar for future performances. The⁣ Lions Club Gänserndorf’s initiative in bringing this ‌level ​of classical‌ music to the community was widely praised. the event⁤ showcased not only the talent⁤ of the‍ Marchfeld ‍Philharmonic but also the vibrant cultural spirit ⁢of​ Gänserndorf.

The success of this inaugural⁤ concert suggests ⁤a bright future for ⁤classical ‍music in Gänserndorf and highlights the‌ power of community organizations in‌ fostering cultural​ enrichment. The event serves as an inspiring example of how local ​initiatives can bring world-class performances to smaller communities, mirroring similar prosperous⁢ programs⁣ in⁤ towns ⁣across the United States.


This article⁢ describes ⁢the success of the marchfeld Philharmonic ​Orchestra’s inaugural ‍New Year’s concert in Gänserndorf, Austria. It took place on New​ Year’s Day, 2025, and was organized by the Lions Club Gänserndorf.[[1]]

The ‍concert featured classical works by Johann Strauss II, Franz von Suppé, and⁤ Franz Lehár, conducted by ‌Bettina Schmitt.[[1]]

it was a ⁢resounding success, exceeding expectations and highlighting the vibrancy of Gänserndorf’s cultural scene.[[1]]

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