SHIRA SAMUELS-SHRAGG conductor
ANGELA FULLER-HEYDE violin

STRAUSS JR. Die Fledermaus Overture
KREISSIG Allons Donc
STRAUSS JR. Voices of Spring Waltzes
BEACH Romance for violin and small orchestra (Arr. Tobias)
RAVEL Tzigane
LUMBYE Champagne Galop
STRAUSS, JOSEF Ohne Sorgen! (Without Worries!) Polka
BIZET “Intermezzo” from L’Arlesienne Suite 2
BIZET “Carillon” from L’Arlesienne Suite 1
RODGERS “You’ll Never Walk Alone” from Carousel
BERNSTEIN On the Town: Three Dance Episodes

Assistant conductor Shira Samuels-Shragg leads the DSO in this “So long 2025!” and “Hello! 2026” celebratory concert on New Year’s Eve featuring Principal Second Violin, Angela Fuller Heyde. The high-spirited musical revels will include beloved waltzes, polkas, marches, overtures, favorite operetta excerpts, plus a few surprises to help ring in the new year. And you can bet that there’ll be some tunes by Johann Strauss, Jr., whose 200th birthday we celebrate in 2025! So, grab your friends and come party at this unforgettable night with the DSO!

NYE Premium Experience

Prior to the performance starting at 5:30pm, enjoy a lavish, four-course buffet dinner in the East Lobby prepared by our accomplished chef, plus one glass of select complimentary wine per person. During intermission, head to the East Loge on the second floor for a private reception in the VIP Lounge, featuring select complimentary wines, and light dessert bites. This experience is offered for parties of two or four.

Tickets for this experience are $250 for a party of two or $500 for a party of four. Each guest will receive a VIP wristband, buffet dinner, and lounge access at intermission. Tax and gratuity are included in the total price. Each guest will receive a VIP wristband, buffet dinner, and lounge access at intermission.