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Light as leaves of paper. Until the early morning. And not only the waltz.
In May 2023, Concordia Press Club will be holding Vienna's most beautiful summer ball under the Motto "Morgen Blätter Walzer". Under friendly stars, the leading exponents of the media world dance side by side with supporters of the free press, freedom of opinion and democracy. In the Festival Hall, the Vienna Opera Ball Orchestra with the conductor Uwe Theimer and the pt Art Orchestra conducted by Norbert Hebertinger will play the very best of classical dance music for you. In the Senate Chamber the Charly Hloch-Trio will spoil you with boogie woogie, blues, rock'n'roll and especially for our Concordia Ball guests, with danceable, groovy jazz classics and swinging evergreens. In the Arcade Yard, Labour MC a.k.a. Johannes Kopf will entertain you with a special selection of disco beats that will make you dance until the morning light. |
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SequenceMotto "Morgen Blätter Walzer"
8.30pm Doors are opening Arcade Yard – Warm-up with DJane Alessia Jacuzzi 9.30pm Festival Hall – Opening Ceremony Presenter: Alfons Haider Opening Fanfare Entrance of the Debutants and Debutantes Entrance of Guests of Honour 10.15pm Senate Chamber – Boogie Woogie & Evergreens with the Charly Hloch Trio 11.15pm Festival Hall – 'Isle of Men' 11.30pm Arcade Yard – Disco Dancefloor with Labour MC a.k.a. Johannes Kopf Midnight Festival Hall – Quadrille with Dance Master Chris Lachmuth Fledermaus-Quadrille Tour 1-6 (Johann Strauss, the Son) Leichtes Blut, Polka schnell (Johann Strauss, the Son) Ballsirenen-Walzer (Franz Lehár) 1.15am Festival Hall – 'Isle of Men' 2.00am Festival Hall – Quadrille with Dance Master Chris Lachmuth Fledermaus-Quadrille Tour 1, 2, 6 (Johann Strauss, the Son) Bahn frei, Polka schnell (Eduard Strauss) Kaiserwalzer (Johann Strauss, the Son) 2.30am Arcade Yard – Partytime with the Dancing School Chris 3.45am Festival Hall – Closing Ceremony An der schönen blauen Donau, Walzer (Johann Strauss, the Son) Radetzky-Marsch (Johann Strauss, the Father) Brüderlein fein (Joseph Drechsler) Sag‘ beim Abschied leise Servus (Peter Kreuder) 4.00am End of the Event |
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'Isle of Men'Set a course for the "Herreninsel"! The dancers are waiting for you!
The "Herreninsel" is a real Concordia innovation, and has been for a almost a century: Dance-enthusiastic ball visitors will take two courses to the "Herreninsel" in the Festival Hall this year – from 11:15pm to Midnight and 1:15am to 2:00am. There you will find really good dancers experienced in the overall classical range from Waltz to Foxtrot and from Tango to Cha-Cha. We recommend it if your partner needs a break, is incredibly nice, but beaten with two left feet or simply prefers inspiring conversation to dance pleasures – but you enjoy music, music, music according to the motto: "I danced tonight...". 
Taxi dancers at the Concordia Ball 2019
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Artists & MusiciansAlfons Haider
Alfons is an internationally-renowned Austrian actor, singer, TV host and cabaret artist. After training at the Conservatory of Vienna and the Lee Strasberg Institute in Los Angeles, he became a major television and theatre star in French- and German-speaking Europe. Alfons’ primary motivation is to entertain his audience, whether they’re in the theatre or in front of their TVs. Alfons Haider supports several charity projects. Chris Lachmuth: Dancing School Chris Dance has been part of this former tournament dancer's life since childhood. Together with the Dancing School Chris, he will stage the impressive Opening Ceremony of the Concordia Ball. The Dancing School Chris offers year-round and daily opportunities to learn – or simply improve – one of the most famous traditional dances. Uwe Theimer: The Vienna Opera Ball Orchestra The Vienna Opera Ball Orchestra, founded in 1982 and directed by Uwe Theimer, devotes itself to performing dance music of the 18th and 19th centuries in Europe and around the world. The orchestra's repertoire includes compositions from the Strauss dynasty and its contemporaries, music from Robert Stolz and popular pieces from operettas. The orchestra has performed in most major European cities, as well as around the world. Norbert Hebertinger: pt art orchestra The pt art orchestra, foundet in 1924 and directed by Norbert Hebertinger, provides a wide repertoire of music for various events in Austria and abroad. Special features are string players and international vocal artists accompanying the orchestra. Be it as dance, brass or philharmonic orchestra, pt art is internationally acknowledged for its flexibility, longstanding experience and swinging evergreens. Martin Breinschmid Martin Breinschmid is a vibraphonist, drummer and percussionist with an international reputation. He is performing worldwide with symphony orchestras and Jazz ensembles. With remarkable stage presence he is also a champion of Leroy Andersons entertaining music with which he continues to charm audiences the world over. Charly Hloch Trio Charly Hloch on piano, Tom Müller on sax and Wolfgang Bäck on drums bring you boogie woogie, blues, rock'n'roll and, especially for the Concordia Ball, danceable, groovy, jazz classics and swinging evergreens. Labour MC a.k.a. Johannes Kopf During the day Johannes Kopf is the well respected head of Austria’s Public Employment Service. At night he sometimes turns into a prime commander of dancing shoes with years of experience as a DJ in some of Vienna’s most infamous night clubs. We are happy to have Kopf a.k.a. Labour MC on bord, and so are the 'Reporters Without Borders'. They will be receiving his DJ fee as a charity. Alessia Jacuzzi Italian-born Vienna-based DJane Alessia Jacuzzi will be the competent guide for a dance floor journey that takes us from the center of Italo-Disco to the outskirts of Synthie-Pop. Her mission is clear: Serving the collective drive to dance. |
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Opening CommitteeConcordia shall be her name!
The Debutantes of the Concordia Ball like to indulge in beautiful memories. The performance of the debutante ladies and gentlemen is not only the highlight of the opening ceremony, but also an exciting opportunity for exchange and the foundation of new friendships. We welcome your immediate application for becoming part of the glamorous opening ceremony of Vienna's most beautiful summer ball. 
Debutantes at the Concordia Ball 2019
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Requirements:
Couples in the age of 18 to 29 with good dancing skills (Linkswalzer). Dress code per couple: Floor-length snow-white ball gown, white shoes, white gloves Tuxedo (white tuxedo shirt, black bow tie), black patent leather shoes, black socks, white gloves Get Together and first ball rehearsal: Concordia Press Club All debutante ladies and gentlemen are invited to a first Get Together with music and a welcome drink in the premises of the Concordia Press Club, Bankgasse 8, 1010 Vienna where you will learn about the sequence of the Ball followed by the first ball rehearsal. Date to be announced soon. Rehearsal dates: Dancing School Chris To encourage all dancers to participate in rehearsals we offer several dates on different days and times although three of which is mandatory to attend. You are free to make your most suitable choice of dates, but it is binding, and you have to announce your choice at registration. The dancing school Chris is located in Wehlistrasse 150, 1020 Vienna. Rehearsal dates to be announced soon. There's no specific dress code for rehearsals at the dancing school Chris, with one exception: Dance shoes are mandatory! Final rehearsal (attendance required): To be determined. The entry contribution accounts for € 25,00 per person. The young ladies and gentlemen can enjoy the ball till the closing time at 4am. Debutantes receive vouchers for food and beverages and the young dames may retain their tiaras. Register with your dance partner for the entry committee and look forward to a magnificent ball night. Dancing school Chris promises a wonderful atmosphere starting with the ball rehearsals and its buoyant choreography. Registration: eroeffnung@tanzschulechris.at |
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