Johann Strauss Gala Vienna Concert

Vienna Concert — Johann Strauss Gala

“In the world of operetta”

Lviv Royal Orchestra

Roman Bahriy conductor

Irena Melnik soprano

Gayane Arutyunian soprano

Wiktor Melnik tenorea

Volodymyr Shagay baritone

Dancers — soloists of the Odessa Opera Ballet

We invite you on a journey to the danced and magical Vienna, where the most beautiful arias, duets, waltzes and polkas of Johann Strauss, Franz Lehar, Imre Kalman will sound. This year's concert performed by the World Royal Orchestra under the direction of the outstanding conductor Roman Bahria — a graduate of the Lysenko National Academy of Music in Lviv, where he studied opera and symphony conducting, as well as a PhD student of the I. Frank National University in the field of philosophy and musicology. He is a co-founder of the International Festival of Chamber and Organ Music in Lviv and the founder of the ParI Art Music Orchestra. As a guest conductor he cooperates with the National Opera in Lviv. He is currently developing his career in Poland as a conductor. The orchestra will be accompanied by European class soloists from international stages. Among the soloists you will hear a unique - unique soprano Irena Melnik, a graduate of the Lviv National Academy. The artist was an intern at the “Opera Academy” at the Teatr Wielki — the National Opera in Warsaw, which opened up new artistic opportunities for her. In 2024, she became a scholarship holder of the prestigious program of the Minister of Culture and National Heritage “Gaude Polonia” for young artists, which confirmed her talent and potential in the field of singing. Gayane Arutyunian — soprano. The soloist of the Odessa and Kharkov National Opera and Ballet Theater performed in the main opera roles. Her repertoire includes such characters as Wioletta in Verdi's “Traviata”, Micaela in Bizet's “Carmen” and Laila in Bizet's “Pearl Seekers”. Gajane has participated in numerous international festivals, including Opernspiele Munot in Switzerland and in the Netherlands, where she successfully showcased her vocal talent. During her artistic career, she has performed more than 350 concerts with the Grand Orchestra and the Odessa National Opera and Ballet. Wiktor Melnik tenor is a favorite of the audience with a unique voice timbre and a wide repertoire. He is a soloist of the Odessa National Opera. The artist performs in Poland, the Czech Republic, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Monaco, Turkey, Slovakia and Azerbaijan. Viktor is a laureate of prestigious awards — including the 1st prize at the Boris Hmyri Vocal Festival and the 3rd prize of the A. Solowianenko International Competition. Volodymyr Shagay - baritone, opera and musical singer, a graduate of the National Academy of Music in Lviv. Soloist of the Ternopil Musical Theater and Philharmonic. He participated in many international projects in many countries around the world: Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Canada, the United States, China, Hong Kong. The singer collaborated on one stage with such stars as: Dennis Adu, Dirty Loops, Frank London, Anthony Strong and many others. The artists will transport the listeners to the homeland of the waltz presenting extraordinary vocal and instrumental artistry. This extraordinary gala will be enriched with virtuosic dance of dance couples, colorful creations and rich choreography, which will allow you to experience many artistic sensations in a truly princely style. Dance couples are soloists of the National Opera and Ballet Theater in Lviv. This magical evening will feature the greatest hits of the King of the Waltz by Johann Strauss, such as the overture from Revenge of the Bat, Keiser Marsz, Radezki's March, the waltz “Over the Beautiful Blue Danube”, “Viennese Blood”, or “Sounds of Spring” as well as the Poles Trich Trasch, Eljen Magiar Polka, Anne Polka, Groce We and Blyskawice and many other orchestral jugglers. There will also be striking arias and duets from the most famous operettas: Revenge of the Bat, Gypsy Baron, Princess Czardash, Countess Marica, Merry Widow or Land of Smiles. The audience will listen to, among others: arias “Adela”, “Czardasz Sylvi”, Barinkaya's couplets “Big fame is a joke”, “Play Gypsies”, “Artists from Variete”, “Brunetki Blondynki” as well as duets of all time, among others “The silent lips of the soul sings”, “How can I explain to you”, “Jedź do Verasas” Din”, “What is happening I will go crazy”, “To the rhythm of a fighter”. There will also be flagship Neapolitan songs such as: “O sole mio”, “Funikuli-Funikula”, “O Surdato n'Namurato” and many other musical surprises. The Vienna Concert is a vocal power that arouses enthusiasm not only through its different vocal possibilities, but also through the gripping energy on stage that is given to the audience. Each concert is a celebration of vocal music, and the audience downright loves their kind and authentic stage image. We invite all music lovers and lovers of world singing on an atmospheric journey in a good musical style to the rich world of operetta. The concert will be conducted by the excellent Polish speaker Piotr Skubis, who is in love with the rich world of operetta.

We invite you to this unique and unparalleled Viennese evening!