Music at the Vienna Opera Ball

Radio Wien Disco

• 11.00 pm - 05.00 am Radio Wien DJ Mel Merio

DJ MEL MERIO

The highlight of ORF-Wien activities in connection with the Opera Ball for all ball guests is the Radio Wien Opera Ball disco with DJane Mel Merio. With popular Radio Vienna hits and well-known party classics, Mel Merio will deliver a sparkling, energetic and glamorous mood for dancing.

Falstaff Champagner Salon

• 11.00 pm - 11.45 pm Christiana Uikiza & Geri Schuller (Vocals & Piano)
• 00.15 am - 01.00 am Geri Schuller (Piano)
• 01.30 am - 02.15 am Christiana Uikiza & Geri Schuller (Vocals & Piano)
• 02.45 am - 03.30 am Geri Schuller (Piano)
• 04.00 am - 04.45 am Christiana Uikiza & Geri Schuller (Vocals & Piano)

CHRISTIANA UIKIZA & AARON WONESCH

Christiana Uikiza has a range of five octaves, covering deep jazz lines and high solo melodies with power and grace. She composes and writes her own lyrics, and has worked with artists such as Tom Jones, Dominic Miller and Vinnie Colaiuta. At the 2024 Opera Ball she will sing jazz standards and French chansons, accompanied by Geri Schuller.

Zum Schwarzen Kameel & Salon Campari

• 11.00 pm - 23.15 pm VaBene Instrumental - Italo Swing
• 23.15 pm - 00.00 am VaBene Italosongs
• 00.45 am - 01.30 am VaBene Latin & Jazz
• 02.00 am - 02.15 am VaBene Instrumental - Italo Swing
• 02.15 am - 03.00 am VaBene Italosongs
• 03.30 am - 03.45 am VaBene Instrumental - Italo Swing
• 03.45 am - 04.30 am VaBene Latin & Jazz

VABENE

The VaBene feelgood band will take you on an evening of romantic Italian melodies and toe-tapping Latin groove, from Capri to Rio de Janeiro. Singer Armin Bonelli is known for his moving interpretations of Adriano Celentano, Zucchero, Umberto Tozzi, Tiziano Ferro and Jovanotti. Percussionist and singer Iris Camaa with her cajón and powerful voice brings a matchless Latin groove to the stage. Pianist and singer Clemens Schaller is at home in many different musical styles. Thanks to his experience and collaboration with many of the greats of the musical world he knows how to fill the audience with light-hearted joy.

Marble Hall

• 11.00 pm - 11.50 pm Monika Ballwein & Band
• 00.00 am - 00.50 am Carl Avory & Band
• 01.00 am - 01.50 am Monika Ballwein & Band
• 02.00 am - 02.50 am Carl Avory & Band
• 03.00 am - 03.50 am Monika Ballwein & Band
• 04.00 am - 05.00 am Carl Avory & Band

MONIKA BALLWEIN & BAND

If there were something like an aristocracy in the Austrian music business, Monika Ballwein would be the Queen of Pop, Soul & Jazz. She embodies opulence, versatility, crystal-clear sound and passion you can feel. Monika Ballwein’s voice has been the basis for successful Austrian music productions from glamorous live shows on TV to intimate jazz club candle light concerts.

CARL AVORY & BAND

Singer Carl Avory comes from Cambridge, England, and delights audiences with his unmistakable voice. A mix of pop, soul and rock combined with his ener- getic stage presence makes every performance a lively dance event.

Palmtree Garden in the Schwind Foyer

• 11.00 pm - 01.00 am DJ Leila Glatz
• 01.30 am - 02.45 am DJ Leila Glatz
• 03.30 am - 04.45 am DJ Leila Glatz

DJ LEILA GLATZ

With her steadfast tool of choice until today, a potpourri of percussive breakbeats, dark and downbeats, a touch of Africa and Deep House, a substantial dose of soul, funk, and jazz, as well as essences from World & Lounge Music, Djane Leila Love has been impressing audiences since the 90s. With her distinctive style, she is regularly invited to parties and cultural events both at home and abroad, immersing her audience in sophisticated sound arrangements.

Gustav Mahler Hall

• 11.00 pm - 00.00 am Orchester Divertimento Viennese
• 00.00 am - 00.30 am Jazz Combo
• 00.30 am - 01.00 am Orchester Divertimento Viennese
• 01.00 am - 02.00 am Jazz Combo
• 02.00 am - 03.30 am Orchester Divertimento Viennese
• 03.30 am - 04.00 am Jazz Combo

ORCHESTER DIVERTIMENTO VIENNESE

Besides classic Viennese dance music the Divertimento Viennese orchestra specializes in the legendary hits of the Golden 1920s and Swinging 1930s, performing them in their original arrangements. The orchestra delights its audiences with temperament, virtuosity and unerring sense of the musical pulse of this era, and has become one of Austria’s most popular ball orchestras since its formation in 1998. With a dance music repertoire of over 300 pieces the Divertimento Viennese orchestra and tenor Martin Lechleitner present a mix of various dance and musical styles. The jazz combo led by Béla Fischer complements the dance program with groovy swing, Bossa Nova, and Latin American dances.

Ballroom

• 10.00 pm - 11.35 pm Opening Vienna Opera Ball Orchester
• 11.35 pm - 00.00 am Bernd Fröhlich Orchester
• 00.00 am - 00.35 am Fledermaus-Quadrille op. 363
                                     by Johann Strauß (son) 
                                     Vienna Opera Ball Orchester
• 00.35 am - 01.50 am Bernd Fröhlich Orchester
• 01.50 am - 02.40 am Orpheus-Quadrille op. 236
                                     by Johann Strauß (son) / Jacques Offenbach
                                     Vienna Opera Ball Orchester
• 02.40 am - 03.50 am Bernd Fröhlich Orchester
• 03.50 am - 04.20 am Maskenball-Quadrille op. 272
                                    by Johann Strauß (son) / Giuseppe Verdi
                                    Vienna Opera Ball Orchester
• 04.20 am - 04.45 am Bernd Fröhlich Orchester
• 04.45 am - 05.00 am Vienna Opera Ball Orchester

VIENNA OPERA BALL ORCHESTER

The Vienna Opera Ball Orchestra Concert Association was founded in 1982 with the goal of preserving Viennese dance music of the 18th and 19th centuries and performing it in Vienna and throughout the world. For 40 years the Opera Ball Orchestra has been a fixed element of the Vienna Opera Ball. The orchestra now appears in 36 countries and almost all European major cities, gives concert tours on several continents, and has a number of international conductors who support and conduct it. The Vienna Opera Ball Orchestra is the authentic expression of the Vienna sound, the original interpretation of Austrian music from the late 18th to early 20th century. The Vienna Opera Ball Orchestra is conducted by László Gyükér.

DAS BERND FRÖHLICH ORCHESTER

Singer and saxophonist Bernd Fröhlich and his orchestra will keep the dance floor packed and the mood exuberant. Depending on the event, the Bernd Fröhlich Orches- tra plays swing, ballroom or party music in different ensembles. The orchestra plays hits from recent decades in a new, swinging ballroom sound. All the arrangements are by Bernd Fröhlich, creating the perfect atmosphere for every programme.

The number One Vienna – hosted by Eden Bar

• 11.00 pm - 00.00 am DJ Mia Legenstein
• 00.00 am - 01.30 am Ingrid Diem & Andre Wright & Dave Camille
• 01.30 am - 02.30 am DJ Mia Legenstein
• 02.30 am - 04.00 am Ingrid Diem & Andre Wright & Dave Camille
• 04.00 am - 04.45 am DJ Mia Legenstein

DJ MIA LEGENSTEIN – SIECLE LIBRE

DJ and sound artist Mia Legenstein is famous for her heavy bass minimal beats contrasted with charming electronic soundscapes. Deep House, Tech House, Minimal, Down Beat, Lounge, Ambient, French chansons, classic and experimental avantgarde – the versatile DJ artist covers them all. She loves to experiment with different genres and influences. She has appeared as a sound designer, live composer, vocal performance artist and DJ in leading clubs, festivals, theatres and bars throughout the world.

INGRID DIEM & ANDRÉ WRIGHT & DAVE CAMILLE

Ingrid Diem, singer and cabaret artist from Vienna, has sung as a soloist with Europe’s greatest gospel choruses, alongside Wolfgang Ambros and Maya Hakoort, and toured Europe with the Elvis Presley Original Band. Currently, she is touring Austrian theatres with her solo comedy show Miss Understanding.
André Wright is from Canada, won prizes in international vocal competitions and became a member of the Canadian Friends Choir. In Europe he has played in musicals such as Avenue X, Jesus Christ Superstar and Camelot.
Dave Camille has British roots, lives in Vienna, and is an instrumentalist, singer, songwriter and arranger. At home in all musical genres, he works as a live and studio musician and musical director in Austria and abroad.

Opera Foyer

• 08.15 pm - 9.45 pm Jazzophonics
• 11.00 pm - 00.00 am Jazzophonics
• 00.25 am - 01.25 am Jazzophonics
• 01.50 am - 02.40 am Jazzophonics
• 03.00 am - 03.50 am Jazzophonics
• 04.10 am - 05.00 am Jazzophonics

JAZZOPHONIKS

The Jazzophonics enchant audiences with their swing version of popular world hits. With their ensemble of double bass, saxophone, piano, drums and song they revive the elegant atmosphere of the jazz clubs of the 20s. From Frank Sinatra to Harry Styles, they offer the greatest hits in world history played in the style of the golden Swing Era. With their unique mobile instruments, the Jazzophonics play while mixing with the guests, giving the perfect jazz club feeling.

Heuriger Wieninger 

• 11.00 pm - 11.45 pm Klangvierterl
• 11.45 pm - 00.30 am Härtel Quintett
• 00.30 am - 01.30 am Klangvierterl
• 01.30 am - 02.30 am Härtel Quintett
• 02.30 am - 03.10 am Klangvierterl
• 03.10 am - 03.50 am Härtel Quintett
• 03.50 am - 04.20 am Klangvierterl
• 04.20 am - 04.50 am Härtel Quintett

KLANGVIERTERL

Vienna, wine, love and transience – this is the stuff of Viennese song and Viennese popular music in the truest sense of the word. The Klangvierterl ensemble was formed to revive this Viennese music. Besides Viennese pops the musicians also play lost gems from composers who enriched Viennese dance music as much as the waltz king Johann Strauß (son). With their own arrangements, the Klangvierterl have extended their repertoire to other genres. Their programme covers Vienna songs, polkas, waltzes, tangos, classical chamber music and contemporary works.

HÄRTEL QUINTETT

5 musicians. 3 siblings and 2 friends. One goal: When they come together, music is made. Influenced by the folk music environment, classical music education, and curiosity for musical dialects from around the world, they skillfully conjure up the most beautiful sounds from their instruments, full of creativity, harmony, and energy. They especially enjoy it when the listener dances and cheers with joy.

Club Opera

• 11.30 pm - 04.45 am Nikizza & Wagnerlove

NIKIZZA & WAGNERLOVE

With Nikizza & Wagnerlove, two veterans of the Vienna DJ scene are in charge of the club sound at the Vienna Opera Ball this year. Expect »high-quality« house and disco sounds from these guarantors of lively vibes on the dance floor.