What's on in Beijing (Dec 31-Jan 6)

The Original Strauss Capelle Vienna will be in Beijing for a musical feast.[Photo/ National Center for the Performing Arts]

Celebrate New Year's with celebrated Austrian orchestra

For centuries, the distinguished compositions of the legendary Strauss musical dynasty - founded by Johann Strauss I - have graced the stages of the world's most prestigious balls, theaters and concert halls. Now they have come to Beijing for New Year celebrations with a musical feast combining orchestral music with solos and ballet.

The Strauss-Orchestra was outfitted in 1843 with red tail-coats and white trousers and performed on special occasions in this apparel. These characteristics are now unique to the Original Strauss Capelle Vienna, re-founded in 1977, and render their performances unforgettable.

If you go:

7:30 pm, Jan 1-2. National Center for the Performing Arts.

Contact: 010 6655 0000

Ticket: 180-680 yuan