The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition (hereafter referred to as “the Association”) is pleased to announce that the recording of the “Vienna Boys’ Choir Concert”, which was held on 23 May at the EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden”, will be screened at EXPO Arena “Matsuri” from 11 July to 13 July.
This event will be held as a part of the “EXPO Matsuri Theatre” series, which uses the large “EXPO VISION” screen in the EXPO Arena “Matsuri” to showcase a variety of video content, including events previously held at the Expo and popular films.
*No reservation is required for this event.
Overview
<Date and Time>
Friday, 11 July, Saturday, 12 July, and Sunday, 13 July 18:30 – 19:30
<Venue>
EXPO Arena “Matsuri”
＜Details＞
The Association will hold the ”EXPO Matsuri Theatre” series as one of the new attractions at the Expo, using the large “EXPO VISION” screen in the EXPO Arena “Matsuri”, where visitors can enjoy a variety of visual content, including past events at the Expo and well-known films.
The first installment of the ”EXPO Matsuri Theatre” series will feature the recording screening of the Vienna Boys’ Choir Concert held on 23 May at the EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden”. In addition to the main footage of the choir in the film, this time, special behind-the-scenes footage will also be shown at the same time, offering a rare glimpse into the rehearsals and daily life of the Vienna Boys’ Choir.
＜Reservation＞
Free entry and exit
<Set list>
| 1 | Josef Strauss (1827–1870) For Ever! Fast polka, opus 193 Lyrics: Tina Breckwoldt, Arrangement: Gerald Wirth |
| 2 | Johann Strauss II (1825–1899) Kaiserwalzer opus 437 (1889) Lyrics: Victor Gombocz; Arr. Gerald Wirth |
| 3 | Rudolf Sieczyński (1879–1952) Wien, du Stadt meiner Träume (Vienna, City of My Dreams), opus 1 (1912) Arrangement: Gerald Wirth |
| 4 | Folk song from the Tyrol Juchhe, Tiroler Bua (Hey, Tyrolean Lad) Cattle driving song Arrangement: Manuel Lanz |
| 5 | Folk song from the Tyrol Mei Madele, mei Tschurele (My dear girl, my curly-haired girl) |
| 6 | Johann Strauss II (1825-1899) Annenpolka (Saint Anna’s Day polka), opus 117 (1852) Lyrics: Rudolf Effenberger, Arrangement: Josef Wolfgang Ziegler |
| 7 | Johann Strauss II (1825-1899) An der schönen blauen Donau (Blue Danube), waltz opus 314 (1867) Lyrics: Franz von Gernerth |
| 8 | Johann Strauss II (1825-1899) Frühlingsstimmenwalzer (Voices of Spring). Waltz opus 410 |
| 9 | Johann Strauss II / Manuel Lanz Annenpolka (Saint Anna’s Day polka), opus 117 (1852) Swingin Anna Lyrics: Rudolf Effenberger |
| 10 | Johann Strauss II / Manuel Lanz Blue Danube waltz opus 314 (1867) Blue Danube Blues |
| 11 | Hachidai Nakamura (1931–1992) Ue o muite aruko Lyrics: Rokusuke Ei (1933–2016) |
| 12 | Johann Strauss I (1804–1849) / Manuel Lanz Radetzky Samba |
| — | Special videos |
*The part of the program differs from the one presented on May 23.
＜Viewing Guidelines＞
Visitors may bring in food and drinks, including items purchased from nearby shops and restaurants. Please enjoy the wonderful singing of the choir while relaxing on the lawn area of the EXPO Arena.
*Food and drinks will not be distributed or sold inside the EXPO Arena “Matsuri”. Tables and chairs will also not be provided, so please bring your own picnic blankets, folding chairs, etc. as necessary. We kindly ask that you take your rubbish with you, or separate it properly and dispose of it at a designated waste station outside the EXPO Arena.
For Reference
– About Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Admission Tickets
– Click here for ticket information
https://www.expo2025.or.jp/en/tickets-index/
(Events Bureau)