Vienna Philharmonic set for diamond anniversary concert

When the Vienna Philharmonic holds its New Year's Concert in the Golden Hall of Vienna's Musikverein on Jan 1, it will not just present one of the world's foremost classical music events but also will celebrate the 75th anniversary of this cherished tradition.

"It's the first day of the New Year and the concert is a musical greeting to the world with a spirit of hope, friendship and peace," says Andreas Grossbauer, president of the Vienna Philharmonic, in a phone interview with China Daily.

After conducting the New Year's Concert in 2006 and 2012, maestro Mariss Jansons will return for the third time.