Appearance of the operetta "Die Fledermaus" on theater posters most often precedes the New year, and a rare New Year's gala concert of a major opera house or philharmonic hall goes without an overture to this magnificent operetta. The very first sounds of "Die Fledermaus", three explosive chords, taking off like champagne corks, immerse listeners in a celebratory mood. The leitmotif of the entire operetta is the words from the duet of Alfred and Rosalinda - " Happy they. Who can say. That they see another way."

This concert is a part of the Moscow winter music festival programme.

A key motive of the first season festival is fairy tales, which plot lies at the heart of many world’s musical masterpieces.
A key “fairy tale” motive will be supplemented by the following genres: jazz and baroque, popular programmes, music and word, as well as premieres of some new projects and compositions.
A hallmark of this first major musical festival is programmes specially created for the family and children audience. Some of the projects are the result of a collaboration with young producers and lighting and video designers.
Opening concert audience will get a sight of a Grand Hall unique festival décor, that eventually will be spread throughout the Zaryadye concert hall building and will create a specific showpiece of this project.