Big news for classical music fans! The legendary Vienna Philharmonic’s New Year’s Concert just announced its conductor for 2026, and it’s none other than Yannick Nézet-Séguin. 🙌🎻

This guy is everywhere right now—music director of the MET Opera in New York, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the Orchestre Métropolitain in Montreal. And now, he’s adding one of the most iconic gigs in classical music to his résumé.

For those who don’t know, the Vienna New Year’s Concert is the event of the classical calendar. Broadcasted to over 90 countries and watched by millions, it’s a mix of Strauss waltzes, polkas, and pure elegance. And Nézet-Séguin?

Mark your calendars and get your champagne ready, because January 1, 2026, is going to be unforgettable! 🥂🎶

Photo by George Etheredge