Viennese waltz conquers space: Danube waltz dances into the universe!

Viennese waltz conquers space: Danube waltz dances into the universe!

An extraordinary project is taking shape! Vienna Tourism and the European Space Agency (ESA) are launching a spectacular mission under the motto “Waltz into Space”. The world-famous Danube Waltz, originally composed by Johann Strauss, is scheduled to be sent into space on May 31, 2025. In front of the impressive backdrop of the MAK in Vienna, a concert by the Vienna Symphony Orchestra will be performed, which will be heard not only on earth, but also in the universe. Vienna Tourism boss Norbert Kettner and ESA representative Mehran Sarkarati recently presented this important project, which could create a deeper connection between humanity and possible extraterrestrial life forms, such as krone.at reported.

Music on an interstellar journey

The Danube Waltz will be converted into digital form on May 31 and sent into space through ESA's Deep Space Antenna in Cebreros, Spain. In record speed, the signal reached NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft in just 23 hours and 3 minutes! This spacecraft, which has been exploring the vastness of the universe since 1977, is now ready to carry humanity's music. With the broadcast, which can be watched at the same time in the Herrmann beach bar for all Viennese, WienTourismus also offers the opportunity to become a “SpaceNote Ambassador” by sponsoring individual notes of the waltz, as by courier.at explained.

The Danube Waltz is not only pleasingly performed in the universe, but also celebrated at various events during the Strauss year. As part of the Vienna City Marathon on April 6th, a world record attempt in waltz dancing will take place, and musician Martin Grubinger and his band will perform a new interpretation of the piece live. This is all in keeping with the 200th birthday of Johann Strauss and promises to be a spectacular year for waltz lovers and space fans alike.