Viennese Ballroom Music
Elegance, style and sparkle — music for your ball evening
From unobtrusive accompaniment during the welcome drinks to rousing dance music in the grand ballroom — I shape the musical concept of your ball in any size and instrumentation you prefer.
With a full ballroom orchestra I bring the full splendour of the Viennese ball tradition to life. As lead violinist in the traditional Viennese style (following the tradition of Johann Strauss), I give the ensemble its unmistakable Viennese character — with charm, esprit and musical elegance. This large orchestral line-up is ideal for gala events and festive balls with an international flair.
For exclusive balls and gala evenings I offer a salon orchestra of 13 musicians that presents the classic Viennese sound in a stylish, compact format — again with me as lead violinist in the traditional Viennese style.
Together with the Vienna Strings in the formation of string quartet, piano and drums, I also create elegant ballroom music for smaller events. This lineup blends a refined Viennese tone with rhythmic vitality — perfect for intimate, festive dance evenings.
Versatile repertoire — from waltz to tango
My ballroom music combines the classical Viennese dance tradition with modern lightness. In addition to waltzes, polkas, foxtrots and tangos, I also perform select dance arrangements of timeless melodies. The result is a lively mix that lends style, charm and musical brilliance to every ball evening.
Tailored ensembles for every occasion
Every ball is different — therefore I adapt the musical lineup individually to your event:
- Large ball orchestra – for gala events and large dance floors, featuring me as Lead violinist in the traditional Viennese style
- Salon orchestra (13 musicians) – the classic Viennese sound for festive balls, also featuring me as Lead violinist in the traditional Viennese style
- Vienna Strings – string quartet, piano & drums for elegant dance music in a smaller setting
Experience you can rely on
With many years of experience at balls, galas and social events, I know exactly how to create atmosphere — with sensitivity for tempo, dynamics and the perfect musical moment. I have performed at some of the most renowned balls at home and abroad, including the Vienna State Opera Ball, the Ball of the Vienna Philharmonic, the Jurists' Ball, the Viennese Opera Ball in New York, the Philharmonic Ball Essen, the Zuckerbäckerball and the Jägerball.
Rainer Sulzgruber — ballroom music with Viennese soul and international shine.
