September 28, 2009: SOS Children's Villages announces their renewed partnership with Salute to Vienna! New Year's Concert 2010!

Salute to Vienna, "The World's Greatest New Year's Concert"

SOS Children's Villages USA is pleased to announce their partnership with SALUTE TO VIENNA (STV), "The World's Greatest New Year's Concert," will continue into 2010. This cherished alliance will endeavor to raise funds and awareness for orphaned and abandoned children around the world.

Inspired by Vienna's world-famous New Year's concert, Salute to Vienna is an uplifting and enchanting celebration that has been delighting audiences all over North America for 14 years. The 2010 New Year's concert combines the brilliant talents of the Strauss Symphony of America with stellar European maestros, sopranos, tenors and dancers, performing to the glorious music of  Vienna's "Waltz King" Johann Strauss Jr., and his contemporaries. It is the only concert of its kind officially recognized by the Mayor of Vienna as an authentic Viennese New Year's celebration. What "Nutcracker" means to Christmas, "Salute to Vienna" means to the New Year!  

This season's hosting cities include: Chicago, Clearwater, Coral Springs, Costa Mesa, Ft. Myers, Los Angeles, Miami, New Brunswick, New York City, Philadelphia, San Diego, Sarasota, Washington, and West Palm Beach.

With common roots in post World War II Austria, SOS Children's Villages are present around the world -- a beacon of hope for children in need. Similarly, Salute to Vienna represents the very best of Austria's Viennese musical legacy. Together they will support the work of SOS Children's Villages to provide care for children in need and support for their families and communities. Mr. Glatz, Salute to Vienna's producer adds: "It is an honor and a privilege to continue our affiliation with this wonderful charitable organization.  The Dalai Lama said it best: The splendid work done by SOS Children's Villages is charity where deeds speak louder than words."

This partnership comes during an extremely important time for SOS Children's Villages, which is celebrating 60 years of service to children in 2009.

For a complete list of Salute to Vienna concerts across North America, call 1-800-545-7807 or visit www.salutetovienna.com. Group discounts are available.