The 2021 Vienna Philharmonic New Year's Concert was held January 1, 2021, under the baton of Riccardo Muti in the Golden Hall of the Musikverein in Vienna. After 1993, 1997, 2000, 2004, and 2018, this year's concert marked the 6th time that Riccardo Muti, whose close musical partnership with the Vienna Philharmonic has now extended nearly 50 years, has conducted this prestigious concert event. Taking place without a live audience, the concert was broadcast in over 90 countries and followed by millions of viewers around the globe.