A Viennese Spectacle: Johann Strauss Gala at Heldenplatz

UPC 4006680100241

Product Features

• Category: DVD
• Title: Johann Strauss Gala
• Venue: Open Air Concert from the Heldenplatz Vienna
• Featuring: Johann Strauss [Father and Son]
• Performers: Andrea Rost, Jose Carreras, Wiener Philharmoniker
• Conductor: Zubin Mehta
• Video Director: Brian Coles
• Producer: Bernd Hellthaler
• Distributor: Kinowelt Home Entertainment, a Kinowelt Media Group Company
• Label: Arthaus Musik, EuroArts
• Sound Format: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital Stereo
• Menu Languages: GB, D, F, SP, I, NL, S
• Region Code: 0 (Worldwide), PAL
• Picture Format: 16:9
• Running Time: 90 Min
• Release Year: 1999

Overview

Immerse yourself in the world-renowned Johann Strauss Gala, an open-air concert extravaganza from the iconic Heldenplatz Vienna. This DVD captures the essence of Vienna's musical heritage through the timeless compositions of Johann Strauss, Father and Son. Featuring stellar performances by Andrea Rost, Jose Carreras, and the Wiener Philharmoniker under the baton of maestro Zubin Mehta, this concert is a testament to the Strauss family's indelible mark on classical music. Enjoy a selection of waltzes, polkas, and marches that epitomize Viennese charm, including "An der schönen blauen Donau," "Wiener Blut," and the exhilarating "Unter Donner und Blitz." Directed by Brian Coles and produced by Bernd Hellthaler, this DVD is a treasure for classical music aficionados and those who cherish Vienna's cultural legacy.

Interesting Facts

• Zubin Mehta, a conductor of international acclaim, leads the Wiener Philharmoniker through a memorable Strauss repertoire, highlighting the orchestra's exceptional interpretative prowess.
• Andrea Rost and Jose Carreras, two of the opera world's luminaries, lend their voices to some of Strauss's most captivating operatic pieces, including selections from "Die Fledermaus" and "Der Zigeunerbaron."
• The concert was held at Heldenplatz Vienna, a location steeped in history and significance, offering a majestic backdrop to the Strauss melodies.
• This DVD includes a wide array of Strauss's work, from the spirited "Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka" to the profound "Wiener Blut" and the universally beloved "An der schönen blauen Donau."

Track Listing

Featuring iconic pieces like:

• "Im Sturmschritt," "Wiener Blut," "Stadt und Land," "Nur Fort!," "Tritsch Tratsch," "Ouverture Die Fledermaus," "Csárdás from Die Fledermaus," and many more, culminating in the stirring "An der schönen blauen Donau" and the patriotic "Radetzky March."

Key Credits

• Conducted by: Zubin Mehta
• Featuring: Andrea Rost, Jose Carreras
• Performed by: Wiener Philharmoniker
• Directed by: Brian Coles
• Produced by: Bernd Hellthaler

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