Viennese Night at the BBC Proms DVD

UPC: 5060244550261

Product Features

• Title: Viennese Night at the BBC Proms
• Composers: Johann Strauss I & II, Franz Lehár, Franz von Suppé
• Performers: Sheila Armstrong (soprano)
• Conductors: János Fürst, James Loughran, Walter Susskind
• Orchestras: Hallé Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Symphony Orchestra, BBC Northern Symphony Orchestra
• Language: English
• Subtitles: French, German
• Run Time: Approx. 88 minutes
• TV Format: NTSC 4:3
• Sound: LPCM Stereo
• Publisher: ICA Classics / BBC
• DVD Region: Region Free (NTSC)

Overview

The ICA Classics Legacy series proudly presents Viennese Night at the BBC Proms, a delightful collection of beloved waltzes, polkas, and overtures, featuring some of the finest moments from the Viennese Night Proms. This DVD, released for the first time, captures the exuberant spirit of Vienna’s golden era, with performances of Johann Strauss I & II, Franz Lehár, and Franz von Suppé. These historical recordings from the 1970s Proms are expertly restored and showcase the lively and playful essence of Viennese music.

The program includes iconic pieces like the Blue Danube Waltz, the famous Radetzky March, and highlights from Die Fledermaus such as the Csárdás and Laughing Song performed by soprano Sheila Armstrong. Conductors James Loughran, Walter Susskind, and János Fürst lead the Hallé Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Symphony Orchestra, and BBC Northern Symphony Orchestra, bringing these light-hearted and joyful works to life with humor and panache.

Interesting Facts

• Johann Strauss II, known as the "Waltz King," is famous for popularizing the Viennese waltz. This DVD includes some of his best-known pieces, including The Blue Danube and Die Fledermaus.
• Sheila Armstrong, featured soprano, is renowned for her interpretations of Strauss's Laughing Song from Die Fledermaus, a demanding and entertaining piece.
• Walter Susskind and James Loughran were frequent conductors at the BBC Proms, showcasing their exceptional talent in conducting large symphonic works.
• The BBC Proms is an annual classical music festival held in London’s Royal Albert Hall, famous for its informal atmosphere and eclectic programming.
• The bonus track includes Franz von Suppé’s Light Cavalry Overture, one of the most recognizable overtures in the classical repertoire.

Track Listing

Johann Strauss II

1. Die Fledermaus – Ouverture (9:00)
2. Unter Donner und Blitz, Polka schnell op. 324 (4:05)
3. Pizzicato-Polka (with Josef Strauss) (2:40)
4. Rosen aus dem Süden, Walzer op. 388 (9:35)
5. Die Fledermaus – Klänge der Heimat (Csárdás) (5:34)
6. Die Fledermaus – Mein Herr Marquis (Laughing Song) (4:20)
7. Gold und Silber, Walzer op. 79 (8:37)
8. Leichtes Blut, Polka schnell op. 319 (2:56)
9. Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka, op. 214 (2:55)
10. Der Zigeunerbaron – Ouverture (8:49)
11. Der Zigeunerbaron – Marsch (2:58)
12. Vergnügungszug, Polka schnell op. 281 (2:48)
13. Perpetuum mobile, op. 257 (3:15)
14. An der schönen blauen Donau, Walzer op. 314 (10:30)

Franz von Suppé

1. Die leichte Kavallerie – Ouverture (7:10)

Franz Lehár

1. Gold und Silber, Walzer op. 79 (8:37)

Publishers

• ICA Classics
• BBC

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