The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Movies
Recorded on January 1, 2004, this concert film from Deutsche Grammophon features conductor Riccardo Muti leading the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. The video companion to the album of the same name, New Year's Concert 2004 includes performances of waltzes by Johann Strauss as well as pieces by several of the legendary composer's descendants. This concert marks Muti's fourth consecutive New Year's performance with the Vienna Philharmonic. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi
- 1992
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One of the world's greatest tenors, José Carreras, performs with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra (under the direction of Claudio Abbado) in this performance video recorded during a special concert at the Alte Oper of Frankfurt. The program includes Te Deum, Op. 22 by Hector Berlioz and Overture: Die Meistersinger Von Nurnberg by Richard Wagner. Other soloists include Martin Haselbock on organ and the Prague Philharmonic Choir. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- 1988
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This witty production of the classic Cinderella fairy tale, La Cenerentola, by Gioacchino Rossini, is performed by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus at the Salzburg Festival. Under the direction of Michael Hampe, the story unfolds with unexpected twists and turns. There is a stellar performance by soprano Ann Murray in the title role, with her prince played by Francisco Araiza. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, Rovi
- Starring:
- Ann Murray, Francisco Araiza, (more)
- 1985
The music of Brahms is played with spirit and grace. ~ Rovi
- 1963
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In this classical performance captured live at Vienna's Theater an der Wien on March 21, 1963, conductor Hans Knappertsbusch leads the Wiener Philharmoniker in a thunderous rendition of Richard Wagner's "Die Walküre". ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- 1948
Vienna Philharmonic is the blanket title for a series of 12-minute short subjects produced for the wine-and-cheese crowd by Eugene Sharin. Filmed in Vienna and Salzburg, the shorts feature several of Europe's top conductors and orchestras, as well as the world-renowned Vienna Boys' Choir. Highlights include full performances of Mozart's Eine Kleine, Schubert's Unfinished Symphony, and selections by Johann and Josef Strauss. Also featured is an energetic rendition of the first movement of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. Not long after their theatrical release, the Vienna Philharmonic shorts were telecast on New York City's CBS television affiliate. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
