Lesley Garrett, soprano ; Orchester Wiener Akademie ; Master's Wiener Walzer Tanz Ensemble ; Wiener Akademie ; Alfred Eschwé, David Charles Abell, conductors.
Contents:
A night in Vienna / with Lesley Garrett ; BBC -- The waltz king : a docudrama / presented by Lesley Garrett ; BBC Wales.
Summary:
In the 1st film, dancers recreate the beauty and atmosphere of the ballroom performances of 19th century Vienna. Strauss favorites including the Blue Danube Waltz are performed while dancers perform in historical costumes. The 2nd film discusses the origins of the waltz and the lives of Johann Strauss, Sr. and Jr., with dramatized scenes.
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