2012

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Duration: 1 hour, 25 minutes

Live from Musikverein in Vienna, the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra perform the climax of the annual celebratory concert of waltzes, polkas and marches, conducted by Mariss Jansons for the second time.

As well as popular works by members of the Strauss family, we hear from Tchaikovsky, Joseph Hellmesburger Jr and Hans Christian Lumbye.

To accompany some of the pieces there are performances by the Ballet of the Vienna State Opera and Volksoper, and an appearance of the Vienna Boys' Choir.

Presenter Petroc Trelawny sets the scene from Vienna.

Last on

Sun 1 Jan 2012 11:15 BBC Two except Northern Ireland (Analogue), Wales (Analogue)

See all previous episodes for New Year's Day Concert

Credits

Conductor
Mariss Jansons
Presenter
Petroc Trelawny
Director
Karina Fibich
Producer
Jonathan Haswell

Broadcasts

  • BBC TwoSun 1 Jan 2012 11:15 BBC Two except Northern Ireland (Analogue), Wales (Analogue)

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