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DVD : Andre Rieu: Live in Vienna |
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Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0795041769695
Format: Classical, Color, DVD-Video, Live, NTSC
Label: Denon Records
Manufacturer: Denon Records
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Denon Records
Region Code: 1
Release Date: September 30, 2008
Running Time: 135 minutes
Sales Rank: 1878
Studio: Denon Records
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
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Live In Vienna: A concert with Andre Rieu on the square in front of the imperial Hofburg Palace in the heart of Vienna. This DVD includes superb compositions from the most famous Viennese composers: Johann Strauss, Franz Lehar, Emmerich Kalman, W.A. Mozart, Robert Stolz and many others, set against the background of the most beautiful, stylish scenery imaginable. This DVD includes tracks not shown on the television special.
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Tastes are, of course, subjective, but, in my opinion, "Live in Vienna" is far and away
the best concert ever performed by Andre' Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra.
(My second favorite would be "At the Schoennbrunn" - Andre' is always at hie best
performing in the Land of Strauss).
I first saw this concert advertiesed by my local PBS channel during one of their fund
drives and assumed that it was one I had already seen (after all, he has certainly
performed in Vienna enough times.) Much to my pleasant surprise the very first selection.
Vienna Citizens" was a waltz I had not heard in 20 years and I had never heard performed
by Andre' Rieu. I remembered it as one of my all time favorite "Strauss waltzes" Imagine
my chagrin when I subsequently discovered that it had been composed by Carl Michael
Ziehrer, a younger contemporary of Johann Straus II. Oh well, it's a beautiful wattz anyway.
Early on a number of young ladies in evening gowns and young men in "Hapsburg" uniforms
performed a visually beautiful "Fledermaus Quadrille" in the sumptious ballrooms of the Imperial
Apartments. Thirty years ago my late wife and I went to Vienna and saw what may have been the
precursors to this group. It certainmly brought back pleasant memories.This was followed by more
waltz music including the "Gold and Silver Waltz by Lehar (another one on my favorites.)
A change of pace ... Read More
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My wife and I have enjoyed viewing this DVD production very much. We watched it again last night. The music is excellent. The staging is excellent, set in the site of the Vienna palace. The "debutante couples" waltzing on stage and in the Emperor's Ballroom, additional dancers from the Vienna Ballet and Folk Dance Group, scenes from Vienna and Austria, great performances by singers Carla Mafioletti, Carmen Monarcha, Susan Erens, and the Australian Marusia (I didn't get her last name) add to the orchestal excellence of the Johann Strauss Orchestra. I think this DVD is the best one yet that Andre Rieu has produced.
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Again,this was a second gift from myself to my Mother,and she loved it!It is far more complete than the version shown recently on PBS T.V.stations,the video/audio are of very good top quality,over all,if you enjoy Andre Rieu concerts,and his music,you will love this!Buy it and enjoy it!My Mother is a number#1 fan of Andre Rieu!
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I recieved this newly released DVD (30 Sept 2008) as a pleasant surprise gift from a very good friend of mine(EC)who also caught the virus of classical music being spread worldwide by Andre Rieu.
Overall,compared with previous Andre's Concert DVD's,there is a marked increase of the usual elegance and finesse in the innovated presentation of Andre Rieu being accompanied by the Johann Strauss orchestra and choir. It is more apparent when we consider the concert is being held in Vienna, the home of the Strauss family and the birthplace of the waltz.
The stage is set up in Michaeler Square on the doorsteps(literally) of the Imperial Hofburg Palace in Vienna city center. A big 'Bravo' to the Stage Designer Marianne & Johny Lochner for their innovation about setting up two dance floors,one on each side of the orchestra bay. An extension of the dance floors is inside the original magnificent dance floor of the Imperial Hofburg Palace with its numerous classical chandeliers. This latter is shown on widescreens provided for the spectators.As expected, the inside ballroom of the palace displays all the sumptuous splendour and grandeur as it did in the 19th Century when Johann Strauss was teaching the world and Queen Victoria to waltz!
The performers on the dance floors are the outstanding Ballet group of The Vienna State Opera, Thomas Elmeyer group of Debutante Couples and the Folk Opera group of Vienna. In the various appropriate traditional costumes ... Read More
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I grew up listening to classical music. My parents are pretty hard core classical music listeners. All of my family enjoyed this awesome DVD. the scenery is beautiful and songs and pieces they play are very familar pieces. It actually makes you feel like you are attending the concert. There's brazilian singer in this performance - she's amazingly good!
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