Johann strauss ii tales from the vienna woods waltz by fledermaus1990. Great waltz, the 1938 movie clip johann strauss ii and his immortal melodies airing. Docudrama about the history of the waltz and the bitter battle between the strausses, the father and son rivals who began a 100 year dance phenomenon throughout europe. Leonard bernstein, new york philharmonic a johann strauss. Its a hollywood version of the early life of johann strauss, the viennese waltz king. Johann strauss i is one of the most important composers of nineteenth century viennese light music. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. On, learn more about austrian composer johann strauss, who surpassed his father, johann strauss the elders popularity and productivity, becoming known as the waltz king. Although the elder strauss wanted his sons to pursue business careers, the musical talents of johann, jr. He was famous for his waltzes, and he popularized them alongside joseph lanner, thereby setting the foundations for his sons to carry on his musical dynasty. Johann strauss ii on the beautiful blue danube youtube. In its revised version, it been a steady repertoire presence for nearly a century. His best waltzes royal philharmonic orchestra the best walzer of johann strauss.
Contrary to a story later told by his son johann ii, strauss successfully completed his bookbinder appreciation in 1822. Johann strauss museum vienna 2020 all you need to know. Years ago i drove to a small theater in south milwaukee to see the 1938 mgm movie the great waltz, a schmaltzy but wellmade concoction with the inimitable meliza korjus and the very aggravating louise reiner that was very loosely based on strauss s life. The great waltz 1972 composer johann strauss horst buchholz becomes the waltz king and woos a barons rossano brazzi mistress mary costa in 19thcentury austria. The scene itself is about the composing of his waltz tales from the vienna woods a name that brings up an amusing recollection for me, of how my college history professor always described the writings of. This film was presented in the cinerama format overseas. The great waltz is a 1972 american biographical musical film directed by andrew l. Johann strauss the blue danube waltz janice roper mp3 8. Johann strauss biography life, family, story, mother, son.
Play fulllength songs from most famous waltzes by johann strauss, jr. Aug 01, 2019 on, learn more about austrian composer johann strauss, who surpassed his father, johann strauss the elders popularity and productivity, becoming known as the waltz king. Im afraid i wont see gwenn as santa quite the same again. Rasi fears that she might lose young johann strauss to countess helga. Hofkapellmeister original title 1h 43min 12 august 1932 germany add a plot. Johann strauss jr the waltz king by johann strauss ii on. Born in vienna in 1825, he became one of the countrys most prolific composers, writing over 500 works. This remake of the great waltz was filmed in some spectacular ballrooms, but all the hoop skirts, marble and crystal chandeliers cannot make up for a witless screenplay, wooden acting, and incredibly unimaginative camera work. His edition of a night in venice restored the work to the repertory, and his strauss pastiche, waltzes from vienna, was not only a hit onstage but was brought to the screen in the early 30s, including a notoriously uninspired british version directed by alfred hitchcock his least favorite of all of his movies, and a hollywood adaptation called the great waltz, starring fernand gravey. The great waltz 1938 film the great waltz is a 1938 american biographical film based very loosely on the life of johann strauss ii. Johann strauss ii celebrity profile check out the latest johann strauss ii photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Johann strauss ii, arthur fiedler, boston pops orchestra. His best waltzes royal philharmonic orchestra the best walzer of johann strauss by newkingofwalzer.
Mar 10, 2020 johann strauss i, one of the principal composers of viennese waltzes. Great waltz, the 1938 movie clip johann strauss ii. Older johann strauss fears that his great career as a composer will be over in the future. The great waltz is the most effective movie provided by metrogoldwynmayer mgm, by using a description of the movie is a musical based on the life and music of johnann strauss, jr. The great waltz 1938 official trailer luise rainer, fernand gravey movie hd in 1845 vienna, johann strau. About johann strauss ii johann strauss ii or johann strauss the younger, or johann strauss jr. Fiedler conducted the boston pops from 1930 until 1979. In 1963, walt disney pictures released a beautiful technicolor biography of johann strauss jr. Brian aherne, a successful composer, forbids his precocious son nicknamed schani to pursue a similar career in music.
After he is fired from his clerical bank job because of his preoccupation with. The city of vienna has never looked more beautiful or the music of johann strauss, jr. Hofkapellmeister original title 1h 43min 12 august 1932 germany add a plot director. Listen free to johann strauss ii waltzes blue danube waltz, tales from the vienna woods and more. The great waltz 1972 download movie bluray music films. The waltz is one of viennas most popular forms of classical music. The waltz was originally titled hand in hand and was intended as a toast made in august of that year by emperor of austria franz joseph i on the occasion of his visit to the german emperor wilhelm ii where it was symbolic as a toast of friendship extended by austriahungary to the german empire. Johann strauss in 7 beautiful waltzes culture trip.
Opening mgm s schmaltzy story of strauss and vienna, fernand gravet is introduced in the lead role, tangling with his employer sig rumann, his inlaws tobe bert roach, greta meyer and his finacee luiser rainer, in the great waltz, 1938. Johann strauss ii biography, movie highlights and photos. Anxious to finish off his contract with british international pictures, alfred hitchcock agreed to direct waltzes from vienna, a schmaltzy musical about waltz king joseph strauss and his son. Johann strauss iithe blue danube waltz with river movie youtube. Valses en estereo viennese waltz by supermusickingdom. I dream of disney restoring this film and giving it a well deserved. Oct 06, 2017 johannes brahms was a personal friend of strauss. One of the most celebrated composers of the 19th century, johann strauss ii spent almost 50 years at the center of cultural life for much of western world, from his native austriahungary to such farflung american territories as california. Johann strauss ii played by esmond knight wants to be a composer like his father, i gwenn, who is arrogantly dismissive of his talents throughout. Composer johann strauss becomes the waltzking and woos a barons mistress in 19thcentury.
His works are remarkable for their rhythmic verve and charm of melodic design, and they represent the style of viennese dance music at its best. So if by watching the great waltz 1938 youre looking to learn a little more about the waltz king, johann strauss ii, youd do better to head. Set in the mid19th century days of emperor franz joseph, the film overflows with strauss waltzes which are played, sung and danced to varying degrees of success. Arthur fiedler 18941979 conducting the boston pops orchestra.
The great waltz is a 1938 american biographical film based very loosely on the life of johann strauss ii. The waltz king by johann strauss ii on amazon music. Brian aherne, a successful composer, forbids his precocious son nicknamed schani to. He composed over 500 waltzes, polkas, quadrilles, and other types of dance music, as well as several operettas and a ballet. Thank you so much for watching this video by halidon music channel. Johann strauss jr treasure waltz by thewickednorth. Johann strauss museum and blue danube waltz vienna is the city of music with numerous master composers of classical music, including haydn, gluck, mozart, beethoven, schubert, brahms, bruckner, mahler, and so on. He was the son of johann strauss i, who was the most lionized composer of waltzes in vienna during the first half of the 19th century, and who also did his best to force his son into a.
Young johann strauss fears that he will never become a successful composer. Movies tv shows news live fashion learning spotlight. Strauss was the eldest son of the composer johann strauss i. The great waltz 1938 in 1845 vienna, johann strauss ii schani to his friends would rather write and perform waltzes than anything else, this at a time when a waltz is not considered proper society music. Composer johann strauss horst buchholz becomes the waltz king and woos a barons rossano brazzi mistress mary costa in 19thcentury austria. Waltzes from vienna strauss great waltz 1934 rotten. It starred luise rainer, fernand gravet gravey, and. Kerwin mathews, brian aherne, senta berger, peter kraus, fritz eckhardt. One of those was the waltz king, a loosely adapted biopic of strauss, which aired as. Sep 18, 2008 scene from the zdenek mahler miniserie strauss dynasty 1990 the waltz originally had an accompanying song text written by josef weyl. Sohn, son of johann strauss i, was an austrian composer of light music, particularly dance music and operettas. After a trip to vienna, walt disney was inspired to create four feature films. In 1840s vienna, johann strauss i nigel patrick is conducting an orchestra in a ballroom full of dancers, when he is interrupted by his furious.
Strauss took lessons in the violin and viola in addition to fulfilling his apprenticeship. Because his father wished him to follow a nonmusical profession, he started his career as a bank clerk. With luise rainer, fernand gravey, miliza korjus, hugh herbert. With lesley garrett, joseph edwards, simon williams, william armstrong. It was an adaptation of a london musical stage play which apparently ran for over a year. Get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming movies tv shows news live fashion spotlight.
Rainer received top billing at the producers insistence, but her role is comparatively minor as strauss wife, poldi vogelhuber. Start and end of bill collins movie collection the great waltz vhs, cel mgmua home video, 1987. In my own opinion i feel it is a much better movie. Waltzes from vienna strauss great waltz 1934 rotten tomatoes. His son, johann strauss ii, was also a composer, famous for writing the blue danube. Johann strauss ii, not to be confused with his father johann strauss i, is one of austrias musical geniuses. A lavish mgm production, the great waltz 1938 comes complete with elaborate sets, meticulous design and brilliant photography. Great waltz, the 1938 movie clip johann strauss ii and. In 1845 vienna, johann strauss ii schani to his friends would rather write and perform waltzes than anything else, this at a time when a waltz is not considered proper society music.
My family and i were on the way to new york to escape nazi germany and the was the first movie i ever saw. I would recommend that if you are interested in the life of johann strauss jr. Johann strauss ii, born october 25, 1825, vienna, austriadied june 3, 1899, vienna, the waltz king, a composer famous for his viennese waltzes and operettas. They created a score based on the often ravishing music of the strauss family, but it is not among their best efforts.
It starred luise rainer, fernand gravet gravey, and miliza korjus. At this time it is only available on vhs, but one can only hope they will issue it on dvd someday. Alfred hitchcock made a lowbudget biographical film of strauss in 1934 called waltzes from vienna. Mgm remade the musical biography of johann strauss jr. October 25, 1825 june 3, 1899 was an austrian and german composer known especially for his waltzes, such as the blue danube. The film was produced with excellent graphic quality, best quality of sound and finest starring actors. He was especially respected for his 150 waltzes that earned him the nickname the waltz king. Johann strauss ii music, videos, stats, and photos. My top 10 favorite johann strauss 1,2 waltzes duration. The blue danube waltz johann strauss jr by thewickednorth. Johann strauss ii october 25, 1825 june 3, 1899, also known as johann strauss jr. The great waltz 1938 official trailer luise rainer, fernand. His work was embraced and acclaimed not only by europes upper and ruling classes, but also the working class and the. Im in love with vienna from the great waltz 1938 youtube.
Strauss invents the great waltz on film texas public radio. Johann strauss ii, arthur fiedler, boston pops orchestra strauss waltzes music skip to main content. March 14, 1804 september 25, 1849 was an austrian romantic composer. The above scene is from mgms musical opus of 1938, the great waltz, a extremely highly fictionalized movie biography about the life of the 19thcentury composer johann strauss ii.
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