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Seen by millions on TV worldwide, the yearly traditional Wiener Philharmoniker’s New Year's Concert from Vienna is one of the best-known classical events in the world.
The New Year's Concert, presented in the glittering Musikverein, features a charming programme that offers perennial favourites alongside some intriguing Strauss premieres.
The 2011 concert is conducted by Austrian-born Franz Welser-Möst - newly installed as the music director of the Vienna State Opera and a favourite with Viennese concertgoers.
Tracklisting
Johann Strauss II 1825–1899
Reitermarsch, op.428
Donauweibchen. Walzer, op.427
Amazonen-Polka, op.9*
Debut-Quadrille, op.2*
Joseph Lanner 1801–1843
Die Schönbrunner. Walzer, op.200
Johann Strauss II
Muthig voran! Polka schnell, op.432
Ritter Pásmán: Csardas, op.441
Abschieds-Rufe. Walzer, op.179*
Johann Strauss I 1804–1849
Furioso-Galopp nach Liszt’s Motiven, op.114
Franz Liszt 1811–1886
Der Tanz in der Dorfschenke (Mephisto-Walzer Nr. 1)*
Josef Strauss 1827–1870
Aus der Ferne. Polka-Mazur, op.270
Johann Strauss II
Spanischer Marsch, op.433
Joseph Hellmesberger II 1855–1907
Zigeunertanz aus "Die Perle von Iberien"*
Johann Strauss I
Cachucha-Galopp, op.97
Josef Strauss
Mein Lebenslauf ist Lieb’ und Lust. Walzer, op.263
Eduard Strauss 1835–1916
Ohne Aufenthalt. Polka schnell, op.112
Johann Strauss II
An der schönen, blauen Donau. Walzer, op.314
Johann Strauss I
Radetzky-Marsch, op.228
The New Year's Concert, presented in the glittering Musikverein, features a charming programme that offers perennial favourites alongside some intriguing Strauss premieres.
The 2011 concert is conducted by Austrian-born Franz Welser-Möst - newly installed as the music director of the Vienna State Opera and a favourite with Viennese concertgoers.
Tracklisting
Johann Strauss II 1825–1899
Reitermarsch, op.428
Donauweibchen. Walzer, op.427
Amazonen-Polka, op.9*
Debut-Quadrille, op.2*
Joseph Lanner 1801–1843
Die Schönbrunner. Walzer, op.200
Johann Strauss II
Muthig voran! Polka schnell, op.432
Ritter Pásmán: Csardas, op.441
Abschieds-Rufe. Walzer, op.179*
Johann Strauss I 1804–1849
Furioso-Galopp nach Liszt’s Motiven, op.114
Franz Liszt 1811–1886
Der Tanz in der Dorfschenke (Mephisto-Walzer Nr. 1)*
Josef Strauss 1827–1870
Aus der Ferne. Polka-Mazur, op.270
Johann Strauss II
Spanischer Marsch, op.433
Joseph Hellmesberger II 1855–1907
Zigeunertanz aus "Die Perle von Iberien"*
Johann Strauss I
Cachucha-Galopp, op.97
Josef Strauss
Mein Lebenslauf ist Lieb’ und Lust. Walzer, op.263
Eduard Strauss 1835–1916
Ohne Aufenthalt. Polka schnell, op.112
Johann Strauss II
An der schönen, blauen Donau. Walzer, op.314
Johann Strauss I
Radetzky-Marsch, op.228
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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This is one of the long series of New Year's Day concerts from Vienna. It follows the usual, and well-tried format, and on this occasion delivers rather more than the usual very reliable level of enjoyment. The recording by the highly experienced Brian Large is particularly excellent as surround sound and with sympathetic camera work which is shown to good effect on the Blu-ray format.
Welser-Most has been supported by a major bank in Upper Austria for over 25 years as a cultural envoy for upper Ausria. This level of commitment to Welser-Most is more than justified by this particular release.
Right from the start Welser-Most judges both the occasion and the feel of the music perfectly and chooses the perfect tempo, crucial to dance music, with unerring accuracy. As a result the whole concert is infused by an unusual level of sheer joy. This is clearly felt by the whole audience who give prolonged and rapturous applause at the end.
For those who have found the conductor to be a bit on the cool side, there can be no doubt about the conductor's sympathetic response to this style of music, as can be witnessed, not only in this concert, but also in his excellent versions of The Merry Widow and the recent Summer Night Concert, also with the VPO.
The players equally respond with enthusiasm and their customary skill giving Welser-Most the accolade of their own applause at the end too.
This is highly recommended therefore and could well be on a short list of the most successful of this popular series. An easy 5 stars in my opinion.
Welser-Most has been supported by a major bank in Upper Austria for over 25 years as a cultural envoy for upper Ausria. This level of commitment to Welser-Most is more than justified by this particular release.
Right from the start Welser-Most judges both the occasion and the feel of the music perfectly and chooses the perfect tempo, crucial to dance music, with unerring accuracy. As a result the whole concert is infused by an unusual level of sheer joy. This is clearly felt by the whole audience who give prolonged and rapturous applause at the end.
For those who have found the conductor to be a bit on the cool side, there can be no doubt about the conductor's sympathetic response to this style of music, as can be witnessed, not only in this concert, but also in his excellent versions of The Merry Widow and the recent Summer Night Concert, also with the VPO.
The players equally respond with enthusiasm and their customary skill giving Welser-Most the accolade of their own applause at the end too.
This is highly recommended therefore and could well be on a short list of the most successful of this popular series. An easy 5 stars in my opinion.
14 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Several considerations seem to have guided the selection of items performed in the 2011 New Year Concert from Vienna. At least one was probably urged by the conductor, Franz Welser-Móst himself. It was at a Vienna dance hall, owned by the conductor's ancestor, that the 19 year-old Johann Strauss Jnr was given the opportunity to present some of his first compositions to the public, compositions included in this concert. Another consideration was the need to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Liszt's birth. Liszt's quirky Mephisto Waltz No 1 is included here; it shows what a very different musical mind Liszt had to that of Johann Strauss Jnr.
All combine to make this New Year Concert as rich an entertainment as can be found anywhere in any year. There are some luscious waltzes (and one less so) and the dance sequences are notable for their perfect coordination with the music. And watch to see where the dancers end up at the conclusion of "The Blue Danube"!
All combine to make this New Year Concert as rich an entertainment as can be found anywhere in any year. There are some luscious waltzes (and one less so) and the dance sequences are notable for their perfect coordination with the music. And watch to see where the dancers end up at the conclusion of "The Blue Danube"!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
When Franz Welser Most had a brief flirtation with the London Philharmonic he was very unkindly dubbed "Frankly Worse than Most" (well orchestras are very bitchy !). When I watched this (in bed) on January 1st, 2011 my first reaction was "Frankly Better than Most !!!" Actually, I thought it was the best New Year's Day concert since the absolutely unique Karajan of 1987 and far more interesting. Apart from the obvious "bits" I had never heard most of the pieces before. I was frustrated by the sound on the bedside TV so immediately booked the DVD.
The Vienna Philharmonic is a very moody orchestra, especially on New Year's Day when they are hungover, and they do not like all of their conductors, by a long chalk! I haven't asked them, of course, but they seem to like Franz. And that is important. It is supposed to be a happy occasion not a chore. This is my second favourite New Year's Day concert and by far the most interesting programme.
The New Year's Day Concert is becoming quite a "Test Piece." Obviously, the orchestra can play this stuff in their sleep - and often do ! So can a conductor add anything to the occasion ? I think Welser Most does. I can't say "buy it." But, if you do, I don't think you will regret it.
The Vienna Philharmonic is a very moody orchestra, especially on New Year's Day when they are hungover, and they do not like all of their conductors, by a long chalk! I haven't asked them, of course, but they seem to like Franz. And that is important. It is supposed to be a happy occasion not a chore. This is my second favourite New Year's Day concert and by far the most interesting programme.
The New Year's Day Concert is becoming quite a "Test Piece." Obviously, the orchestra can play this stuff in their sleep - and often do ! So can a conductor add anything to the occasion ? I think Welser Most does. I can't say "buy it." But, if you do, I don't think you will regret it.
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This was bought for my mother in law she thought it was
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excellent. Very good, she is housebound and enjoyed
this very much.
Published 29 days ago by S. H. Stockley
Quality of sound
Have purchased every years DVD/Blue Ray disc of the New Year's Concerts
from Vienna,
this is by far the best for sound reproduction. Read more
from Vienna,
this is by far the best for sound reproduction. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. D. Le Clercq
New Year's Day Concert 2011
up to the usual high standards of The New Year Concerts looking forward to receiving this years DVD even though I watch the television concert
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. Carol T. Wilkinson
New Year treat
Whilst I do not consider the 2011 concert to be as good as many previous years, this one is as entertaining and a good production.
Published 15 months ago by Sir Cumference
New Year, New Start
An eagerly awaited release that did not disappoint. Although both progranmming and the conducting style attracted mixed reviews, I often unwind after a stressing day enjoying the... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mr M E Gunson
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