Wiener Philharmoniker – New Year's Concert 2020 (2 CDs + Bonus Film)

Product Information

• UPC: 194397023794
• Product Type: 2 x CD + Bonus Film (DVD)
• Label: Sony Classical
• Format: Audio CD + DVD Bonus
• Release Date: Recorded live January 1, 2020
• Venue: Goldener Saal, Wiener Musikverein, Vienna
• Genre: Classical
• Conductor: Andris Nelsons

Overview

Celebrate the grandeur of Vienna’s beloved tradition with the Wiener Philharmoniker New Year's Concert 2020, conducted by the esteemed Andris Nelsons. This special edition features a live recording from the renowned Goldener Saal of the Wiener Musikverein, capturing the festive spirit with 9 New Year’s Concert premieres, including a historic first appearance of music by Beethoven in honor of his anniversary.

Highlighting the concert is Andris Nelsons’ remarkable trumpet solo in the Postillon Galop, alongside a program rich with works by Strauss family members, Carl Michael Ziehrer, Franz von Suppé, and others. The release also includes a bonus film, Beethoven: The Lost Music, offering deeper insight into the classical master’s life and legacy.

Product Features

• Discs: 2 CDs + Bonus DVD Film
• Live Recording: January 1, 2020, Goldener Saal, Wiener Musikverein
• Conductor: Andris Nelsons
• Bonus Film: Beethoven: The Lost Music
• Format: Stereo, high fidelity audio recording
• Duration: Approx. 2+ hours of concert music

Interesting Facts

• Historic Premiere: For the first time in the New Year's Concert history, Beethoven’s music was featured, commemorating his anniversary with newly premiered works.
• Conductor’s Trumpet Solo: Andris Nelsons performs the challenging trumpet solo in the Postillon Galop, adding a unique personal touch to the event.
• Rich Strauss Repertoire: The concert features a diverse selection of waltzes, polkas, and marches by Johann Strauss II, Josef Strauss, Eduard Strauss, and Johann Strauss I.
• Live Filming: Directed by Michael Beyer, the concert was filmed live in Vienna’s prestigious Musikverein, offering an authentic and immersive classical music experience.

Track Listing (Selected Highlights)

1. Carl Michael Ziehrer – Die Landstreicher: Overture
2. Josef Strauss – Liebesgrüße, Waltz Op. 56
3. Johann Strauss II – Blumenfest Polka Op. 316
4. Eduard Strauss – Knall und Fall Polka Schnell Op. 132
5. Franz von Suppé – Leichte Kavallerie: Overture
6. Johann Strauss II – Seid umschlungen, Millionen!, Waltz Op. 443
7. Johann Strauss II – Tritsch-Tratsch Polka Op. 214
8. Josef Strauss – Dynamiden (Geheime Anziehungskräfte), Waltz Op. 173
9. Johann Strauss II – An der schönen blauen Donau (The Blue Danube), Waltz Op. 314
10. Johann Strauss I – Radetzky March Op. 228 Encore: Neujahrsgruß (New Year's Address) and Postillon Galop (Trumpet Solo by Andris Nelsons)

Publishers

Published by Sony Classical, licensed from the Wiener Philharmoniker. Includes production credits for live sound engineering and film direction.

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