Research Catalog

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Additional authors

1. Garrett, Lesley, 1955-
2. Eschwé, Alfred, 1949-
3. Abell, David Charles
4. Tudor, Chris
5. Amphlett, David
6. Edwards, Rupert
7. Strauss, Johann, 1825-1899
8. Strauss, Johann, 1804-1849
9. Lanner, Joseph, 1801-1843
10. Wiener Akademie (Instrumental group)
11. Master's Wiener Walzer Tanz Ensemble
12. British Broadcasting Corporation
13. BBC Cymru Wales
14. EuroArts Entertainment

Description

1. 1 videodisc (120 min.) : sd., col.; 4 3/4 in.

Summary

1. In A night in Vienna, dancers recreate the beauty and atmosphere of the ballroom performances of 19th century Vienna. Strauss favorites including the Blue Danube Waltz are performed while dancers perform in historical costumes.
2. The waltz king is a docudrama about Johann Strauss father and son, with dramatized scenes and narration by Lesley Garret filmed at historical locations in Vienna. The film explores the rivalry between the two composers; Strauss senior's relationship with Joseph Lanner; the origins of the waltz in the "Ländler" folk dance, and the story of how its popularity swept Europe, provoking controversy and influencing fashion and social behavior.

Alternative title

1. Dance and dream
2. Night in Vienna.
3. Waltz king.

Subject

1. Strauss, Johann, 1825-1899
2. Strauss, Johann, 1804-1849
3. Lanner, Joseph, 1801-1843
4. Dance -- Austria -- Vienna -- History
5. Waltz -- History

Genre/Form

1. Documentaries and factual works.
2. Dance.
3. Video.

Contents

1. A night in Vienna / music by Joseph Lanner, Johan Strauss I and Johan Strauss II performed by Lesley Garrett (soprano) and Orchester Wiener Akademie; danced by Master's Wiener Walzer Tanz Ensemble (60 min.) -- The waltz king : a docudrama / narrated by Lesley Garrett ; interviewees include David Charles Abell, Sarah Woodcock; acted by Simon Williams (older Johann Strauss II), Katie Blake (Adele Strauss), Joe Duttine (Strauss I), Alexandra Gilbreath (Anna Strauss), Blake Ritson (young Johann Strauss II); danced by Agurtzane Arrien, Louisa McAlpine, Colm Seery and the Master's Wiener Walzer Tanz Ensemble (60 min.)

Call number

1. *MGZIDVD 5-2983

Credits (note)

1. David Amphlett, director (A night in Vienna) ; Rupert Edwards, producer and director, (The waltz king) ; Chris Tudor, movement director.

System details (note)

1. DVD, NTSC, region 0, widescreen (16:9) presentation; PCM stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1.

Language (note)

1. Narration, drama and interviews in English. Songs performed in German.

Local note

1. DVD booklet with full credits available on request.

Title

1. Johann Strauss, dance and dream [videorecording] / presented by Lesley Garrett ; a co-production of BBC and EuroArts Music.

Imprint

1. [United States] : EuroArts Music International, 2005.

System details

1. DVD, NTSC, region 0, widescreen (16:9) presentation; PCM stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1.

Performer

1. Performers include Lesley Garrett, soprano ; Orchester Wiener Akademie ; Master's Wiener Walzer Tanz Ensemble ; Wiener Akademie ; Alfred Eschwé, David Charles Abell, conductors.

Credits

1. David Amphlett, director (A night in Vienna) ; Rupert Edwards, producer and director, (The waltz king) ; Chris Tudor, movement director.

Language

1. Narration, drama and interviews in English. Songs performed in German.

Added author

1. Garrett, Lesley, 1955- Performer
2. Eschwé, Alfred, 1949- Conductor
3. Abell, David Charles. Conductor
4. Abell, David Charles. Interviewee
5. Tudor, Chris, choreographer.
6. Amphlett, David. Director
7. Edwards, Rupert. Director
8. Strauss, Johann, 1825-1899. Composer
9. Strauss, Johann, 1804-1849. Composer
10. Lanner, Joseph, 1801-1843. Composer
11. Wiener Akademie (Instrumental group)
12. Master's Wiener Walzer Tanz Ensemble.
13. British Broadcasting Corporation.
14. BBC Cymru Wales.
15. EuroArts Entertainment.

Added title

1. Night in Vienna.
2. Waltz king.

Research call number

1. *MGZIDVD 5-2983