Search results for: “Vienna Symphony Orchestra”


  • Johann Strauss II – Tales from Vienna Woods

    …being a shortened version without the intro, it still features the zither theme at the end. The Vienna Symphony Orchestra plays it brilliantly and even the Vienna Philharmonics can’t do…


  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    …Eroica Symphony. This symphony, originally dedicated to Napoleon Bonaparte, was Beethoven’s grandest and most original work to date, earning him widespread acclaim. However, this period was also marked by Beethoven’s…


  • How Beethoven Created Incredible Music as a Deaf Composer

    …piano sonatas adopted a darker, more introspective tone. The Pastoral Symphony: A Reflection of Life in Deafness His Sixth Symphony, also known as the Pastoral Symphony, is particularly reflective of his life…


  • Beethoven – Eroica Symphony No. 3 – ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra

    Experience Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, also known as Eroica, performed by the ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra conducted by Michael Boder. This popular symphony was composed by Ludwig van Beethoven…


  • Johann Strauss I

    orchestra in 1824. Strauss Forms His Orchestra In 1825, Strauss decided to venture out on his own. He left Lanner’s quartet and formed his own orchestra, with the aim of…


  • Gustav Mahler

    …forming whole movements in the symphonies. Mahler’s Fifth Symphony, for instance, encapsulates his love for his wife, Alma, in the famous Adagietto. On the other hand, the Sixth Symphony, composed…


  • Exploring Classical Music by Century: A Selection of Five Works from Each Era

    …Brandenburg Concertos are a masterclass in Baroque composition. 2. Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K. 550 Symphony No. 40 in G minor by Mozart is a prime example…


  • Child Prodigies – Exploring the Music of Great Young Classical Composers

    …of 15, Knussen composed his First Symphony and later conducted its premiere with the London Symphony Orchestra at the Royal Festival Hall. His work displayed a wide range of influences,…


  • Johann Strauss II

    …annual Neujahrskonzert of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, ensuring that his waltzes continue to enchant audiences worldwide. His works have been recorded by numerous artists and orchestras, and his influence can…


  • Johann Strauss – Roses from the South

    This is my favorite orchestral version of the waltz “Roses from the South” by Johann Strauss. It’s performed by the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Robert Stolz. Stolz is known…


  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    …to repay these loans when a commission or concert opportunity arose. The Move to Vienna In 1781, Mozart decided to settle in Vienna as a freelance performer and composer. His…


  • Johann Pachelbel

    …moved to Vienna, the cultural hub of the Habsburg empire, where he served as a deputy organist at Saint Stephen’s Cathedral. During his five-year stay in Vienna, he was exposed…