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Daniel Barenboim conducts the Vienna Philharmonic in the traditional New Year's Day concert, from Vienna. Including waltzes from all three members of the Strauss family.

Pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim directs the Vienna Philharmonic's uplifting New Year's Day concert for the first time, live from the Musikverein, Vienna. There are sparkling waltzes by all three members of the Strauss family, including some pieces with an oriental twist that reflect Vienna as a meeting point between East and West, plus music by Haydn and Hellmesberger.

Presented by Brian Kay.

Vienna Philharmonic
Daniel Barenboim (conductor)

Johann Strauss (1825-1899): Overture (A Night in Venice) (Berlin version); Marchen aus dem Orient, Op 444; Annen-Polka, Op 117; Schnellpost-Polka, Op 159; Roses from the South, Op 388; Freikugeln, Op 326.

35 minutes

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New Year's Day 2009 10:15

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  • New Year's Day 2009 10:15