The Wiener Symphoniker has premiered several works that are now staples of the orchestral repertoire, including Anton Bruckner's Ninth Symphony and Arnold Schönberg's Gurre-Lieder.
Performer Biography
The Wiener Symphoniker performs over 150 concerts and operatic performances per season, mostly in Vienna's Musikverein and Konzerthaus, and has been the Orchestra in Residence at the Bregenzer Festspiele since 1946.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded live in the Goldener Saal of the Musikverein Wien on March 26 and 27, 2016.
Album & Artwork
This album, "Springtime in Vienna," is part of a tradition by the Wiener Symphoniker to present concerts with 'lighter' classical music around Easter, a tradition that has continued for over 40 years.
Performer Biography
The Wiener Symphoniker, the orchestra on this recording, was founded in October 1900 as the Wiener Concertverein to present popular orchestral concerts and premiere contemporary works.
Performer Biography
Manfred Honeck, the conductor, has been the Music Director of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra since the 2008-09 season, and their collaborations are recognized internationally.
Performer Biography
Manfred Honeck, the conductor, gained a distinctive stamp on his conducting from his many years of experience as a member of the Vienna Philharmonic and the Vienna State Opera Orchestra.
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