L'Orchestre régional de Cannes-Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Joseph Lanner
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Compositional Technique
Lanner and Johann Strauss I (father of Johann Strauss II) enlarged their orchestras, allowing the waltz to mature with expanded tunes, integrated sets, and unified introductions and codas.
Performer Biography
Wolfgang Dörner has contributed as a musicologist to editions of works by Lanner and the Strauss family, and has been responsible for editions for the Vienna Philharmonic New Year Concert.
Composer Biography
Joseph Lanner, the inventor of the formal Viennese waltz, started his own ensemble at age 17 after joining Michael Pamer's orchestra at 12.
Performer Biography
Wolfgang Dörner has conducted the world première of 'Welcome to the Voice' with Sting and Elvis Costello.
Performer Biography
Wolfgang Dörner, the conductor, won first prize in the Besançon International Conducting Competition in 1984, marking the start of his international career.
Composer Biography
Joseph Lanner, despite the spread of waltz mania across Europe, seldom left Vienna, serving as music director at the Redoutensäle and bandmaster of the Second Vienna Militia Regiment.
Historical Context
After the Congress of Vienna (1814-15), the waltz became a symbol for the Viennese, representing an escape from a repressive political system.
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