Johann Strauss
COLOR SYNC Program about Johann Strauss - the most celebrated Viennese musician - the waltz king. The life of Strauss is dramatized in this video biography, with actors portraying highlights in his career. The superstar of the 18th century is brought to life in this musical tribute. Wonderful period re-enactments- excellent costumes and production value.
>>>dramatization of his life, with actors portraying highlights in his career.
>>>recreation 1800
>>>father/son rivalry
>>>landmarks, paintings, waltzing performers
>>>depiction of Strauss pursuit and achievement of fame and fortune
>>>19th century Austrian social and political climate
>>>steam engines - trains
>>>cobblestones, cobblestone roads, good CUs
>>>horse and buggy - good CU's of horse hooves along cobblestones
00:00:00>>>views of buildings in Austria, status of Strauss, man playing violin, people waltzing in traditional 18th century dress. Lippizaner horses.
00:02:10>>>various houses in Vienna, interior Strauss house, various recreation shots of people waltzing in 1800s dress, portrait of Johann Strauss, Sr. views of house, portrait of mother, various paintings of Vienna. >>>dramatization of his life, with actors portraying highlights in his career.>>>recreation 1800
00:04:45>>>good CU whistle on steam engine blowing, painting of train pullinginto station, man portraying Johan Strauss going onto train steam engines - trains along tracks, ws steam engine along tracks puffing smoke, various portraits of Strauss, buildings, discusses father son rivalry
00:06:33>>>cobblestones, cobblestone roads, good cu's of horse drawn carriages along cobblestones, more waltz recreation from 1800s, good cu of horses hooves along cobblestones, people arriving at ballroom for dance, more recreation of people dancing waltz,
00:09:10>>>more shots of steam engines on tracks, various cus of train parts, spinning wheels, train over trestles, bridges, various paintings from Austria and Russian, . WS train on tracks along open countryside. Plaque outside home commemorating Strauss.
00:13:00 - various sheet music showing Strauss as composer, more waltz ballroom recreation. Horse drawn carriage at night along cobblestones. Various buildings in Vienna. Paintings of life of the 1800s.