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The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra performs its annual celebratory concert, conducted by Georges Prêtre and featuring performances by the Vienna State Opera and Volksoper Ballet.

Live from the Musikverein in Vienna, the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra performs their annual celebratory concert of waltzes, polkas and marches, conducted for only the second time in his long distinguished career by Georges Prêtre. To accompany some of the works by the Strauss family and other masters of popular Viennese music, there are performances by the Vienna State Opera and Volksoper Ballet. The concert is introduced by Brian Kay.

Part of the BBC Christmas 2009 season.

1 hour, 25 minutes

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BBC Radio 3 coverage

BBC Radio 3 coverage

The concert at the Musikverein Large Hall is also broadcast on BBC Radio 3.

BBC Music: Vienna Philharmonic

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