Episode 2
The story of how Vienna, triumphant after the Ottoman threat receded at the end of the 17th century, was transformed from a fortress into a great cultural capital.
Simon Sebag Montefiore tells the story of Vienna, triumphant after the Ottoman threat receded at the end of the 17th century. No longer an outpost defending the west from Islamic invaders, the imperial capital was to become the most glittering in the world. The Habsburg emperors transformed the city from a fortress into a great cultural capital. Vienna became a city that would define the arts; a magnet for musicians, including Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven.
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The crafting of music in Vienna
Duration: 01:51
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Takako Nishizaki
Vivaldi: Winter From The Four Seasons - Allegro Non Molto
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Simon Sebag Montefiore |
| Producer | Dominic Ozanne |
| Director | Dominic Ozanne |
| Producer | Richard Pearson |
| Director | Richard Pearson |
| Series Producer | Richard Downes |
| Executive Producer | Mike Smith |
Broadcasts
- Thu 15 Dec 201621:00
- Fri 16 Dec 201602:30
- Tue 26 Sep 201720:00
- Wed 27 Sep 201701:30
- Tue 17 Jul 201823:45
- Mon 2 Dec 201920:00
- Tue 3 Dec 201901:30
- Tue 12 May 202000:00
- Sat 25 Sep 202119:00
- Mon 27 Sep 202100:30
- Mon 9 Jan 202320:00
- Sun 15 Jan 202301:20
- Sun 9 Jul 202323:45
- Mon 10 Jul 202302:45
- Mon 18 Aug 202520:00
- Wed 20 Aug 202502:05
Explore Vienna’s history with the Habsburg family tree
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