Strauss: The Waltz King
Strauss: The Waltz King
A 2005 drama-documentary narrated by soprano Lesley Garrett, exploring composer Johann Strauss II's music and looking at his turbulent family life. Despite success in his home town of Vienna and abroad, Strauss felt overshadowed by his father, who had originally popularised the waltz in the city. Simon Williams stars as Johann Strauss II, with Joe Duttine and Alexandra Gilbreath also among the cast
Strauss: The Waltz King airs on BBC Four HD at 9:15 PM, Sunday 12 October. (Subtitles.)
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Topics
Movie ➝ Drama
General
Music ➝ Ballet ➝ Dance
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Simon Williams
Actor
Joe Duttine
Actor
Alexandra Gilbreath
Actor