Vienna: Empire, Dynasty and Dream
Season 1 Episode 2 of 3
Simon Sebag Montefiore examines the transformation of Vienna into a great cultural capital after the Ottoman threat receded at the end of the 17th century. The city, no longer an outpost defending the West from Islamic invaders, was rebuilt and the Habsburgs vowed their empire and imperial capital would become the most glittering in the world, a magnet for musicians including Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven
Vienna: Empire, Dynasty and Dream airs on BBC Four at 11:50 PM, Wednesday 17 June. (Subtitles, audio description.)
Topics
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General
Simon Sebag Montefiore
Presenter
Dominic Ozanne
Producer
Mike Smith
Executive Producer