Album: Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf and Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals by Wiener Philharmoniker (1975)
Genre: Classical
Format: Album

Artist Background: The Vienna Philharmonic (VPO; German: Wiener Philharmoniker), founded in 1842, is an orchestra, regularly considered one of the finest in the world. The Vienna Philharmonic is based in the Musikverein in Vienna. The members of the orchestra are chosen from the orchestra of the Vienna State Opera. This process is a long one, with each musician having to prove his or her capability for a minimum of three years' playing for the opera and ballet. Once this is achieved the musician can then ask th... Part of the Austrian music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Orchestra movement. Known for Classical style.

Related Artists: Berliner Philharmoniker, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Edith Mathis, Boston Symphony Orchestra

Music Scene: Part of the Austrian music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Orchestra movement. Known for Classical style.

Tags: Classical, 1970s, Album


Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf and Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals

Wiener Philharmoniker

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