The iconic orchestral orchestral walnut Johann Strauss II Blue Danube, once a sound background for Stanley Kubrick from 2001: Space Odyssey and Netflix Megahit Squid Game is about to achieve its most shared goal: Outer Space.
In a bold and poetic gesture, the European Space Agency (ESA) broadcasts this Saturday to the Universe of Blue Danube to commemorate the two milestone anniversary – the 50th year since ESA’s creation and 200 years of the birth of the Austrian composer Strauss.
The Vienna Symphony Orchestra will perform live in Austria, while the powerful radio antenna based in Spain is sending it outside the Earth’s atmosphere.
A very well -deserved cosmic integration
Despite his deep cultural connection with the universe – the most comfortable accompaniment of the ballic docking scene in 2001: Space Odyssey – Blue Danube was incredibly absent in the Golden Records NASA. These interstellar time capsules included 27 music compositions from all over the world, but no waltz made Strauss cut.
“The absence of the most famous of all Waltz from Voyager Golden Record from 1977 is a space error,” said Norbert Kettner, director of the Vienna tourist council, which works with ESA for this occasion. “We are pleased to fix it – Better late than never.”
Revival in popular culture
Waltz recently found a new generation of admirers thanks to the Korean Korean dramatic Emmy, where he emphasized key moments with frightening calm, unlike brutal events on the screen. His use in the hit series ruled interest in work, especially among younger viewers who may have never met him in concert halls or cinemas.
Although there is no extraterrestrial audience (so far), the symbolic act of broadcasting Blue Danube carries both cultural and scientific weight.
As Waltz swims again between the stars – this time literally – Strauss’ Dreamy Melodies will serve as a sound ambassador for the elegance and creativity of the country.
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