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The Vienna Boys’ Choir: Songs Along The Road And Time

The Vienna Boys’ Choir
Courtesy of Courtesy of Lukas Beck, Opus 3 Artists
The Vienna Boys’ Choir

Airs Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 6 p.m. on KPBS TV

For the first time, public television audiences will have the opportunity to experience the renowned Vienna Boys’ Choir as you’ve never seen them before.

The world-renowned boys’ choir presents performances featured in the internationally acclaimed film "Silk Road." The feature length film “Silk Road” was released in 2010 in 30 countries.

The boys take you on a musical journey through time and space. Experience the music through the eyes of these gifted boys and through director Curt Faudon’s unique, sumptuous cinematography.

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Since 1926, the globe-trotting choir has been touring the world collecting songs from everywhere. Most recently, the boys have been working on songs from the Silk Road, meeting with artists from Uzbekistan, Pakistan, India, and China, singing, and dancing and drumming along to the music.

“bright, light voices through the centuries” - The New York Times

“the angelic voices of this most famous vocal group are ageless” - The Salt Lake Tribune

“a superb musical ensemble…[with] clarion sound” - Seattle Post-Intelligencer

This program is part of our TV Membership Campaign. Support quality programming you depend on from KPBS. Join or renew today! The "Songs Along the Road and Time" CD is available at the $90 level, and the DVD is available at $120.

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Video Excerpt: The Vienna Boys’ Choir: Silk Road
Video Excerpt: Silk Road: Songs Along The Road And Time