Andalusia: Discover the secrets of the mythical south!

Andalusia: Discover the secrets of the mythical south!

Laimgrubengasse 10, 1060 Wien, Österreich - On Sunday, March 9, 2025, ORF 2 presented the second and last part of the documentary "Andalusia - Spain's mythical south: from Granada to the mountains". This impressive production by Claudius Gehr takes the audience on a visual journey through Andalusia, where the desert and snow -covered mountains, deeply rooted Catholicism and Islamic heritage merge together harmoniously. This region, which lies between two seas and continents, offers a unique cultural mix and attracts countless visitors with its white villages and magnificent palaces. In addition, the pilgrims are accompanied, who are at Pentecost to the Holy Virgin of El Rocío, which documents the religious customs of this fascinating area. The palace city of Medina Azahara in Córdoba, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is also presented, which was once the seat of the caliph and is now mysterious secrets, as TV.ORF.

Following the documentation, a portrait of the celebrated conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin, which celebrates its 50th birthday on March 6, follows at 9.50 a.m. The Frankocanadier has put a remarkable career; At the age of only 25 he became music director of the Orchestre Métropolitain in Montreal. After a successful time as chief conductor of the Philharmonic Orchestra Rotterdam, he gained great recognition as the music director of the Metropolitan Opera in New York. His innovative music interpretation and lively passion made him one of the most sought -after conductors of today's musical life. With a new edition of "Die Kulturwoche", which follows at 10:45 a.m., the program of Clarissa Stadler is rounded off, which presents current reports and cultural tips that focus on domestic cultural events, while the anticipation of the coming New Year's concert of the Vienna Philharmonic is growing, where Nézet-Séguin will be at the desk for the first time, as the registration of ots.at