Andalusia: discover the secrets of the mythical south!

Andalusia: discover the secrets of the mythical south!

On Sunday, March 9, 2025, ORF 2 will present the second and final part of the documentary “Andalusia – Spain’s Mythical South: From Granada to the Mountains” at 9:05 a.m. This powerful production by Claudius Gehr takes viewers on a visual journey through Andalusia, where desert and snow-capped mountains, deep-rooted Catholicism and Islamic heritage blend harmoniously. This region, located between two seas and continents, offers a unique cultural mix and attracts countless visitors with its white villages and magnificent palaces. It also accompanies the pilgrims who make their way to the Blessed Virgin of El Rocío at Pentecost, documenting 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 now hides mysterious secrets, such as tv.orf.at reported.

The documentary will be followed at 9:50 a.m. by a portrait of the celebrated conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin, who celebrates his 50th birthday on March 6th. The French-Canadian has had a remarkable career; At just 25 years old, he became music director of the Orchester Métropolitain in Montreal. After a successful period as chief conductor of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, he achieved great recognition as music director of the Metropolitan Opera in New York. His innovative musical interpretation and lively passion have made him one of the most sought-after conductors in today's musical world. With a new edition of “The Culture Week”, which follows at 10.45 a.m., the program will be rounded off by Clarissa Stadler, who will present current reports and cultural tips that focus on local cultural events, while anticipation grows for the Vienna Philharmonic's upcoming New Year's Concert, where Nézet-Séguin will be at the podium for the first time, as reported by ots.at clarified.