I was the the orchestra manager for the Newport, RI filming, and that's me playing oboe and clarinet. The pieces we performed in the ballroom scene are "Festival-Quadrille No. 6, Finale" by Johann Strauss, "Boccaccio Waltz" by Franz von Suppé, and "Titania Walzer" from "Trip to Africa" by Franz von Suppé. You actually only hear us playing the opening notes of "Titania", and the theme then transitions to a variation of the series main theme played by the studio orchestra. The instruments are all from prior to 1880, or are more modern instruments configured in a historically correct manner. Filming was at The Breakers, Newport, RI in March 2021.
@@ljl451 In the ballroom (the Music Room at The Breakers), the orchestra was playing, and the dancers were dancing to "Titania". You don't hear it because it was overdubbed with the main theme by the studio orchestra.There is behind-the-scenes video out there of us playing Titania, which also shows the cameras, equipment, and off-camera actions of the dancers.
@@zoefang4563 I wouldn't mind an afternoon tea there, or a ball, but live there? No. I've done too much reading and know too much about life during that period.
@@zoefang4563 Are you Crazy? The Gilded Age is what led to the huge crashes and WWI and WWII. Are you living that style now? Because income inequality is now getting close to what it was then. So you are basically living in the Second Gilded Age. Are you living that lifestyle now? No? Then you would not then either. So with all the times you could travel to, why in the world would you pick one where you don't belong?
I love the whole of everything about this period in time. The black elite is something I never knew about. This is very interesting to me. T There are many RUclips videos about the Gilded Age. I watch some everyday.
Anyone remember in Downton Abbey when they would host balls with high society and later even the Royal Family? Yeah, this is so much better than that!!
This sequence took my breath away, the exquisite costumes, lighting, the dancers, the magnificent Breakers Room in a real Gilded Age mansion. Could not have been better if shot for a $200 million film. This is one of the many, many reasons that I love this show. It transports me to a different time and is so immersive with its stories and ensemble of characters... which cover the spectrum of good to venal. Thank you all who made this possible. Hoping The Gilded Age runs six seasons (and more).
@@racatkns9977 I would guess that the proper way to do it would have been when she entered the room she would go over to her mother and father. Any young man wanting to dance with her likely would have been approved by the parents. In the film, she walked in the room and Oscar took her for a dance, with her parents standing on the side as all the other guests. I'm thinking the parents would have more direct control over the situation, and take the lead in permitting the first dance, not Oscar and Gladys. However, that is complete conjecture as I did not live back in those days!!
If you miss it, she walks in alone and when Oscar offers his arm they turn towards the parents for “permission” (remember at this point Oscar is a friend of the Russells and they are kind of aware of his intentions). It kind of reminds me of the quinces with the chambelan accompanying the young lady into the salon for the first dance.
I can only cringe at what would become of some these young ladies, pimped out to the highest European title their parents would get for them, some of them leading miserable lives emotionally while they outwardly lacked for nothing. Only a century before, some of their ancestors had fought so that they would not be ruled by titles. Some of those ancestors were likely spinning tornadically in their graves.
@@en1909s9iah Great! You can find the link to download the pdf of the sheet music in the video description. Please let me know what you think! I find it quite enjoyable to play and I like the hemiola between the main theme and the 3/4 waltz.
Can someone explain why the men’s left/leading hands are holding on top of the women’s hands? It almost looks like they are holding the women’s hands like a sandwich
That’s the style of the time! Before the 1900s, when people danced they sort of clasped hands rather than actually holding hands. This was a proprietary thing, because people were obsessed with what was “proper” but it also is useful for dancing where you switch partners, your hands just kinda slide off instead of having to let go on beat
You hear a brief snippet of "Titania Walzer" from "Trip to Africa" by Franz von Suppé, which quickly transitions into a variation of the series main theme, performed by the studio orchestra.
I was the the orchestra manager for the Newport, RI filming, and that's me playing oboe and clarinet. The pieces we performed in the ballroom scene are "Festival-Quadrille No. 6, Finale" by Johann Strauss, "Boccaccio Waltz" by Franz von Suppé, and "Titania Walzer" from "Trip to Africa" by Franz von Suppé. You actually only hear us playing the opening notes of "Titania", and the theme then transitions to a variation of the series main theme played by the studio orchestra. The instruments are all from prior to 1880, or are more modern instruments configured in a historically correct manner. Filming was at The Breakers, Newport, RI in March 2021.
But is the Waltz in this video original?
I find nothing in it resembling "Titania Walzer".
@@ljl451 In the ballroom (the Music Room at The Breakers), the orchestra was playing, and the dancers were dancing to "Titania". You don't hear it because it was overdubbed with the main theme by the studio orchestra.There is behind-the-scenes video out there of us playing Titania, which also shows the cameras, equipment, and off-camera actions of the dancers.
@@anthonydeluca3289 thanks for the reply.
Do you have a link to the behind-the-scenes video?
Thank you 💕
Hello. Can you please upload this music? I'm just in love with her! :))
So happy they showed a simple, round waltz. So may shows just mangle ballroom dance.
I absolutely LOVED this scene! Bertha was triumphant and it made me want to learn how to waltz.
It is SO EASY.
Everybody looks so elegant! And Ada’s swaying along to the music at 0:59 is just adorable. I adore this cast of actors!
I would want to live in the Gilded Age too if only I could time travel
@@zoefang4563 I wouldn't mind an afternoon tea there, or a ball, but live there? No. I've done too much reading and know too much about life during that period.
@@zoefang4563 Are you Crazy? The Gilded Age is what led to the huge crashes and WWI and WWII. Are you living that style now? Because income inequality is now getting close to what it was then. So you are basically living in the Second Gilded Age. Are you living that lifestyle now? No? Then you would not then either. So with all the times you could travel to, why in the world would you pick one where you don't belong?
I love the whole of everything about this period in time. The black elite is something I never knew about. This is very interesting to me. T
There are many RUclips videos about the Gilded Age. I watch some everyday.
I get chills. This scene is stunning😍
Everything about this drama is stunning,the music the costumes,the acting love it all. The costumes the dresses and hats are so beautiful.
Reminds me of my first ball. The lights, the music, the rustle of silk and the hint of indiscretion ever present in the air. Those were the days.
Anyone remember in Downton Abbey when they would host balls with high society and later even the Royal Family? Yeah, this is so much better than that!!
donna murphy(mrs astor) looks like a actual queen
This sequence took my breath away, the exquisite costumes, lighting, the dancers, the magnificent Breakers Room in a real Gilded Age mansion. Could not have been better if shot for a $200 million film. This is one of the many, many reasons that I love this show. It transports me to a different time and is so immersive with its stories and ensemble of characters... which cover the spectrum of good to venal. Thank you all who made this possible. Hoping The Gilded Age runs six seasons (and more).
This entire scene was perfectly done
I used to give tours in that room at The Breakers! Wonderful experience...
Wonderful filmed! I love this series, it’s like THE AGE OF INNOCENCE by Scorsese.
ruclips.net/p/PL3mIqbjKtu9Q2lAlUPDOkjWuvPqqGI4kb
George Russell should have been the one to present Gladys, as her father.
Yes, I'm surprised that one got past them
I thought it was the mother that presented the daughter to society? Or is your correction how the American elite did the custom instead?
@@racatkns9977 I would guess that the proper way to do it would have been when she entered the room she would go over to her mother and father. Any young man wanting to dance with her likely would have been approved by the parents. In the film, she walked in the room and Oscar took her for a dance, with her parents standing on the side as all the other guests. I'm thinking the parents would have more direct control over the situation, and take the lead in permitting the first dance, not Oscar and Gladys. However, that is complete conjecture as I did not live back in those days!!
If you miss it, she walks in alone and when Oscar offers his arm they turn towards the parents for “permission” (remember at this point Oscar is a friend of the Russells and they are kind of aware of his intentions). It kind of reminds me of the quinces with the chambelan accompanying the young lady into the salon for the first dance.
Did you know that the ballroom is actually the Vanderbilts music room at The Breakers Mansion in Rhode Island?
I did not, Cool scene.
I want to dance like that. I love Gladys' dress.
I can only cringe at what would become of some these young ladies, pimped out to the highest European title their parents would get for them, some of them leading miserable lives emotionally while they outwardly lacked for nothing. Only a century before, some of their ancestors had fought so that they would not be ruled by titles. Some of those ancestors were likely spinning tornadically in their graves.
Wasn’t much better for the men who had no choice either. Don’t forget that. Arranged marriages don’t just harm women.
@@tula1433, true, but the husbands could get away with having mistresses, were even expected to. The wives had no such solace.
When that music swells and those dresses swish I just see the gilded age and the mansions of Newport come alive
LOOOOVE this show
I wonder if the finale of season 2 shows Bertha hosting a costume ball just like Alva Vanderbilt
So beautiful
Very wonderful video cultural
What song is this?
The Astors
Astor Place
How do they not bump at each other?
Kadê os episódios restantes
What’s the title of the soundtrack for this episode?
in the original soundtrack there's not a matching waltz for this one! I looked it up...
I also did not find it in the soundtrack.
If you are interested, here is my piano transcription:
ruclips.net/video/vdPC4lwiK_Y/видео.html
@@PianoMusicSheets ow that's so cool! I also play the piano, I'll check it out
@@en1909s9iah Great!
You can find the link to download the pdf of the sheet music in the video description.
Please let me know what you think!
I find it quite enjoyable to play and I like the hemiola between the main theme and the 3/4 waltz.
@@PianoMusicSheetsI've already listened to it! very nice, I'll give it a try myself, I have to print the sheet music first ;)
So was it the finale?
@Mister X I can't wait
Can someone explain why the men’s left/leading hands are holding on top of the women’s hands? It almost looks like they are holding the women’s hands like a sandwich
That’s the style of the time! Before the 1900s, when people danced they sort of clasped hands rather than actually holding hands. This was a proprietary thing, because people were obsessed with what was “proper” but it also is useful for dancing where you switch partners, your hands just kinda slide off instead of having to let go on beat
What is the music?
ruclips.net/video/7TbS7ROHsrA/видео.html
The waltz piece is a version of the main soundtrack
You hear a brief snippet of "Titania Walzer" from "Trip to Africa" by Franz von Suppé, which quickly transitions into a variation of the series main theme, performed by the studio orchestra.
Thx for posting. I’ll watch it over and over and over and over and over …🫶🏾