The museum that's alive with the Sound of Music
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An Austrian museum is now alive with the Sound of Music, a first-ever venue devoted to the classic 1965 singalong movie starring Julie Andrews. The Sound of Music Salzburg museum, situated in the Austrian city famed for music which is perhaps best known as the home of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, opened earlier this month.
"Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens" may be among Maria von Trapp's favourite things, but for many years The Sound of Music wasn't one of Salzburg's. Once dismissed by locals as sentimental "kitsch", the Oscar-winning film is now being celebrated in a brand-new museum. In this episode, we explore the movie's remarkable legacy, meet a real-life von Trapp descendant, and discover how a Hollywood musical transformed an Austrian city into a pilgrimage site for fans from around the world. From gazebos and mountain vistas to family bonds and famous songs, it's a look at the enduring appeal of one of cinema's most cherished musicals.
