CEBU, Philippines - The Sound of Music captured the hearts of millions when the film debuted in 1965. Now, forty years later, the von Trapp’s family legacy is born anew. Meet Sofia, Melanie, Amanda, and Justin von Trapp. They are the great-grandchildren of Captain von Trapp, father of the famous singing family whose story captivated the world in the musical The Sound of Music. The siblings have continued the tradition of the family’s exceptional musical gift and love of singing, sharing songs and heart-warming family stories of life before and after coming to America.
The von Trapp’s perform a variety of folk and classical songs from various European and American traditions, as well as timeless pieces from The Sound of Music. Their effervescent voices mesh the way only a family’s can, and musicians and audiences from all over the world recognize the families beautiful harmonic blend and pristine tone.
The von Trapp’s have recorded over six albums and a DVD. Their latest recording is entitled A Cappella. The album is full of beautiful A Cappella arrangements such as Edelweiss, Amazing Grace, and Star of The County Down. They also just released a performance DVD featuring 80 minutes of music including Sound of Music songs, and stories passed down from the older generation of von Trapp’s.
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Catch The Von Trapps perform live on December 6, 4pm at the Northwing Atrium of SM City Cebu. (FREEMAN)