Rick Steves’ Europe: A Symphonic Journey

Join Rick and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra on a spectacular musical journey through Europe. This unique special blends powerful Romantic-era anthems from composers like Strauss, Grieg, and Verdi with breathtaking visuals and Rick’s cultural insights. Experience Europe’s history, the passion for freedom, and the spirit of unity across borders. Perfect for lovers of music, history, and travel.

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Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.

00:00 Introduction
03:26 "America the Beautiful"
7:20 Austria’s Famous Waltz
14:15 Germany’s Optimistic Opera
18:54 The Czech Republic’s Unofficial Anthem
26:38 England’s Grand March
30:25 Italy’s Celebratory Aria
38:23 Norway’s Suite to Nature
45:14 France’s Call for Freedom
51:23 The European Union’s Official Anthem
54:49 Rick Conducts "The Stars and Stripes Forever"

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[Lukas-oykv]

Beautiful combination of the best of the US and Europe. Thank you, Rick and Cincinnati Pops Orchestra! Let's stay united in diversity. Love to the US from Europe!

[ScotchBeard]

This man is a national treasure who has been woefully under-appreciated for decades.
He is the heir to the empire of kindness that was Mr. Rogers.

[lexi]

Despite the Internet being flooded with travel vlogs, the kind of immense contentment and that mystical sense of ease and calm that washes over you after watching Rick with his incredible dash of humour is matchless to be honest. My happy place ❤

[herohadley]

MORE RICK STEVES! MORE RICK STEVES! He heals my broken soul!!!

[danieljordaan]

Rick! You're exhibiting the right of freedom here!! The beauty of freedom and liberty!! Well done! I appreciate you!!

[danieljordaan]

Thank you so much for this most amazing "tour of Europe" through music right here on US soil. I love your dedication Rick!! We all love Europe! Keep going my friend! Blessings!

[kevincontri]

What an incredible video, thank you Rick Steves and his team.

[Eternaloptmst]

I love Rick because his videos are purest and they're without the shenanigans like the run of the mill vlogs have... He's informative yet subtle, he's on the point yet not in the face.. More love to you Rick ❤

[cleganebowldog]

This was an absolute pleasure to listen to. Thank you so much!

[kylereed]

This the magnificence of travel with Rick steves.thank you❤

[bleaujos]

Thanks for standing up for freedom and democracy. With love from Canada ! 🇨🇦 🇨🇦🇨🇦

[lollettealipe]

Enjoying this from the Philippines. I too have three loves - music, history and travel — so thank you, Rick, for this beautiful presentation.❤

[micade]

Bravo, bravo, bravo, thank you, thank you, thank you Rick!
What a wonderful idea to illustrate the countries by their music or inversely ... with that grand finale of the Hymn to Joy by Beethoven, to celebrate the European Union.

In these dire political times, this video helps me believe that the peoples' unity is still possible ... with a little of good faith!

Bless you, Rick! From a proud and happy (French) European.

[fehk]

two of my favorite things, classical music and Rick Steves

[nuttynasir]

Hello Mr. Rick Steves,
Thank you for the spectacular musical journey! I truly enjoy watching all your travel videos—especially the way you explain even the smallest details. The music in your videos adds such a magical touch, it feels like we’re right there, traveling with you, even if it’s just through YouTube.

I actually began my own travel journey after watching your videos. Thank you for being such a creative and inspiring soul for people like us.

May God bless you with good health and continued success!
Love from india and kuwait

[TripleEstudios]

I always cry during Má vlast—the Czech people gave us such great, yet underappreciated composers: Smetana, Dvořák, Janáček, and Suk. Thank you for this program, Rick, it’s so good to see you bring people to Classical Music.

[thewolfethatcould]

I will never forget this moment! Thank you all from the bottom and top of my heart!!!

[sagartomar]

One of the best episode very well putted the beauty of Europe together in a single episode. Well done.🤩

[PupsforLIFE]

Absolutely breathtaking with the combination of outstanding historic music as well as videos of the beautiful countries of Europe✅
Have been to so many of the places that were shown, and it brought me back to such happy times!
Thank you Rick! 💕

[devjanichakraborty]

It's really a lovely musical journey ! I think the seven countries have been chosen as there are seven notes in music.The various moods of life are beautifully captured by the team of dedicated musicians.The intermittent presence of Mr.Rick Steves and his wonderful presentation adds a unique touch to the grand musical show ! 😊