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Christmas with the Von Trapps
Discover the true story of The Sound of Music with an exclusive event featuring the Von Trapp family on December 22!
THE SOUND OF MUSIC: A MEETING WITH THE REAL VON TRAPP FAMILY!
On Sunday, December 22, our cinema will host a unique event featuring two special guests: Johanna II von Trapp and Shela Gobertina von Trapp. They are the granddaughter and great-granddaughter, respectively, of Baron Captain Georg von Trapp, the inspiring patriarch of the family many know from The Sound of Music. The baron was married to Agathe Gobertina Whitehead, Georg von Trapp's first wife and an important figure in the family’s history.
The afternoon begins at 1:00 PM with an exclusive interview conducted by our programmer, Leendert de Jong. During this conversation, Johanna II von Trapp and her daughter Shela Gobertina von Trapp will share personal stories about their family history and its connection to the world-famous tale immortalized by Hollywood. This promises to be an intimate and inspiring event, offering a rare glimpse into the history of the real Von Trapp family.
Following the interview, at 1:45 PM, the original version of The Sound of Music (English spoken, no subtitles) will be screened. This timeless classic, with Christopher Plummer portraying Baron von Trapp, continues to captivate audiences of all ages with its unforgettable music and compelling story.
Don’t miss this special opportunity to immerse yourself in the magic of The Sound of Music and the true history of the Von Trapp family!
THE SOUND OF MUSIC: EEN ONTMOETING MET DE ECHTE VON TRAPP FAMILIE!
Op zondag 22 december vindt er in ons filmhuis een unieke ontmoeting plaats met twee bijzondere gasten: Johanna II von Trapp en Shela Gobertina von Trapp. Zij zijn respectievelijk de kleindochter en achterkleindochter van Baron Captain Georg von Trapp, die velen kennen als het inspirerende hoofd van de familie in The Sound of Music. De baron was getrouwd met Agathe Gobertina Whitehead, de eerste echtgenote van Georg von Trapp en een belangrijke figuur in de familiegeschiedenis.
De middag begint om 13:00 uur met een exclusief interview door onze programmeur Leendert de Jong. Tijdens dit gesprek delen Johanna II von Trapp en haar dochter Shela Gobertina von Trapp persoonlijke verhalen over hun familiegeschiedenis en hoe deze verweven is met het wereldberoemde verhaal dat door Hollywood onsterfelijk werd gemaakt. Het belooft een intieme en inspirerende ontmoeting te worden, waarbij je een uniek inkijkje krijgt in de geschiedenis van de echte Von Trapp-familie.
Aansluitend wordt om 13:45 uur de originele versie van The Sound of Music vertoond (Engels gesproken, zonder ondertiteling). Deze tijdloze klassieker, waarin Christopher Plummer de rol van Baron von Trapp vertolkt, blijft jong en oud inspireren met onvergetelijke muziek en het meeslepende verhaal.
Mis deze bijzondere gelegenheid niet en dompel je onder in de magie van The Sound of Music en de geschiedenis van de echte Von Trapp-familie!
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About the Von Trapps
Georg von Trapp was a successful submarine commander in the Austro-Hungarian Navy during World War I and received prestigious honors, including the Military Order of Maria Theresa. In 1924, he was granted the title of Baron. He first married Agathe Gobertina Whitehead, with whom he had seven children, but she passed away in 1922. He later married Maria Augusta Kutschera, with whom he had three more children.
During the Great Depression, the family lost their fortune and turned to singing as a means of livelihood. Georg refused to collaborate with the Nazis after the Anschluss, prompting the family to emigrate to the United States. Their story later inspired the musical and film The Sound of Music.
After Georg’s death in 1947, the family home became a lodge in Vermont. In 2015, his granddaughter Johanna II and great-granddaughter Shela Gobertina founded the Georg & Agathe Foundation to preserve the family’s heritage and promote the arts. This foundation was partly inspired by Johanna II’s project to document stories of her mother, Johanna von Trapp, and honor the family’s rich history.
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