An Australian in Vienna: Russell McGregor has a passion for the waltz and Van Halen

Russell McGregor ist Violinist, Dirigent und hört auch gerne mal Heavy Metal. Source: Supplied / Russel McGregor
Russell McGregor is a violinist and conductor. Originally from Melbourne, he got stuck in Vienna 30 years ago because of his love for the Austrian composers of the Strauss family. This weekend, he's back in his hometown to play at the Vienna Gala Ball along with his top-notch Johann Strauss Ensemble. Why he also loves Van Halen and how he keeps rediscovering the waltz, he reveals in this interview.
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