In pre-WWII Austria, a young and free-spirited postulant named Maria is sent from a Salzburg convent to be the governess for the seven children of a widowed naval officer, Captain Georg von Trapp. While the Captain maintains a strict, military-style household, Maria uses music and kindness to win over the children and eventually the stern Captain himself. Their growing happiness is soon threatened by the Nazi annexation of Austria, forcing the family to make a daring escape over the mountains to freedom.
As the Nazis take power during the Anschluss, the family faces a critical choice: subtitle The Sound of Music
Watch how the iconic story of The Sound of Music has evolved from its real-life origins to a global cultural phenomenon: THE SOUND OF MUSIC - Through Time and History Rodgers & Hammerstein YouTube• Nov 26, 2013 The Arrival of Maria In pre-WWII Austria, a young and free-spirited postulant