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Disc 1: Robert Schumann: Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54 Introduction and Performance Recorded: 1-2 June 2006, Gewandhaus zu Leipzig
Disc 2: Felix Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto Introduction and Performance Recorded: May 1997, Gewandhaus Leipzig
Disc 3: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony No. 41, "Jupiter" Introduction and Performance Recorded: 13 November 2005, Konzerthaus, Berlin
Disc 4: Richard Strauss: Eine Alpensinfonie Introduction and Performance Recorded: 22 September 1998, Semperoper, Dresden
Disc 5: Johannes Brahms: Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77 Introduction and Performance Recorded: 1 May 2002, Teatro Massimo, Palermo
Definitive performances of 5 of the great masterpieces of the orchestral repertoire, combined with unmissable documentary introductions. Legendary pianist Martha Argerich brings her unique intensity to Schumann’s lyrical Piano Concerto, while violinist Gil Shaham dazzles in Brahms, and the greatest German orchestras from the Berliner Philharmoniker to the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig are heard under such illustrious names as Claudio Abbado and Riccardo Chailly. Perfect for DVD is Strauss's gargantuan Alpine Symphony, which needs to be seen as much as heard, and adding depth to the experience are the authoritative and insightful films that explore the background to each work.
Booklet notes: English, German, French
Running Time: DVD1: 27mins (Documentary) & 42 mins (Performance) DVD2: 26 mins (Documentary) & 30 mins (Performance) DVD3: 28 mins (Documentary) & 33 mins (Performance) DVD4: 28 mins (Documentary) & 35 mins (Performance) DVD5: 30 mins (Documentary) & 56 mins (Performance) |