Description

450 Years of Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden - Live Concert DVD from Semperoper Dresden

UPC: 807280232196

Product Features

Title: 450 Years of Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden - Live Concert from Semperoper Dresden
Orchestra: Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden
Conductor: Giuseppe Sinopoli
Program:
- Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto per l'orchestra di Dresda in G minor
- Carl Maria von Weber: Jubel Overture, Op. 59
- Richard Wagner: Overture from "Rienzi"
- Richard Strauss: Eine Alpensinfonie (An Alpine Symphony), Op. 64
Production Team:Recording Date: September 22, 1998
- Lighting: Alfred Kirchner
- Executive Producers: Masaki Tazaki, Paul Smaczny
- Video Director: Elisabeth Birke-Malzer
Sound Format: PCM Stereo, DD 5.1
Picture Format: 16:9
Running Time: 91 minutes
Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
ISBN: 807280232196

Overview

This DVD captures the grandeur and magnificence of the Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden’s 450th-anniversary concert, recorded live at the historic Semperoper Dresden. Under the baton of Giuseppe Sinopoli, one of the most revered conductors of his time, this concert features a selection of masterpieces that showcase the orchestra’s rich musical heritage and technical brilliance.

The program includes Vivaldi's Concerto per l'orchestra di Dresda, a work closely tied to the city’s musical history, Weber's jubilant Jubel Overture, Wagner's powerful Overture from "Rienzi", and Strauss's monumental Eine Alpensinfonie. This concert not only celebrates the orchestra’s long and storied history but also highlights its ongoing vitality and excellence.

Interesting Facts

Historic Orchestra: The Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden is one of the oldest and most prestigious orchestras in the world, with a history dating back 450 years, making this concert a significant cultural event.
Masterful Conductor: Giuseppe Sinopoli was known for his deep interpretations and dramatic flair, bringing out the intense emotional and structural elements of the works performed.
Iconic Venue: The Semperoper Dresden is a landmark of German opera and classical music, renowned for its acoustics and architectural beauty, providing a fitting backdrop for this celebratory concert.