Description
A Tribute to Krzysztof Penderecki - Live Concert at Polish National Opera (DVD)
UPC: 4260234830644
Product Features
- Title: A Tribute to Krzysztof Penderecki
- Composers: Krzysztof Penderecki
- Featured Works:
- Threnody to the Victims of Hiroshima
- Duo Concertante for violin and double bass
- Concerto Grosso for three cellos and orchestra
- Credo
- Conductors:
- Charles Dutoit
- Valery Gergiev
- Krzysztof Urbański
- Performers:
- Anne-Sophie Mutter (Violin)
- Roman Patkoló (Double Bass)
- Daniel Müller-Schott, Arto Noras, Ivan Monighetti (Cellos)
- Iwona Hossa, Ewa Vesin, Agnieszka Rehlis, Rafał Bartmiński, Nikolay Didenko (Vocals)
- Choirs:Orchestra: Sinfonia Varsovia
- Chorus of the Polish National Opera
- Warsaw Philharmonic Choir
- Warsaw Boys Choir
- Language Options: German, English, French, Japanese, Korean
- Audio Format: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 NTSC
- Running Time: 106 minutes (concert) + 15 minutes (bonus)
- Region Code: 0 (worldwide)
- Bonus Features: Krzysztof Penderecki discusses the concert
- Disc Format: DVD-9
- Release Date: 2014
Overview
This tribute concert to the legendary Polish composer Krzysztof Penderecki features a selection of his most influential works, performed live at the Polish National Opera in Warsaw. The concert, recorded in 2013, celebrates Penderecki's contributions to contemporary music, including his avant-garde Threnody to the Victims of Hiroshima and the emotionally charged Credo.
The concert brings together world-renowned musicians, including violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter and cellist Daniel Müller-Schott, under the baton of maestros Charles Dutoit, Valery Gergiev, and Krzysztof Urbański. The Sinfonia Varsovia orchestra, along with three choirs, delivers a powerful rendition of Penderecki’s monumental works.
This DVD offers a comprehensive view of Penderecki’s musical legacy, with bonus content including the composer himself discussing the concert and his music. It is an essential piece for fans of modern classical music and Penderecki’s innovative compositions.
Interesting Facts
- Threnody to the Victims of Hiroshima: One of Penderecki's most famous works, written for 52 string instruments, is a powerful expression of human tragedy, composed when Penderecki was only 26.
- Anne-Sophie Mutter: Renowned violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter performs Duo Concertante, demonstrating her exceptional artistry and technical prowess.
- Penderecki’s Influence: Widely regarded as one of the most important composers of the 20th and 21st centuries, Penderecki’s work combines modernism, neo-romanticism, and avant-garde styles, pushing the boundaries of classical music.
Track Listing
- Threnody to the Victims of Hiroshima
- Duo Concertante for violin and double bass
- Concerto Grosso for three cellos and orchestra
- Credo
Publishers
- Accentus Music: Known for producing high-quality recordings of classical music performances, Accentus Music delivers this powerful tribute to Krzysztof Penderecki.
- Telewizja Polska (TVP): Co-producer of this concert, TVP has a long history of documenting significant cultural events in Poland.
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