Andris Nelsons: Mozart Symphony No. 40 & Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 6 (DVD)

UPC: 4260234831726

Product Features

• Conductor: Andris Nelsons
• Orchestra: Gewandhausorchester Leipzig
• Composers:Performance: Recorded live at the Gewandhaus zu Leipzig, March 2018
  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550
  • Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, Op. 74 "Pathétique"
• Director: Michael Beyer
• Producer: Paul Smaczny
• Label: Accentus Music
• Release Year: 2019
• Audio Formats: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS-HD
• Video Format: NTSC
• Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
• Running Time: 189 minutes
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9

Overview

This DVD features Andris Nelsons conducting the renowned Gewandhausorchester Leipzig in two of the most beloved symphonies in the classical repertoire. Recorded live at the historic Gewandhaus in March 2018, this performance showcases the emotional depth and precision of Nelsons’ conducting, paired with the brilliance of the Gewandhausorchester.

Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 in G minor, one of his last and most dramatic works, is known for its intensity and dark, stormy character. Following that, Tchaikovsky’s deeply personal Symphony No. 6 "Pathétique", a powerful and poignant farewell, brings an emotionally charged close to the concert.

Directed by Michael Beyer and produced by Paul Smaczny, this recording captures not only the musical mastery but also the visual beauty of this live performance. With world-class audio in Dolby Digital and DTS-HD formats, this DVD offers a deeply immersive listening experience.

Interesting Facts

• Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 "Pathétique" was his final symphony, composed in 1893 just before his death. It is widely regarded as one of his most emotionally complex and moving works.
• Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 is one of his most famous symphonies, notable for its urgency and brooding intensity, reflecting the Classical era’s movement toward Romanticism.
• Andris Nelsons, one of the leading conductors of his generation, has been the music director of the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig since 2018 and is praised for his interpretations of both classical and Romantic works.
• The Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, founded in 1743, is one of the oldest and most prestigious orchestras in the world, known for its rich history and outstanding musical tradition.

Track Listing

1. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550
2. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, Op. 74 "Pathétique"

• Total Duration: 189 minutes

Publishers

• Accentus Music
• NHK

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