Description

Antonin The Dvořák Cycle: Volume 6 DVD - Petr Altrichter Conducts The Prague Symphony Orchestra

UPC: 807280214598

Product Features

Conductor: Petr Altrichter
Orchestra: The Prague Symphony Orchestra
Choir: Prague Symphonic Choir, Chorus Master: Pavel Kühn
Soloists:Composer: Antonín Dvořák (1841-1904)
- Lucia Popp, soprano
- Eva Randová, mezzo-soprano
- Josef Protschka, tenor
- Peter Mikuláš, bass
Work Featured: Requiem, Op. 89
Performance Venue: Live from the Alte Oper Frankfurt, 1993
Series: Part of a six-part concert series featuring leading Czech conductors and soloists
Sound Format: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1
Picture Format: 4:3
Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
Subtitle Languages: English, German, French, Spanish
Run Time: 110 minutes
DVD Format: DVD9/NTSC with Auto Play Function
Language: English (Menu)
Production: RM Arts in association with Alte Oper Frankfurt, 1993
Label: Arthaus Musik GmbH

Overview

This DVD features Volume 6 of The Dvořák Cycle, a powerful and moving performance of Antonín Dvořák's Requiem, Op. 89, conducted by Petr Altrichter and performed by the Prague Symphony Orchestra and the Prague Symphonic Choir. Recorded live in 1993 at the Alte Oper Frankfurt, this concert is a poignant tribute to Dvořák’s deep spirituality and his ability to convey profound emotions through music.

Requiem, Op. 89 is one of Dvořák’s most significant choral works, blending elements of the liturgical requiem mass with the composer’s distinctive style. The performance is brought to life by an extraordinary cast of soloists, including the renowned soprano Lucia Popp, mezzo-soprano Eva Randová, tenor Josef Protschka, and bass Peter Mikuláš. This DVD captures the intensity and solemn beauty of Dvořák's requiem, making it an essential addition for any classical music enthusiast.

Interesting Facts

Antonín Dvořák composed Requiem, Op. 89 between 1890 and 1891. The piece reflects his deep Catholic faith and is considered one of the most important requiems of the Romantic period.
This requiem is unique in its structure, combining the traditional requiem mass elements with Dvořák’s personal expression of sorrow and hope.
Lucia Popp, one of the soloists featured in this performance, was celebrated for her pure and expressive voice, making her one of the most beloved sopranos of her time.
Petr Altrichter, who conducts this performance, is known for his insightful interpretations of Czech music, particularly the works of Dvořák.
The recording was directed by Rodney Greenberg, a prominent figure in classical music film direction, ensuring that the emotional depth of the performance is faithfully captured.

Track Listing

Requiem, Op. 89
- I. Introitus: Requiem aeternam
- II. Kyrie
- III. Sequence: Dies irae
- IV. Offertorium: Domine Jesu Christe
- V. Sanctus
- VI. Pie Jesu
- VII. Agnus Dei

Publishers

Produced by: RM Arts in association with Alte Oper Frankfurt
Distributed by: Arthaus Musik GmbH

From Backside:

The works of the quintessentially Crech composer Antonin Dvufak are, above all, enjoyable and perennial favourites of the Romantic repertoire
This six-part series of concerts is performed by the Prague Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and the Prague Philharmonic Choit, with three leading Czech conductors on the podium: Petr Altrichter, Jifi Belohlávek and Libor Pešek
Guest soloists include soprano Lucia Popp, mezzo-soprano Eva Randová.
tenor Josef Protschka, bass Peter Mikuláš, pianist Igor Ardašev, violinist Ivan Zenaty and cellist Mischa Maisky, who plays one of Dvořák's finest works, the Cello Concerto