Bach: Weihnachtsoratorium (Christmas Oratorio) - Nikolaus Harnoncourt

UPC: 044007341049

Overview

A magnificent performance of Bach's timeless Christmas Oratorio, filmed in the historic Waldhausen church. This premiere DVD release features renowned conductor Nikolaus Harnoncourt leading the Concentus Musicus Wien, with distinguished soloists Peter Schreier and Robert Holl, accompanied by the acclaimed Tölzer Knabenchor.

Übersicht

Eine großartige Aufführung von Bachs zeitlosem Weihnachtsoratorium, aufgenommen in der historischen Waldhausener Kirche. Diese DVD-Erstveröffentlichung präsentiert den renommierten Dirigenten Nikolaus Harnoncourt mit dem Concentus Musicus Wien, den herausragenden Solisten Peter Schreier und Robert Holl, begleitet vom gefeierten Tölzer Knabenchor.

Product Features

• Format: DVD (All Region)
• Runtime: 153 minutes
• Video: NTSC, Color, 4:3 aspect ratio
• Audio: PCM Stereo, DTS 5.1 Surround Sound
• Subtitles: German (Original), English, French, Spanish, Chinese
• Menu Language: English
• FSK Rating: Approved for ages 6 and above

Interesting Facts

• This is the first DVD release of this performance with 5.1 DTS Surround Sound
• Nikolaus Harnoncourt is considered one of the world's foremost experts in Baroque music
• The Tölzer Knabenchor is one of the most prestigious boys' choirs in Europe
• The recording takes place in the acoustically magnificent Waldhausen church
• Bach composed the Christmas Oratorio in 1734 for the six major feast days of the Christmas period

Performers

• Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt
• Orchestra: Concentus Musicus Wien
• Choir: Tölzer Knabenchor
• Chorus Master: Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden
• Tenor: Peter Schreier
• Bass: Robert Holl
• Soloists: Members of the Tölzer Knabenchor (Soprano/Contralto)
• Director: Franz Kabelka

Publishers

Deutsche Grammophon/Universal Music Group

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