Barbara Hannigan: Concert & Documentary (DVD)

UPC: 4260234830873

Product Features

• Title: Barbara Hannigan: Concert & Documentary
• Performer: Barbara Hannigan (Soprano and Conductor)
• Orchestra: Mahler Chamber Orchestra
• Composers:Concert Recording: August 2014, KKL Luzern Concert Hall
  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
    • Vado, ma dove? O Dei!, K. 583
    • Un moto di gioia, K. 579
    • Misera, dove son?, K. 369
  • Gioachino Rossini
    • Overture to La scala di seta
  • Gabriel Fauré
    • Pelléas et Mélisande, Op. 80
  • György Ligeti
    • Concert Românesc
    • Mysteries of the Macabre
• Director: Michael Beyer
• Producer: Paul Smaczny
• Documentary Title: I'm a creative animal – Barbara Hannigan
  • Director: Barbara Seiler
  • Producer: Markus Wicker
  • Language Options: English, German, French
• Total Running Time:Subtitles: Italian, English
  • Concert: 71:38 minutes
  • Documentary: 51:17 minutes
• Audio Formats:Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
  • PCM Stereo
  • Dolby Digital 5.1
  • DTS 5.1
• Video Format: 16:9 NTSC

Overview

Barbara Hannigan is one of the most extraordinary musicians of our time, celebrated for her versatility as both a soprano and conductor. This DVD captures her brilliance in a live concert recorded at the Lucerne Festival in August 2014, where she conducts the Mahler Chamber Orchestra while also performing vocal solos. Hannigan brings together the works of Mozart, Rossini, Fauré, and Ligeti, showcasing her unmatched range and mastery of classical and contemporary music.

In the concert's finale, Hannigan delivers a riveting performance of Ligeti's Mysteries of the Macabre, a piece for which she is globally recognized, praised for her intensity and precision. This is paired with an intimate documentary titled "I'm a creative animal", offering a behind-the-scenes look into Hannigan's world. Directed by Barbara Seiler, the documentary delves into Hannigan's unique creative process, capturing her dedication and passion for music.

Interesting Facts

• Barbara Hannigan is known for her fearless performances, seamlessly blending her roles as a soprano and conductor, which is beautifully demonstrated in this Lucerne Festival concert.
• Ligeti’s Mysteries of the Macabre, one of the featured works, is infamous for its technical demands, and Hannigan’s interpretation has garnered her global acclaim.
• The documentary I'm a creative animal gives viewers an exclusive look at Hannigan's artistic journey, offering insights into her boundary-pushing performances and deep musical connections.
• The Mahler Chamber Orchestra, with its precise and emotive playing, perfectly complements Hannigan’s bold and expressive style.

Track Listing

1. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

   • Vado, ma dove? O Dei!, K. 583
   • Un moto di gioia, K. 579
   • Misera, dove son?, K. 369

2. Gioachino Rossini

   • Overture to La scala di seta

3. Gabriel Fauré

   • Pelléas et Mélisande, Op. 80

4. György Ligeti

   • Concert Românesc
   • Mysteries of the Macabre

5. Bonus Features:

   • I'm a creative animal – Documentary about Barbara Hannigan

Publishers

• Accentus Music
• Co-production: SRF, Lucerne Festival, Unitel Classica

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