Beethoven, Mozart, Brahms - Carlos Kleiber Live with Bayerisches Staatsorchester (DVD)

UPC: 0044007340172

Product Features

• Title: Beethoven: Coriolan Overture / Mozart: Symphony No. 33 / Brahms: Symphony No. 4
• Format: DVD
• Performance by: Bayerisches Staatsorchester
• Conductor: Carlos Kleiber
• Recording Location: Herkulessaal, Munich, October 1996
• Language: No spoken dialogue, instrumental music
• Subtitles: None (instrumental concert)
• Audio: PCM Stereo, DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1
• Bonus Features: Trailer
• Running Time: Approx. 76 minutes
• Region: Region 0 (Worldwide)
• Aspect Ratio: 4:3 Color (NTSC)
• Publisher: Deutsche Grammophon, in collaboration with UNITEL

Overview

This DVD is a rare treasure featuring one of the most revered conductors of the 20th century, Carlos Kleiber, conducting the Bayerisches Staatsorchester in a live concert recorded in October 1996 at the Herkulessaal in Munich. Known for his meticulous attention to detail, poetic gestures, and remarkable command over orchestras, Kleiber’s performances are marked by an intensity and emotional depth that have left a lasting legacy in the world of classical music. This DVD captures Kleiber's brilliance in three works by classical music giants Beethoven, Mozart, and Brahms.

The concert opens with Beethoven's dramatic Coriolan Overture, followed by Mozart's elegant Symphony No. 33 in B-flat Major, showcasing the orchestra’s delicate balance between lightness and complexity. The highlight of the concert is Brahms' Symphony No. 4, where Kleiber’s interpretation brings out the profound emotional landscape of Brahms’ final symphony, from its contemplative opening to the triumphant yet tragic finale.

Track Listing

1. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

   • Coriolan Overture, Op. 62
     (Duration: 5'41)

2. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

   • Symphony No. 33 in B-flat Major, K. 319
   • Allegro assai (22'29)
   • Andante moderato (7'41)
   • Menuetto (3'01)
   • Allegro assai (6'06)

3. Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)

   • Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98
   • Allegro non troppo (14'14)
   • Andante moderato (11'44)
   • Allegro giocoso (6'24)
   • Allegro energico e passionato - Più allegro (12'13)

Interesting Facts

• This concert was one of Carlos Kleiber’s final performances before retiring from the stage. Known for his rare appearances, each of his performances is cherished by classical music enthusiasts.
• The Coriolan Overture by Beethoven was composed in 1807, and its tense, tragic mood perfectly aligns with Kleiber's commanding style.
• Mozart’s Symphony No. 33 is one of his lesser-performed symphonies but offers a beautiful showcase of classical form and refinement, brilliantly captured in this concert.
• Brahms' Symphony No. 4 is a monumental work and Kleiber’s interpretation of this symphony is often cited as one of the most powerful and moving renditions of Brahms' orchestral music.
• This DVD includes multiple sound formats (PCM Stereo, DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1), making it an exceptional audio experience for classical music lovers.

Publishers

• Label: Deutsche Grammophon
• Production: UNITEL Films, Munich

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