Description
Beethoven - Symphony No. 9 & "Coriolan" Overture - DVD (Grafenegg Festival 10th Anniversary Concert)
UPC: 086337014025
Product Features
- Title: Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 & Coriolan Overture by Ludwig van Beethoven
- Soloists: Camilla Nylund (Soprano), Elena Zhidkova (Mezzo-Soprano), Klaus Florian Vogt (Tenor), René Pape (Bass)
- Chorus: Wiener Singverein (Chorus Master: Johannes Prinz)
- Orchestras: Tonkunstler Orchestra, European Union Youth Orchestra Alumni
- Conductor: Yutaka Sado
- Composer: Christian Jost – Fanfare for 9 Brass Players (World Premiere) and An die Hoffnung (World Premiere)
- Recording: Live at Grafenegg Festival, August 19, 2016
- Subtitles: English, German, French, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Japanese
- Format: DVD, NTSC, Region Code: Worldwide
- Sound: DTS 5.0, PCM Stereo
- Total Running Time: 105 minutes
- High Definition: Yes
Overview
This DVD captures the grand 10th anniversary concert of the Grafenegg Festival in 2016, celebrating the spirit of freedom, brotherhood, and humanity that Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 so eloquently embodies. Led by conductor Yutaka Sado, the Tonkunstler Orchestra and European Union Youth Orchestra Alumni come together to present a powerful rendition of Beethoven’s masterpieces, featuring the renowned Wiener Singverein chorus and an exceptional quartet of soloists: Camilla Nylund, Elena Zhidkova, Klaus Florian Vogt, and René Pape.
In addition to Beethoven’s iconic Symphony No. 9 and the Coriolan Overture, the program includes two world premieres by composer Christian Jost, commissioned specifically for the festival: Fanfare for 9 Brass Players and An die Hoffnung, based on Beethoven's song of the same name.
Interesting Facts
- This concert marked the 10th anniversary of the Grafenegg Festival, a prestigious classical music festival in Austria.
- Christian Jost’s Fanfare for 9 Brass Players was composed to open the event, symbolizing the celebration of music and unity.
- An die Hoffnung, a world premiere by Jost, draws from Beethoven’s original song, extending the composer’s influence into contemporary orchestral music.
- Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 remains one of the most celebrated works in the classical repertoire, especially famous for its final movement, the "Ode to Joy", which has become a global symbol of peace and unity.
- René Pape, one of the most acclaimed bass singers in the world, delivers a commanding performance, praised for his powerful vocal presence.
Track Listing (Timings Approximate)
- Christian Jost: Fanfare for 9 Brass Players (World Premiere) – 5 mins
- Ludwig van Beethoven: Coriolan Overture, Op. 62 – 9 mins
- Christian Jost: An die Hoffnung for Voice and Orchestra (World Premiere) – 20 mins
- Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 – 71 mins
Publishers
- UNITEL
- ORF
- Grafenegg Festival
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