Berliner Philharmoniker: Gala from Berlin - Grand Finale | DVD

UPC: 0807280716696

Product Features

• Orchestra: Berliner Philharmoniker
• Conductor: Claudio Abbado
• Narrator: Klaus Maria Brandauer
• Choirs:
  • RIAS Kammerchor
  • Rundfunkchor Berlin
• Composers Featured:
  • Ludwig van Beethoven
  • Antonín Dvořák
  • Gustav Mahler
  • Igor Stravinsky
  • Maurice Ravel
  • Sergei Prokofiev
  • Arnold Schönberg
  • Paul Lincke
  • S. Translateur
  • E. Fischer
  • Otto Nicolai
  • Walter Kollo
• Program Highlights:Production: Co-produced by ZDF and EuroArts Music (2000)
  • Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 in A major, op. 92: Allegro con brio
  • Dvořák: Symphony No. 8 in G major, op. 88: Allegro ma non troppo
  • Mahler: Symphony No. 5 in C-sharp minor: Rondo Finale
  • Stravinsky: Firebird (Excerpts)
  • Ravel: Daphnis et Chloé: Danse générale
  • Prokofiev: Alexander Nevsky, op. 78: Alexander's Entry into Pskov
  • Schönberg: Gurre-Lieder (Excerpts)
  • Additional works by Paul Lincke, S. Translateur, and others
• Directed by: Hans Hulscher
• Producers: Paul Smaczny (EuroArts), Anca-Monica Pandelea (ZDF)
• Sound Formats: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1
• Picture Format: 16:9
• Subtitles (Speech): English (GB), German (DE), French (FR), Spanish (ES), Italian (IT)
• Region Code: 0 (Region Free)
• Running Time: 113 minutes
• DVD Format: PAL, DVD-9
• Country of Origin: Germany
• Category: Classical Music DVD, Gala Concert

Overview

This DVD captures the magnificent Gala from Berlin: Grand Finale, performed live by the Berliner Philharmoniker under the baton of the legendary Claudio Abbado. Recorded at the Philharmonie Berlin in 1999, this concert is a celebration of the finest classical music, featuring works by Beethoven, Dvořák, Mahler, Stravinsky, Ravel, Prokofiev, and more. The evening is further enriched by the narration of Klaus Maria Brandauer and the exceptional performances by the RIAS Kammerchor and Rundfunkchor Berlin.

The program includes some of the most beloved pieces in the classical repertoire, from the fiery energy of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 to the evocative scenes from Stravinsky’s Firebird. The concert also highlights the dramatic choral power in Prokofiev’s Alexander Nevsky and Schönberg’s Gurre-Lieder. The gala concludes with a festive finale featuring popular Berlin-inspired pieces, creating a perfect blend of grandeur and joy.

Interesting Facts

• Claudio Abbado: Known for his profound musical insight and elegance, Abbado’s direction in this gala concert exemplifies his ability to bring out the best in the Berliner Philharmoniker, one of the world’s leading orchestras.
• Klaus Maria Brandauer: An acclaimed Austrian actor, Brandauer adds depth and gravitas to the evening with his narration, connecting the musical pieces with poetic and historical insights.
• Special Highlights: The gala's grand finale includes lighter, popular works celebrating Berlin, such as Paul Lincke's "Berliner Luft," a staple of Berlin's musical culture, adding a local flavor to the international event.

Track Listing

1. Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 in A major, op. 92: Allegro con brio
2. Dvořák: Symphony No. 8 in G major, op. 88: Allegro ma non troppo
3. Mahler: Symphony No. 5 in C-sharp minor: Rondo Finale
4. Stravinsky: Firebird (Excerpts)
5. Ravel: Daphnis et Chloé: Danse générale
6. Prokofiev: Alexander Nevsky, op. 78: Alexander's Entry into Pskov
7. Schönberg: Gurre-Lieder (Excerpts)
8. Lincke: "Berliner Luft"
9. Additional Works: Selections from Translateur, Fischer, Nicolai, and others

Publishers

• Arthaus Musik GmbH
• EuroArts Music

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