Berliner Philharmoniker Gala from Berlin: Songs of Love and Desire – Live 1998 Concert on DVD

UPC: 0807280716795

Product Details

• Format: DVD
• Title: Gala from Berlin: Songs of Love and Desire
• Artists:
  • Berliner Philharmoniker
  • Conductor: Claudio Abbado
  • Soloists:
    • Mirella Freni, soprano
    • Christine Schäfer, soprano
    • Marcelo Álvarez, tenor
    • Simon Keenlyside, baritone
• Works Performed:Director: Hans Hulscher
  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
    • Le nozze di Figaro: Overture
    • "Deh vieni, non tardar, o gioia bella"
    • Don Giovanni:
      • "Deh, vieni alla finestra"
      • "Fin ch'han dal vino"
      • "Là ci darem la mano"
    • Die Zauberflöte:
      • "Bei Männern welche Liebe fühlen"
  • Georges Bizet
    • L'Arlésienne Suite:
      • "Carillon"
      • "Farandole"
  • Gioachino Rossini
    • La gazza ladra: Overture
  • Giuseppe Verdi
    • "La donna è mobile" from Rigoletto
    • Rigoletto:
      • "È il sol dell'anima - Addio speranza ed anima"
      • "Caro nome che il mio cor"
    • Un ballo in maschera:
      • "Eri tu che macchiavi quell'anima"
    • La Traviata:
      • "Libiamo ne' lieti calici"
  • Hector Berlioz
    • Le Carnaval Romain Overture
  • Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
    • Eugene Onegin:
      • Polonaise
      • Letter Scene
• Producers:Recording: Live from the Philharmonie Berlin, 1998
  • Paul Smaczny (EuroArts)
  • Anca Monica Pandelea (ZDF)
• Language: Not applicable (Instrumental and operatic performances)
• Subtitles: Not specified
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9
• Sound Formats:Running Time: Approximately 90 minutes
  • PCM Stereo
  • Dolby Digital 5.1
• Region Code: 0 (All regions)
• Format: DVD 9 PAL
• FSK Rating: 0 (Suitable for all ages)
• Publisher: Arthaus Musik
• Catalogue Number: 107 189
• Website: www.arthaus-musik.com

Product Features

• World-Class Orchestra: Features the renowned Berliner Philharmoniker under the baton of maestro Claudio Abbado.
• Star Soloists: Performances by leading opera singers Mirella Freni, Christine Schäfer, Marcelo Álvarez, and Simon Keenlyside.
• Diverse Repertoire: A rich program of operatic arias, duets, and orchestral pieces celebrating themes of love and desire.
• High-Quality Recording: Captured live at the prestigious Philharmonie Berlin with excellent audio and visual quality.
• Accessible Format: All-region DVD compatible with most DVD players worldwide.
• Immersive Sound: Offers both PCM Stereo and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound options.

Overview

Celebrate an enchanting evening of music with the Gala from Berlin: Songs of Love and Desire. This captivating 1998 live concert brings together the illustrious Berliner Philharmoniker and a stellar lineup of soloists under the esteemed conductor Claudio Abbado. Recorded at the iconic Philharmonie Berlin, the program is a sumptuous feast of operatic highlights and orchestral masterpieces that explore the many facets of love and longing.

The concert features beloved arias and duets from operas by Mozart, Verdi, and Tchaikovsky, performed by operatic luminaries such as soprano Mirella Freni and tenor Marcelo Álvarez. The orchestra shines in orchestral favorites like Rossini's La gazza ladra Overture and Berlioz's Le Carnaval Romain Overture.

Directed by Hans Hulscher and produced by Paul Smaczny and Anca Monica Pandelea, this DVD captures the magic of a live performance, offering viewers a front-row experience of this extraordinary musical event. Whether you are an opera aficionado or a classical music enthusiast, this gala concert is sure to delight and inspire.

Interesting Facts

• Claudio Abbado's Legacy: This concert showcases Claudio Abbado during his tenure as the principal conductor of the Berliner Philharmoniker, highlighting his exceptional leadership and interpretative skills.
• Mirella Freni's Performance: Renowned Italian soprano Mirella Freni delivers emotionally charged renditions of Verdi's "Caro nome" and "Libiamo ne' lieti calici," showcasing her vocal elegance.
• Rare Duets: The concert includes enchanting duets like "Là ci darem la mano" from Don Giovanni, featuring Christine Schäfer and Simon Keenlyside.
• New Year's Tradition: The Berliner Philharmoniker's New Year's Eve concerts are a cherished tradition, often featuring themes of love and celebration.
• International Collaboration: The production involves partnerships between Arthaus Musik, EuroArts, and ZDF, exemplifying successful international cooperation in the arts.

Publishers

• Produced by: EuroArts Music and ZDF (German television network)
• Distributed by: Arthaus Musik GmbH
• Website: www.arthaus-musik.com

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