Berliner Philharmoniker - St. Petersburg Night at Waldbühne Berlin (1997)

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Overview

Relive an enchanting night of Russian classical music with the Berliner Philharmoniker, conducted by the legendary Zubin Mehta, in St. Petersburg Night, recorded live at the Waldbühne in Berlin in 1997. This unforgettable performance showcases masterpieces from Russian composers, including Tchaikovsky’s dramatic Piano Concerto No. 1, Mussorgsky’s vivid Khovanshchina prelude, and Rimsky-Korsakov’s lively Capriccio espagnol. Pianist Daniel Barenboim delivers a stellar solo performance, making this concert a truly immersive experience in Russian musical heritage.

Product Features

• Format: DVD, 16:9 Widescreen
• Audio: LPCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
• Total Runtime: Approx. 97 minutes
• Region Code: PAL (Region 2)
• Disc Format: DVD-9 (Single-sided, dual-layer)

Interesting Facts

• Conductor: Zubin Mehta, known for his emotive and dynamic conducting style, brings out the depth and power of each composition, creating a memorable musical journey.
• Piano Soloist: Daniel Barenboim performs Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1, adding his own brilliant interpretation to one of the most beloved piano concertos in classical music.
• Eclectic Repertoire: This concert features an array of Russian classics, from Glinka’s energetic Overture from Ruslan and Ludmilla to Rimsky-Korsakov’s whimsical Flight of the Bumblebee, showcasing the diversity and richness of Russian orchestral music.
• Atmospheric Setting: The Waldbühne, an open-air venue nestled in Berlin’s lush greenery, enhances the concert’s grandeur, adding to the spectacle of the evening.

Track Listing

Mikhail Glinka - Overture from "Ruslan and Ludmilla"

Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky - Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 23

1. Andante non troppo e molto maestoso
2. Andantino semplice
3. Finale: Allegro con fuoco

Frédéric Chopin - Waltz in D-flat major, Op. 64 No. 1

Modest Mussorgsky

• Prelude from "Khovanshchina"
• Gopak from "The Fair at Sorochinsk"

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov

• Flight of the Bumblebee
• Capriccio espagnol, Op. 34
  • Alborada
  • Variazioni
  • Alborada
  • Scena e canto gitano
  • Fandango asturiano

Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky - Waltz from "Swan Lake"

Sergei Prokofiev - Death of Tybalt from "Romeo and Juliet"

Paul Lincke - Berliner Luft

Publisher

TDK Recording Media Europe S.A.
Produced in collaboration with EuroArts, Brilliant Media, and NHK Tokyo

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