Boston Symphony Orchestra & Michael Tilson Thomas DVD Release: ICA Classics Legacy Series

UPC: 5060244551114

Product Features

• Performers: Boston Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas
• Featured Works:Recorded in Color: Symphony Hall, Boston (1970)
  • Charles Ives: Three Places in New England (Orchestral Set No.1) - 19:43 minutes
  • Jean Sibelius: Symphony No. 4 in A minor, Op. 63 - 35:48 minutes
  • Richard Wagner: Dawn & Siegfried's Rhine Journey from Götterdämmerung - 14:25 minutes
• Bonus Material: Interviews with Michael Tilson Thomas (1970 & 2013) - 31:15 minutes
• Format: DVD, NTSC, Region: Non-NTSC compatible, PAL compatible
• Total Running Time: 104 minutes
• Language: English
• Sound: Enhanced Mono
• Aspect Ratio: 4:3
• Publisher: ICA Classics

Overview

The ICA Classics Legacy Series presents Michael Tilson Thomas's early collaborations with the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO), recorded in 1970. This historic release captures his first major works with the BSO shortly after his appointment as Assistant Conductor. The concert includes Charles Ives's Three Places in New England, a piece closely associated with Thomas's repertoire, Jean Sibelius's powerful Symphony No. 4, and Richard Wagner's stirring Dawn & Siegfried's Rhine Journey.

The DVD includes rare footage that has been carefully restored, giving viewers an opportunity to experience the early brilliance of Thomas's dynamic leadership. Exclusive interviews with the conductor in both 1970 and 2013 add a personal touch, providing insight into these performances and Thomas's reflections on his early career.

Interesting Facts

• Michael Tilson Thomas is recognized as a leading interpreter of Charles Ives's work, and his recordings have brought wider appreciation for Ives's unique contributions to American classical music.
• Jean Sibelius's Symphony No. 4 stands out for its somber and introspective mood, reflecting the composer's personal struggles during its composition.
• This DVD features a performance of Wagner's music that showcases the lyrical and emotional depth of Götterdämmerung, a cornerstone of the German Romantic repertoire.
• The Boston Symphony Orchestra is one of the "Big Five" American orchestras, known for its rich history and prestigious international standing.
• This is the first DVD release for these specific recordings, previously available only through television broadcasts.

Track Listing

1. Introduction to ICA Classics - 2:57

2. Three Places in New England (Charles Ives)

   • I. "The 'St. Gaudens' in Boston Common"
   • II. "Putnam's Camp, Redding, Connecticut"
   • III. "The Housatonic at Stockbridge"
   • Total Timing: 19:43
     Recorded: Symphony Hall, Boston, 13 January 1970

3. Symphony No. 4 in A minor, Op. 63 (Jean Sibelius)

   • I. Tempo molto moderato, quasi adagio
   • II. Allegro molto vivace
   • III. Il tempo largo
   • IV. Allegro
   • Total Timing: 35:48
     Recorded: Symphony Hall, Boston, 13 January 1970

4. Dawn & Siegfried's Rhine Journey from Götterdämmerung (Richard Wagner)

   • Total Timing: 14:25
     Recorded: Symphony Hall, Boston, 10 March 1970

Bonus:

1. Interviews with Michael Tilson Thomas (1970 & 2013) - 31:15

Publishers

• ICA Classics: International Classical Artists, a renowned label for classical music releases.
• Boston Symphony Orchestra: One of America's leading orchestras, established in 1881.
• WGBH Boston: Public broadcasting service, pivotal in recording and airing these performances.

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