Bruckner: Symphony No. 9 - Christian Thielemann & Staatskapelle Dresden DVD

UPC: 814337013332

Product Features:

• Composer: Anton Bruckner
• Conductor: Christian Thielemann
• Orchestra: Staatskapelle Dresden
• Performance Date: Recorded live at Festspielhaus Baden-Baden
• Symphony Version: Original three-movement version (unfinished)
• Running Time: 66 minutes
• Format: DVD, NTSC, High Definition, 16:9 Aspect Ratio
• Audio: PCM Stereo, DTS 5.1 Surround Sound
• Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)

Overview:

This Unitel Classica DVD captures Christian Thielemann’s exceptional interpretation of Anton Bruckner's Symphony No. 9 in D minor, performed by the Staatskapelle Dresden. Bruckner's final symphony, left incomplete at his death in 1896, consists of three completed movements, yet it stands as a profound summation of his life's work. Thielemann’s insightful approach to Bruckner’s majestic yet deeply spiritual music has garnered widespread acclaim, and this performance is considered one of the highlights of his ongoing Bruckner cycle.

Filmed in high definition, this performance at the Festspielhaus Baden-Baden brings the audience into the heart of Bruckner's rich sound world, enhanced by the outstanding acoustics of the Staatskapelle Dresden under Thielemann's command. According to Baden Online, this interpretation was “a triumph for Christian Thielemann and for the Dresden Staatskapelle [...] a musical and spiritual event of the very first order.”

Interesting Facts:

• Bruckner's Last Work: Symphony No. 9 was Bruckner’s final symphony, left incomplete at the time of his death. Although he worked on a fourth movement, only sketches were left behind, and it is often performed in its three-movement form.
• Christian Thielemann's Expertise: Known for his interpretations of late-Romantic repertoire, Thielemann has established himself as one of the foremost Bruckner conductors of our time, particularly with his long-term collaboration with the Staatskapelle Dresden.
• Spiritual Depth: Bruckner dedicated the symphony “to God,” and the music reflects his deep religious faith, especially in the profound slow movement (Adagio), which is often seen as the emotional core of the work.
• Unitel Classica's Production: The high-definition filming and exceptional sound quality capture the nuances of Bruckner’s score, offering a powerful audiovisual experience.

Track Listing:

• Anton Bruckner - Symphony No. 9 in D minor (Three-movement version)
  • I. Feierlich, misterioso
  • II. Scherzo: Bewegt, lebhaft – Trio: Schnell
  • III. Adagio: Langsam, feierlich

Publishers:

• Produced by: Unitel Classica in cooperation with Festspielhaus Baden-Baden
• Distributed by: C Major Entertainment

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