Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach: The 1786 Charity Concert - A Revival (DVD)

UPC: 4260234830798

Product Features

• Title: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach: The 1786 Charity Concert - A Revival
• Conductor: Hans-Christoph Rademann
• Performers:
  • Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin
  • RIAS Kammerchor
  • Christina Landshamer (Soprano)
  • Wiebke Lehmkuhl (Alto)
  • Lothar Odinius (Tenor)
  • Thomas E. Bauer (Bass)
• Works Performed:Event: Revival of the 1786 Charity Concert organized by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
  • Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach:
    • Introduction to the Credo from J.S. Bach's Mass in B minor, BWV 232
    • Symphony in D major, Wq 183/1
    • Magnificat in D major, Wq 215
    • Heilig ist Gott, Wq 217
  • Johann Sebastian Bach: Credo from the Mass in B minor, BWV 232
  • George Frideric Handel:
    • "Ich weiß, dass mein Erlöser lebet" from Messiah, HWV 56
    • "Halleluja" from Messiah, HWV 56
• Recording Venue: Konzerthaus Berlin, recorded live on June 15, 2014
• Director: Michael Beyer
• Producer: Günter Attein
• Running Time: 109 minutes and 48 seconds
• Subtitles: Latin/German (original), English, French, Japanese, Korean
• Video Format: 16:9 NTSC
• Audio Formats:Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
  • PCM Stereo
  • Dolby Digital 5.1
  • DTS 5.1
• Disc Format: DVD-9

Overview

In 1786, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, son of J.S. Bach, organized a monumental charity concert in Hamburg, showcasing some of the finest music of the era. This concert not only featured his own compositions but also works by his father and George Frideric Handel, creating a fascinating blend of contemporary and Baroque music.

To commemorate the 300th anniversary of C.P.E. Bach's birth, the RIAS Kammerchor and Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin revived this extraordinary event in a live performance recorded at the Konzerthaus Berlin in 2014. Under the direction of Hans-Christoph Rademann, this DVD captures the spirit of the original 1786 concert, featuring works like C.P.E. Bach's Magnificat, J.S. Bach's Credo from the Mass in B minor, and highlights from Handel's Messiah.

The performances of the soloists, including Christina Landshamer, Wiebke Lehmkuhl, Lothar Odinius, and Thomas E. Bauer, are outstanding, breathing new life into these timeless works. The DVD offers stunning audio and visual quality, making it a must-have for Baroque and Classical music lovers.

Interesting Facts

• C.P.E. Bach organized the original charity concert to benefit local musicians and their families, combining both his own compositions and those of his father and Handel.
• This 2014 revival concert was part of the celebration for the 300th anniversary of C.P.E. Bach's birth, bringing renewed attention to his influence on Classical music.
• The RIAS Kammerchor and Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin are renowned for their historically informed performances, specializing in Baroque and Classical repertoire.
• The inclusion of Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus" from Messiah adds a powerful and familiar conclusion to this concert, balancing out the lesser-known works of C.P.E. Bach.

Track Listing

1. Introduction to the Credo from the Mass in B minor, BWV 232 (J.S. Bach)
2. Symphony in D major, Wq 183/1 (C.P.E. Bach)
3. Magnificat in D major, Wq 215 (C.P.E. Bach)
4. Heilig ist Gott, Wq 217 (C.P.E. Bach)
5. Credo from the Mass in B minor, BWV 232 (J.S. Bach)
6. Ich weiß, dass mein Erlöser lebet from Messiah (Handel)
7. Hallelujah from Messiah (Handel)

Publishers

• Accentus Music (in co-production with ARTE and SRF)

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