Description
Daniel Barenboim - The Warsaw Recital: Fryderyk Chopin (DVD)
UPC: 4260234830019
Product Features
- Title: Daniel Barenboim - The Warsaw Recital: Fryderyk Chopin
- Performer: Daniel Barenboim (Piano)
- Event: Chopin Year 2010, commemorating the 60th anniversary of Barenboim's stage debut
- Composers: Fryderyk Chopin
- Works Performed:Recorded Live: February 28, 2010, at the National Philharmonic Hall, Warsaw
- Fantasia in F minor, Op. 49
- Nocturne in D flat major, Op. 27, No. 2
- Sonata in B flat minor, Op. 35
- Barcarolle in F sharp major, Op. 60
- Waltz in F major, Op. 34, No. 3
- Waltz in A minor, Op. 34, No. 2
- Waltz in C sharp minor, Op. 64, No. 2
- Berceuse in D flat major, Op. 57
- Polonaise in A flat major, Op. 53
- Mazurka in F minor, Op. 7, No. 3
- Waltz in D flat major, Op. 64, No. 1 ("Minute Waltz")
- Director: Michael Beyer
- Producer: Paul Smaczny
- Executive Producer: Mirella Gat
- Running Time: Approx. 94 minutes
- Video Format: NTSC, 16:9
- Audio Formats:Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
- Dolby Digital 5.1
- PCM Stereo
- Disc Format: DVD-9
Overview
This DVD captures an extraordinary recital by the legendary pianist Daniel Barenboim, celebrating Fryderyk Chopin in his birthplace of Warsaw, as part of the Chopin Year 2010 festivities. Barenboim, marking his 60th anniversary on stage, delivers an unforgettable performance that spans some of Chopin’s most beloved and technically challenging works.
Recorded live at the prestigious National Philharmonic Hall in Warsaw, the recital includes masterpieces such as Chopin’s Sonata in B flat minor, Op. 35, featuring the famous "Funeral March," and the virtuosic Polonaise in A flat major, Op. 53. Barenboim’s interpretation of these pieces demonstrates his deep connection with Chopin’s music, making this a fitting tribute to one of the greatest Romantic composers of the piano.
This DVD also offers viewers an opportunity to experience the sublime beauty of Chopin's Nocturne in D flat major and the delicate grace of the Berceuse, alongside lively and lyrical waltzes. Barenboim’s profound musicality and mastery of Chopin’s works make this recital a must-watch for lovers of piano music.
Interesting Facts
- Daniel Barenboim has had a remarkable career as both a pianist and conductor, and this recital marked his 60th anniversary as a performer.
- The concert was part of Chopin Year 2010, a global celebration of Chopin’s 200th birthday, with events held around the world.
- Chopin’s Fantasia in F minor, Op. 49, and the Sonata in B flat minor, Op. 35, are among his most emotionally intense and technically demanding works, requiring both virtuosity and expressive depth.
- The Polonaise in A flat major, Op. 53, often called the "Heroic Polonaise," is one of Chopin’s most famous compositions, celebrated for its power and grandeur.
Track Listing
- Fantasia in F minor, Op. 49
- Nocturne in D flat major, Op. 27, No. 2
- Sonata in B flat minor, Op. 35
- Barcarolle in F sharp major, Op. 60
- Waltz in F major, Op. 34, No. 3
- Waltz in A minor, Op. 34, No. 2
- Waltz in C sharp minor, Op. 64, No. 2
- Berceuse in D flat major, Op. 57
- Polonaise in A flat major, Op. 53
- Mazurka in F minor, Op. 7, No. 3
- Waltz in D flat major, Op. 64, No. 1 ("Minute Waltz")
Publishers
- Accentus Music
- Co-production with: NHK and Fryderyk Chopin Institute
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