Description

Die Revolution der Klänge: Musik im 20. Jahrhundert (DVD)

UPC: 807280203691

Product Features

Format: DVD
Host/Conductor: Sir Simon Rattle
Orchestra: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Featured Composers and Works:
- Claude Debussy: Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune and Jeux
- Igor Stravinsky: L'oiseau de feu (The Firebird)
- Arnold Schoenberg: Fünf Orchesterstücke op. 16
- Pierre Boulez: Notations for Piano
- Olivier Messiaen: Et expecto resurrectionem mortuorum
- Toru Takemitsu: Dream/Window
- Maurice Ravel: Daphnis et Chloé
Special Features:Audio: PCM Stereo
- Short profiles of the composers
- Bonus audio track: Jeux by Claude Debussy, performed by Simon Rattle and the CBSO, with a photo gallery
Languages: German, English
Subtitles: French, Italian, Japanese, Spanish
Menu Languages: German, French, English
Picture Format: 4:3
Region Code: 0 (Region Free)
Running Time: 50 minutes

Overview

Die Revolution der Klänge: Musik im 20. Jahrhundert is an insightful documentary that explores the evolution of music in the 20th century, presented by the legendary conductor Sir Simon Rattle. With the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Rattle delves into the works of composers who revolutionized the soundscape of modern classical music, such as Debussy, Stravinsky, and Schoenberg.

The program illustrates how these composers moved away from traditional melody and instead emphasized tone color and texture in their compositions. The DVD also includes a special feature—a performance of Debussy’s Jeux, accompanied by a photographic gallery.

Interesting Facts

Musical Evolution: This documentary highlights the shift in music during the 20th century, where composers started to explore abstract ideas and soundscapes, reflecting similar trends in visual arts and literature.
Simon Rattle’s Insight: Sir Simon Rattle, known for his deep understanding of modern music, provides a compelling narrative that guides the viewer through this transformative period in musical history.
Exclusive Performance: The bonus track of Debussy’s Jeux, conducted by Rattle, is a rare and valuable addition for fans of both the composer and the conductor.