Description
Enchanting Classics for Young Minds – Live from Snape Maltings DVD
UPC: 747313539956
Product Details
- Title: Enchanting Classics for Young Minds
- Format: DVD VIDEO
- Running Time: 39 Minutes
- Audio: PCM Stereo
- Video: NTSC 16:9 High Definition
- Subtitles: French, German, Japanese, Korean
- Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
- Publishers: NAXOS, Might (Europe) Ltd, Mode in Austria
- Release Year: 2018
- Copy Protection: Yes
- Cover Design: Paulo Zeccare
- Production: 2017-18 Might (Europe) Ltd in cooperation with Snape Maltings Concert Hall
Overview
Experience the magic of classical music tailored for younger audiences with "Enchanting Classics for Young Minds." This DVD features live performances from the renowned Snape Maltings Concert Hall, presenting some of the most beloved classical works. Conducted and narrated by the inspirational Marin Alsop of the Britten-Pears Orchestra, each piece combines vivid melodies and witty instrumental characterizations, enhanced by spoken texts that bring the narratives to life. Whether designed to amuse, entertain, or educate, these performances showcase remarkable vitality, lyricism, and bravura, making classical music accessible and enjoyable for all ages.
Product Features
- Popular Classical Works: Features Saint-Saëns' The Carnival of the Animals, Ravel's Mother Goose, Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf, and Britten's The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra.
- Inspirational Narration: Conducted and narrated by Marin Alsop, a leading figure in musical communication.
- Live Performances: Captures the energy and ambiance of live concerts at Snape Maltings Concert Hall.
- Educational Content: Combines music with spoken texts to illuminate the stories behind each composition.
- High-Quality Production: Filmed in high definition with NTSC 16:9 picture format and PCM stereo sound.
- Multilingual Subtitles: Available in French, German, Japanese, and Korean for broader accessibility.
- Worldwide Compatibility: Region-free DVD ensures global access to the performances.
Interesting Facts
- Renowned Composers: Showcases masterpieces from celebrated composers Camille Saint-Saëns, Maurice Ravel, Sergei Prokofiev, and Benjamin Britten.
- Marin Alsop's Expertise: Marin Alsop is acclaimed for her ability to communicate complex musical ideas to diverse audiences, making classical music approachable for young listeners.
- Iconic Works:Live Recording: Filmed over two sessions in April 2017 and August 2018, capturing the dynamic performances at the historic Snape Maltings Concert Hall in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, UK.
- The Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saëns is a humorous suite that portrays various animals through music.
- Ravel's Mother Goose combines fairy tales with orchestral color.
- Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf is a symphonic fairy tale introducing children to the instruments of the orchestra.
- Britten's The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra serves as an educational tool to familiarize young audiences with orchestral instruments.
- Collaborative Production: Produced by NAXOS in cooperation with Snape Maltings, ensuring a high-quality and authentic concert experience.
Track Listing
- Camille Saint-Saëns – The Carnival of the Animals
- Maurice Ravel – Mother Goose
- Sergei Prokofiev – Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67
- Text by Sergey Prokofiev, adapted by Marin Alsop
- Benjamin Britten – The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34
- Text by Eric Crozier, adapted by Marin Alsop
Publishers
- Primary Publisher: NAXOS
- Co-Production: Might (Europe) Ltd, Mode in Austria
- Additional Production: Snape Maltings Concert Hall
- Cover Design: Paulo Zeccare
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