Esa-Pekka Salonen: LA Variations & Sibelius Symphony No. 5 - Verbier Festival

UPC: 899132000923

Product Features

• Conductor: Esa-Pekka Salonen
• Orchestra: UBS Verbier Festival Orchestra
• Composer 1: Esa-Pekka Salonen – LA Variations
• Composer 2: Jean Sibelius – Symphony No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 82
• Performance Location: Salle Medran, Verbier Festival, July 26, 2007
• Directed by: François-René Martin
• Produced by: Pierre-Martin Juban, Pierre-Olivier Bardet (Idéale Audience)
• Format: DVD
• Running Time: Approximately 89 minutes
• TV Format: NTSC
• Sound: PCM Stereo
• Region Code: Worldwide
• Label: Medici Arts
• Release Date: 2008
• Artwork: Snezana Vicetic Bahn
• Back Cover Photo: Mark Shapers

Overview

This stunning DVD captures Esa-Pekka Salonen, one of the most innovative conductors of his generation, leading the UBS Verbier Festival Orchestra in two riveting performances during the 14th Verbier Festival, filmed on July 26, 2007. The concert features Salonen's own modern masterpiece, LA Variations, alongside Jean Sibelius’ majestic Symphony No. 5.

LA Variations is a vibrant, rhythmically charged work that has become a hallmark of Salonen's compositional style, showcasing his flair for modern orchestration and dynamic contrasts. Following this, the orchestra delivers a spellbinding rendition of Sibelius' Symphony No. 5, with its iconic swan theme and majestic conclusion, one of the great symphonic achievements of the early 20th century.

Filmed live in the atmospheric Salle Medran during the Verbier Festival, the DVD offers an immersive concert experience with pristine sound and visual direction by François-René Martin.

Symphony No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 82 by Jean Sibelius:

1. I. Tempo molto moderato – Allegro moderato (ma poco a poco stretto)
2. II. Andante mosso, quasi allegretto
3. III. Allegro molto – Misterioso

Interesting Facts

• Esa-Pekka Salonen is not only renowned as a conductor but also as a celebrated composer. LA Variations has been widely acclaimed for its innovation and energy.
• The Verbier Festival, held annually in the Swiss Alps, is one of the world's leading classical music festivals, attracting top artists and orchestras.
• The Sibelius Symphony No. 5 was written in 1915, inspired by the sight of 16 swans in flight. Its final movement contains one of the most famous "swan calls" in classical music.
• The UBS Verbier Festival Orchestra is composed of exceptionally talented young musicians from around the world, making this performance a blend of youthful energy and seasoned direction.
• This performance was part of the 14th Verbier Festival, a landmark event that continues to draw classical music enthusiasts globally.

Publishers

• Label: Medici Arts
• Production: Idéale Audience, Arte
• Distribution: Medici.tv

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