Description
Felix Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E minor (1844)
UPC: 880242560384
Product Features
- Title: Violin Concerto in E minor (1844)
- Composer: Felix Mendelssohn
- Violinist: Frank-Michael Erben
- Orchestra: Gewandhausorchester Leipzig
- Conductor: Kurt Masur
- Format: DVD
- Audio: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1
- Languages: English, German, French, Spanish
- Region Code: Worldwide (NTSC)
- Duration: 26 mins (Documentary), 30 mins (Performance)
- Publisher: EuroArts Music International
Overview
The DVD "Felix Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E minor (1844)" offers a comprehensive audiovisual experience, combining a detailed documentary with a complete performance of Mendelssohn's celebrated concerto. This release is part of the "Masterpieces of Classical Music" series, which provides an in-depth look at significant works from the Baroque period to modern times. Featuring violinist Frank-Michael Erben and conducted by Kurt Masur, the performance is recorded live at the Leipzig Gewandhaus, capturing the essence of Mendelssohn's blend of Classicism and Romanticism.
Interesting Facts
- Historical Context: Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64, premiered in 1845 and has since become a staple of the violin repertoire, beloved for its lyrical melodies and technical demands.
- Musical Analysis: The documentary, written and directed by Angelika Stichler and produced by Paul Smaczny, explores how Mendelssohn fused elements of Classical form with Romantic expressiveness.
- Performance Insight: Musicologist Armin Koch and violinist Frank-Michael Erben discuss the intricacies of the concerto, offering insights into its enduring popularity and musical richness.
- Recording Details: The live performance was recorded on May 4, 1997, at the Leipzig Gewandhaus, renowned for its acoustics and historic significance in classical music.
Track Listing:
Documentary
- Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E minor - 26 mins
Performance
- Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 - 30 mins
Publishers
EuroArts Music International GmbH, in co-production with MDR and ARTE, in cooperation with the Internationale Mendelssohn-Stiftung e.V.
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