Description
Gundula Janowitz - In Concert (1970) DVD
UPC: 089948445890
Product Features
- Title: Gundula Janowitz In Concert
- Soprano: Gundula Janowitz
- Conductor: Berislav Klobucar
- Orchestra: Graz Philharmonic Orchestra
- Works Featured:Running Time: 54 minutes
- Handel: Giulio Cesare - Overture & "Da tempeste il legno infranto"
- Mozart: Don Giovanni - "Crudele? Non mi dir"
- Weber: Der Freischütz - "Wie nahte mir der Schlummer" & "Leise, leise"
- Verdi: I Vespri Siciliani - Overture
- Verdi: Attila - "Santo di patria... Allor che i forti"
- Puccini: Tosca - "Vissi d'arte"
- Wagner: Tannhäuser - "Dich, teure Halle"
- Bonus Features:
- Subtitles in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish
Overview
This concert DVD showcases the incredible vocal artistry of Austrian soprano Gundula Janowitz, filmed live in 1970 at the Stefaniensaal in Graz, Austria. Janowitz, known for her pure, silvery tone and impeccable technique, delivers powerful interpretations of arias from Handel, Mozart, Verdi, Puccini, and Wagner. Under the baton of conductor Berislav Klobucar, Janowitz performs with the Graz Philharmonic Orchestra, bringing a sense of elegance and drama to every piece.
Known for her "instrumental" vocal style, Janowitz captivates audiences with her flawless technique and emotional precision. This performance highlights her versatility across various musical and dramatic styles, from Baroque opera to Romantic Italian and German masterpieces.
Interesting Facts
- Gundula Janowitz is one of the most celebrated sopranos of the 20th century, admired for her ability to combine technical precision with emotional depth.
- The concert was filmed at the Stefaniensaal in Graz, Austria, where Janowitz first studied singing at the Graz Conservatory, making this performance a homecoming for the renowned soprano.
- This 1970 concert was captured in black-and-white, adding a nostalgic, timeless quality to the production.
Track Listing
- Handel: Giulio Cesare - Overture & "Da tempeste il legno infranto"
- Mozart: Don Giovanni - "Crudele? Non mi dir"
- Weber: Der Freischütz - "Wie nahte mir der Schlummer" & "Leise, leise"
- Verdi: I Vespri Siciliani - Overture
- Verdi: Attila - "Santo di patria... Allor che i forti"
- Puccini: Tosca - "Vissi d'arte"
- Wagner: Tannhäuser - "Dich, teure Halle"
Publishers
- Produced by ORF-Enterprise GmbH & Co KG in 1970
- DVD Produced by Video Artists International (VAI) in 2008
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