Description
Igor Stravinsky & Claude Debussy - The Firebird, Le jet d'eau - DVD
UPC: 5450270005499
Product Features
- Format: DVD-9 (Single-sided), PAL, Region All
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 LB
- Audio Tracks: Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS, LPCM Stereo
- Language Options: Subtitles in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese
- Total Running Time: Approx. 101 minutes (90 minutes concert, 11 minutes documentary)
- Publisher: 2001 TDK Recording Media Europe S.A.
Overview
The Musik Triennale Köln 2000 brings a powerful collaboration featuring Pierre Boulez conducting the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in a spellbinding performance of Stravinsky's The Firebird Suite, Debussy's Le jet d'eau and 3 Ballades de Villon, and Alban Berg's Lulu-Suite. This collection highlights Christine Schäfer's exceptional soprano vocals, blending intense modernist compositions with refined orchestral accompaniment.
Filmed at the prestigious Musik Triennale in Cologne, this DVD captures Boulez’s masterful interpretation of each piece’s intricate layers and emotional depth. The disc includes a behind-the-scenes documentary, “Barenboim Meets Boulez (Part 1),” offering insights into Boulez's artistic process and his collaboration with Barenboim.
Interesting Facts
- Pierre Boulez's Interpretation: Known for his precision and deep understanding of modernist music, Boulez was a close interpreter of 20th-century composers like Stravinsky, Debussy, and Berg, bringing fresh clarity to their work.
- Christine Schäfer's Vocal Range: Schäfer’s soprano is celebrated for its expressiveness, particularly in contemporary and modernist works, making her an ideal soloist for Berg’s Lulu-Suite.
- Debussy’s 3 Ballades de Villon: These pieces are rare vocal compositions set to the poetry of François Villon, showcasing Debussy's nuanced approach to vocal settings.
- The Firebird Suite Legacy: Stravinsky's Firebird premiered in 1910 and remains one of the composer’s most iconic works, celebrated for its lush orchestration and imaginative storytelling.
- Musik Triennale Köln: This festival is a prominent event for avant-garde and classical music, drawing renowned musicians, conductors, and composers from around the world.
Track Listing
- Igor Stravinsky - The Firebird Suite
- Claude Debussy - Le jet d'eau
- Claude Debussy - 3 Ballades de Villon
- Alban Berg - Lulu-Suite
Bonus Content:
- Barenboim Meets Boulez (Part 1) - 11-minute documentary
Publishers
TDK Recording Media Europe S.A., 2001
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