Lili Kraus In Recital - DVD Performance Collection

UPC: 0089948435990

Product Features

• Pianist: Lili Kraus
• Repertoire Highlights:
  • Mozart: Fantasy in D minor, K. 397; Variations on a theme of Gluck, K. 455; Sonata in A Major, K. 331
  • Bach: Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue in D minor, BWV 903
  • Bartók: Romanian Folk Dances, Sz. 56; Excerpts from Fifteen Hungarian Peasant Songs, Sz. 71
  • Schubert: Impromptu in E-flat Major, Op. 90, No. 2 (D. 899); Fantasy in C Major, D. 605a ("Grazer Fantasy")
• Performance Dates:Bonus Material: Interview with Lili Kraus discussing Schubert’s Grazer Fantasy with musicologist Michael Steinberg, plus Kraus’s performance of Schubert’s Grazer Fantasy
  • Radio-Canada Telecast January 25, 1960
  • Radio-Canada Telecast January 31, 1961
• Audio: Mono
• Video Format: 4:3; Black & White and Color
• Region Code: All Regions
• Running Time: 84 minutes
• Publisher: Video Artists International, Inc. (VAI)

Overview

Lili Kraus in Recital captures the artistry of pianist Lili Kraus, a celebrated interpreter of classical and Romantic works. This DVD compiles her intimate Radio-Canada broadcasts from 1960 and 1961, featuring beloved pieces by Mozart, Bach, Bartók, and Schubert. Known for her technical prowess and expressive style, Kraus brings her distinct touch to each piece, from the dramatic tones of Bach's Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue to the lively rhythms of Bartók's Romanian Folk Dances.

The collection also includes a rare, insightful interview in which Kraus discusses Schubert’s Grazer Fantasy with renowned musicologist Michael Steinberg. She performs the Grazer Fantasy in a bonus segment, giving viewers a deeper look at her approach to Schubert’s work. With visuals in both black and white and color, this DVD provides an authentic glimpse into mid-century televised classical performances.

Interesting Facts

• Lili Kraus was renowned for her interpretations of Mozart and Schubert, and this DVD highlights her unique approach to both composers.
• Recorded in a series of live television performances, these sessions capture Kraus’s personality and rapport with the audience, a rare quality for televised recitals of the time.
• The bonus interview with Kraus and Steinberg offers valuable insights into Schubert’s composition and Kraus's interpretation, enriching the viewer’s appreciation of her artistry.
• Video Artists International’s release of this material has preserved the historical significance of these Radio-Canada broadcasts, offering rare archival footage to modern audiences.

Publishers

• Published by: Video Artists International, Inc.

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