Live from the 2016 BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall – Valery Gergiev & Münchner Philharmoniker (DVD)

Product Information

• Title: Live from the 2016 BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall
• Format: DVD Video
• Total Running Time: 111 minutes
• Video: High Definition (1080/50) NTSC 16:9
• Audio: PCM Stereo and DTS 5.1
• Languages: English and Russian
• Subtitles: French, English, German, Korean, Japanese
• UPC: 747313557257
• Release: 2016 (Production captured during the 2016 BBC Proms)
• Distributor: Naxos (in co-production with BBC and Unitel)
• Filming Venue: Royal Albert Hall, London
• Additional Coverage: Filmed during Valery Gergiev’s first season with the Münchner Philharmoniker at the BBC Proms

Overview

English Overview

Valery Gergiev, fresh from his appointment as chief conductor of the Münchner Philharmoniker in 2015, leads his new ensemble in an unforgettable performance at the 2016 BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall. This dynamic concert showcases a rich and varied programme that includes:

• Maurice Ravel – Boléro: A hypnotic work that sets a mesmerizing tone.
• Sergey Rachmaninov – Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor: Featuring the brilliant Uzbek pianist Behzod Abduraimov, whose virtuosic performance is both thrilling and sublime.
• Galina Ustvolskaya – Symphony No. 3 “Jesus Messiah, Save Us!”: Recited by Russian stage and film actor Alexei Petrenko, offering a profound dramatic narration.
• Richard Strauss – Der Rosenkavalier Suite: An alternately tender, florid, and witty work that contrasts strikingly with the rest of the programme.
• Hector Berlioz – Hungarian March (“Rákóczy March”): A rousing piece that infuses the concert with energy and patriotic pride.

This DVD captures not only the dramatic musical highlights but also the vivid musicianship and theatrical staging that have earned accolades from BBC Music Magazine and Gramophone. With its rich audio mix in DTS 5.1 and clear stereophonic sound, coupled with stunning high-definition visuals, this production is a must-have for classical music enthusiasts and fans of live opera and orchestral music.

Hungarian Overview (Áttekintés)

Valery Gergiev, aki 2015-ben lépett a Münchner Philharmoniker vezetésére, új zenekarával együtt felejthetetlen előadást nyújt a 2016-os BBC Proms koncerten a Royal Albert Hallban. Ez a dinamikus koncert gazdag és változatos műsorral várja a nézőket, melyben szerepel:

• Maurice Ravel – Boléro: Egy hipnotikus mű, amely lebilincselő hangulatot teremt.
• Sergey Rachmaninov – D-moll harmadik zongorakonzerváció: A kiváló uzbeki zongorista, Behzod Abduraimov lenyűgöző, virtuóz előadásával, amely egyszerre izgalmas és finom.
• Galina Ustvolskaya – Harmadik szimfónia „Jesus Messiah, Save Us!”: Alexei Petrenko, a híres orosz színész mesteri előadásában, mély érzelmi és drámai értelmet kölcsönöz a műnek.
• Richard Strauss – Der Rosenkavalier Suite: Egy egyszerre gyengéd, pompás és szellemes mű, amely kiválóan váltakozik a koncert egyéb részeivel.
• Hector Berlioz – Magyar March ("Rákóczy March"): Egy felpezsdítő darab, mely energiával és hazafias büszkeséggel tölti meg az estét.

Ez a DVD nemcsak a drámai zenei csúcspontokat örökíti meg, hanem a látványos zenészjátékot és színházi rendezést is, amelyért a BBC Music Magazine és a Gramophone szakértők is dicsérték. A DTS 5.1-es, valamint a tiszta PCM sztereó hangzású, magas felbontású vizuális élménynek köszönhetően ez a produkció elengedhetetlen a klasszikus zene és élő opera, illetve zenekari előadások rajongói számára.

Product Features

Musical and Production Highlights

• Artistic Leadership:
  • Conductor: Valery Gergiev, in his first season with the Münchner Philharmoniker, brings a fresh and exhilarating approach to the performance.
• Stellar Performances:
  • Piano Virtuosity: The captivating performance of Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 3 by the young Uzbek pianist Behzod Abduraimov.
  • Dramatic Recitation: Alexei Petrenko, the Russian film and stage actor, recites the powerful text from Galina Ustvolskaya’s Symphony No. 3.
• Dynamic Programme:
  • From the hypnotic strains of Ravel’s Boléro to the rousing Hungarian March by Berlioz, the concert merges diverse musical textures and dramatic expressions.
• High-Quality Audiovisual Presentation:
  • Visuals: Filmed in high definition (1080/50) with NTSC 16:9 aspect ratio for a truly immersive viewing experience.
  • Audio: Equipped with both PCM stereo and DTS 5.1 audio to convey the dramatic intensity of the live performance.
• Multilingual Accessibility:
  • Subtitles available in French, English, German, Korean, and Japanese ensure that international audiences can fully appreciate the nuances of the performance.

Critical Reception

• BBC Music Magazine (July 2018):
  Praised the production for its beautifully structured performance and highlighted the remarkable clarinet solo early in Boléro as a testament to the innovation of this live concert.
• Gramophone Magazine (June 2018):
  Noted the exceptional performance by Behzod Abduraimov, whose lyrical tenderness and varied tonal palette enriched Rachmaninov’s Third Concerto beyond studio recordings.

Credits and Production Details

• Conductor: Valery Gergiev
• Pianist: Behzod Abduraimov
• Reciter: Alexei Petrenko
• Orchestra: Münchner Philharmoniker
• Video Director: Simon Broughton
• Co-production: A joint production by BBC and Unitel
• Design and Filming:Distributor: 2018 Naxos Rights (Europe) Ltd
  • Filming Location: Royal Albert Hall (BBC Proms, 2016)
• Additional Media: Photos by Chris Christodoulou/BBC

Publishers & Rights

This DVD is a co-production of the BBC and Unitel, made available by Naxos Rights (Europe) Ltd. All rights reserved. The content of this disc is licensed for non-commercial private use only. No public performance, broadcast, or any reproduction is allowed without express permission.

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