Description
Live from the Vasa Museum Stockholm 1998: Berliner Philharmoniker European Concert
UPC: 0807280715996
Product Features
- Title: Live from the Vasa Museum Stockholm 1998: Berliner Philharmoniker European Concert
- Conductor: Claudio Abbado
- Chorus Master: Maria Wieslander
- Choirs: Swedish Radio Choir, Eric Ericson Chamber Choir
- Composers: Richard Wagner, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Claude Debussy, Giuseppe Verdi
- Sound Format: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1
- Picture Format: 16:9, PAL
- Region Code: 0 (Region Free)
- Running Time: 100 mins
- Production Companies: EuroArts, Videal/Brilliant Media, ForArts Entertainment
- Release Year: 1998
- Director: Bob Coles
- Producer: Paul Smaczny
- Executive Producer: Bernd Hellthaler
Overview
Live from the Vasa Museum Stockholm 1998: Berliner Philharmoniker European Concert is a remarkable performance conducted by Claudio Abbado, featuring the Berliner Philharmoniker and the Swedish Radio Choir along with the Eric Ericson Chamber Choir. This special concert, held at the Vasa Museum in Stockholm, showcases an exquisite selection of classical masterpieces, bringing together the grandeur of Wagner, the dramatic depth of Tchaikovsky, the impressionistic beauty of Debussy, and the sacred brilliance of Verdi.
Interesting Facts
- Venue: The Vasa Museum in Stockholm is home to the Vasa, a well-preserved 17th-century ship, adding a unique historical and cultural ambiance to the concert.
- Claudio Abbado: Renowned for his profound interpretations and versatility, Abbado was one of the leading conductors of his time, having held prestigious positions such as the music director of La Scala, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the Berlin Philharmonic.
- Repertoire Highlights:Choirs: The Swedish Radio Choir and the Eric Ericson Chamber Choir are acclaimed for their precision and expressive performances, making them ideal collaborators for this concert.
- Wagner's Overture to "Der Fliegende Holländer": Known for its dramatic and powerful orchestration.
- Tchaikovsky's "The Tempest": A symphonic fantasia inspired by Shakespeare's play.
- Debussy's "Trois Nocturnes": A three-movement piece that captures the atmospheric essence of clouds, festivals, and sirens.
- Verdi's "Quattro pezzi sacri": Four sacred pieces that include the intricate "Ave Maria" and the majestic "Te Deum".
Track Listing
- Richard Wagner - Der Fliegende Holländer: Overture
- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Symphonic Fantasia, op. 18 "The Tempest"
- Claude Debussy - Trois Nocturnes:
- I. Nuages
- II. Fêtes
- III. Sirènes
- Giuseppe Verdi - Quattro pezzi sacri:
- I. Ave Maria, su una scala enigmatica
- II. Stabat Mater
- III. Laudi alla vergine Maria
- IV. Te Deum
Publishers
- Production: EuroArts, Videal/Brilliant Media, ForArts Entertainment
- Distribution: Arthaus Musik
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