Mahler: Symphonies Nos. 4 & 5 - World Orchestra for Peace, Valery Gergiev (DVD)

UPC: 814337010263

Product Features

• Composer: Gustav Mahler
• Symphonies:Conductor: Valery Gergiev
  • Symphony No. 4 in G major, featuring soprano soloist Camilla Tilling
  • Symphony No. 5 in C-sharp minor
• Orchestra: World Orchestra for Peace
• Performance Venue: BBC Proms
• Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9
• Sound Formats: PCM Stereo, DTS 5.1
• Subtitles (Symphony No. 4): German, English, French, Japanese
• Subtitles (Bonus): German
• Running Time:Region Code: All Regions (Worldwide)
  • Symphonies: 133 minutes
  • Bonus: 21 minutes

Overview

This BBC Proms performance of Mahler’s Symphonies Nos. 4 & 5 is an exceptional recording by the World Orchestra for Peace, under the leadership of Valery Gergiev. In celebration of its 15th anniversary, the orchestra—comprised of leading musicians from around the world—delivers remarkable interpretations of Mahler's contrasting symphonies.

The Symphony No. 4, featuring soprano Camilla Tilling, evokes a serene, bucolic atmosphere that culminates in the radiant finale with the soprano singing "Wir genießen die himmlischen Freuden" ("We enjoy the heavenly pleasures"). In contrast, Symphony No. 5 delves into darker, more tumultuous territory, with the famous Adagietto providing a moment of deep emotional reflection before the triumphant finale.

Interesting Facts

• The World Orchestra for Peace was founded in 1995 by Sir Georg Solti, with the mission of using music as an ambassador for peace.
• The BBC Proms performance, held at Royal Albert Hall, marked the orchestra’s 15th anniversary and showcased its unique international composition, drawing musicians from the world’s top orchestras.
• Valery Gergiev, one of the world’s leading conductors, is particularly noted for his interpretations of Mahler’s works.

Bonus Features

• Solti’s Vision: A documentary on the World Orchestra for Peace and its first 15 years (1995-2010), offering behind-the-scenes insights into the orchestra's founding and development.

Publishers

• Produced by: BBC, World Orchestra for Peace Ltd., Unitel Classica
• Release Year: 2011

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