Description
Mahler: Symphony No. 2 "Resurrection" - A Concert for New York, New York Philharmonic, Alan Gilbert (DVD)
UPC: 4260234830217
Product Features
- Title: Symphony No. 2 "Resurrection" by Gustav Mahler
- Conductor: Alan Gilbert
- Orchestra: New York Philharmonic
- Soloists:Choir: New York Choral Artists
- Soprano: Dorothea Röschmann
- Mezzo-Soprano: Michelle DeYoung
- Chorus Master: Joseph Flummerfelt
- Recorded: Live at Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center, New York City, on 10 September 2011, marking the 10th anniversary of 9/11
- Running Time: 111 minutes (concert) + bonus content
- Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9
- Audio Formats:Subtitles: German, English, French
- PCM Stereo
- Dolby Digital 5.1
- DTS 5.1
- Region Code: All Regions (Worldwide)
- Bonus Feature: Alan Gilbert and Zarin Mehta discuss A Concert for New York
- Publisher: Accentus Music
Overview
A Concert for New York, recorded live at Avery Fisher Hall in New York on 10 September 2011, commemorates the 10th anniversary of 9/11. Conducted by Alan Gilbert, the New York Philharmonic performs Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, often called the "Resurrection Symphony", chosen for its message of hope and renewal. Featuring soloists Dorothea Röschmann (soprano) and Michelle DeYoung (mezzo-soprano), along with the New York Choral Artists, this performance was hailed for its emotional depth and power, resonating deeply with the audience on this solemn occasion.
This moving tribute, broadcast worldwide, was widely praised, with the New York Times describing it as a "consistently impressive performance" with "gripping playing" and "magnificent soloists."
Interesting Facts
- Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 is often performed at moments of remembrance, due to its themes of death, resurrection, and the triumph of the human spirit.
- Alan Gilbert, Music Director of the New York Philharmonic at the time, brought a deeply personal and profound interpretation to this performance, considering the significance of the event.
- The concert was generously supported by Credit Suisse, and additional backing was provided by notable sponsors like Alec Baldwin, Didi and Oscar Schafer, and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.
- This DVD includes a bonus feature in which Alan Gilbert and Zarin Mehta reflect on the significance of the concert, providing behind-the-scenes insights.
Track Listing
- I. Allegro maestoso
- II. Andante moderato
- III. Scherzo: In ruhig fließender Bewegung
- IV. Urlicht (Primal Light) – Michelle DeYoung, mezzo-soprano
- V. Im Tempo des Scherzos
Publishers
- Accentus Music
- arte
- ZDF
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