Mahler: Symphony No. 4 & Schoenberg: Pelleas and Melisande - Claudio Abbado DVD

UPC: 880242554888

Product Features:

• Composer: Gustav Mahler, Arnold Schoenberg
• Conductor: Claudio Abbado
• Orchestra: Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester
• Soprano: Juliane Banse
• Performance Date: Recorded live at the Musikverein, Vienna (April 24-25, 2006)
• Introduction: Schoenberg's Pelleas and Melisande introduced by Alberica Archinto and Elli Stern
• Running Time: 113 minutes
• Format: DVD, worldwide Region Code
• Audio: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS Surround Sound 5.1
• Subtitles: German, English, French
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9 NTSC
• Produced by: EuroArts Music International in cooperation with Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester

Overview:

This Medici Arts DVD presents an extraordinary musical collaboration between conductor Claudio Abbado and the Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester, one of the world’s leading youth orchestras. Known for his ability to draw out the subtle emotional depths of a symphony, Abbado’s rendition of Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 4 is both luminous and profound. Juliane Banse, the celebrated soprano, graces this performance with her crystalline voice, especially in the ethereal fourth movement.

The DVD also features Arnold Schoenberg's Pelleas and Melisande, an orchestral tone poem filled with complex layers and psychological depth. This piece is preceded by an insightful introduction from Alberica Archinto and Elli Stern, shedding light on Schoenberg’s innovative compositional style and the context of this work.

The DVD is a must-have for classical music lovers and collectors, offering not only a masterful performance but also behind-the-scenes perspectives that enrich the listening experience.

Interesting Facts:

• Youthful Excellence: The Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester, composed of talented young musicians from across Europe, was founded by Claudio Abbado in 1986 and has since become a premier youth orchestra.
• Mahler’s Fourth Symphony: Known for its lighter orchestration and spiritual themes, the symphony concludes with a setting of a song about the joys of heaven, sung by Juliane Banse in this recording.
• Schoenberg’s Orchestral Masterpiece: Pelleas and Melisande is one of Schoenberg's early orchestral works, heavily influenced by Richard Wagner’s chromaticism and symbolism, which Abbado masterfully interprets.
• Musikverein: This performance was recorded in Vienna's prestigious Musikverein, famous for its incredible acoustics, which further elevates the listening experience.
• Critical Acclaim: Claudio Abbado’s interpretation of Mahler has been praised for maintaining emotional impact without sacrificing the music’s intricate details, a quality noted in La Stampa’s review.

Track Listing:

• Arnold Schoenberg - Pelleas and Melisande (Introduction and Performance)
• Gustav Mahler - Symphony No. 4 in G major
  • Juliane Banse (Soprano)

Publishers:

• Produced by: EuroArts Music International
• Co-production: Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester, Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft, Siemens Musikstiftung, Förderstiftung des Gustav Mahler Jugendorchesters, Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Vienna

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