Description

Mahler: Symphony No. 7 - Lucerne Festival Orchestra, Claudio Abbado (DVD)

UPC: 880242546289

Product Features

Title: Symphony No. 7 by Gustav Mahler
Conductor: Claudio Abbado
Orchestra: Lucerne Festival Orchestra
Recorded: Live at the Concert Hall of the Culture and Convention Centre, Lucerne (17-18 August 2005)
Running Time: 78 minutes
Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9
Audio Formats:Region Code: All Regions (Worldwide)
- PCM Stereo 2.0
- Dolby Digital 5.1
- DTS 5.1
Publisher: Arte Edition, Lucerne Festival
Directed for TV: Michael Beyer
Produced by: Paul Smaczny

Overview

Claudio Abbado leads the Lucerne Festival Orchestra in a magnificent performance of Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 7, recorded live during the Lucerne Festival in Summer 2005. Known for its complex structure and rich emotional landscape, Mahler's Seventh Symphony traverses from the mysterious and nocturnal "Nachtmusik" movements to the triumphant and radiant finale.

This performance, widely praised for Abbado's exceptional interpretation and the orchestra's superb musicianship, brings out the intricacies of Mahler's score with clarity and intensity. The Lucerne Festival Orchestra, comprised of some of the world's finest musicians, delivers a stunning rendition under Abbado's baton, making this recording a must-have for Mahler enthusiasts.

Interesting Facts

Claudio Abbado was renowned for his deep understanding of Mahler’s symphonies, and his performances with the Lucerne Festival Orchestra are considered some of the finest Mahler interpretations of modern times.
Mahler's Symphony No. 7, often referred to as the "Song of the Night," is known for its challenging orchestration and the contrast between its nocturnal moods and the exuberant, joyful finale.
The Lucerne Festival Orchestra was specially assembled by Abbado in 2003 and features elite players from top international orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, Vienna Philharmonic, and Chamber Orchestra of Europe.