Description
Mariss Jansons Conducts Verdi's Messa da Requiem (Live DVD)
UPC: 807280220599
Product Features
- Title: Messa da Requiem by Giuseppe Verdi
- Conductor: Mariss Jansons
- Performers:Video Director: Michael Beyer
- Soprano: Krassimira Stoyanova
- Mezzo-Soprano: Marina Prudenskaja
- Tenor: Saimir Pirgu
- Bass: Orlin Anastassov
- Chorus: Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks
- Orchestra: Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
- Chorus Master: Michael Gläser
- Recording: Live from the Golden Hall of Vienna's Musikverein, 2013
- Language: Sung in Latin
- Subtitles: English, German, French
- Sound Format: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1
- Picture Format: 16:9
- Region Code: NTSC
- Duration: 91 minutes
- Publisher: Arthaus Musik
- Cat. No.: NTSC 102 205
- Release Year: 2013
- Rating: FSK 0 (suitable for all ages)
Overview
Mariss Jansons leads the Chor und Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks in a stirring performance of Giuseppe Verdi's Messa da Requiem. Recorded live at the prestigious Golden Hall of Vienna's Musikverein in 2013, this DVD captures the emotional intensity and grandeur of Verdi's masterpiece. With outstanding soloists Krassimira Stoyanova, Marina Prudenskaja, Saimir Pirgu, and Orlin Anastassov, this performance is a powerful tribute to one of the most significant works in 19th-century liturgical music.
Jansons' direction brings out the depth and drama inherent in the Requiem, creating a performance that has been lauded for its emotional impact and technical precision. The Bavarian Radio Chorus and Symphony Orchestra shine under his baton, delivering a performance that transforms the concert hall into a space of profound reverence and reflection.
Interesting Facts
- Giuseppe Verdi's Messa da Requiem: Composed in memory of the Italian poet Alessandro Manzoni, Verdi’s Requiem is a towering work that blends operatic intensity with liturgical solemnity. It has been described as one of the greatest achievements in 19th-century sacred music.
- Mariss Jansons: A renowned conductor, Jansons was celebrated for his ability to bring out both the grandeur and intimacy in large-scale works like Verdi's Requiem. He served as the chief conductor of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra from 2003 until his death in 2019.
- Golden Hall of the Vienna Musikverein: Known for its exceptional acoustics and architectural beauty, the Golden Hall is one of the world’s most famous concert venues. This setting adds an additional layer of majesty to the performance.
- Critical Acclaim: The performance was praised by critics, with the Süddeutsche Zeitung calling it a "fabulously successful Verdi Requiem," and KURIER noting that the experience was so moving that it was difficult for the audience to "get their feet back on the ground."
Track Listing
- Dies Irae: The dramatic "Day of Wrath" section, where the orchestra and chorus explode with intensity.
- Tuba Mirum: A powerful depiction of the Last Judgment, featuring stirring brass and a profound bass solo.
- Rex Tremendae: A majestic plea for mercy from the "King of Tremendous Majesty."
- Ingemisco: The tenor soloist's beautiful, lyrical prayer for redemption.
- Libera Me: The final plea for deliverance, featuring the soprano soloist and concluding the work on a powerful note of hope.
Publishers
- Arthaus Musik
- Co-Production: Bayerischer Rundfunk, Mezzo, and Clasart Filmproduktion
- Photography Credits: Astrid Ackermann (Cover), Peter Meisel (Back Cover)
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