Description

Mariss Jansons in Rehearsal: Béla Bartók Suite from The Miraculous Mandarin with The Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra

UPC: 807280031898

Product Features

Director: Morten Thomte
Music Director/Conductor: Mariss Jansons
Orchestra: Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra
Music Producer: Krzysztof Drab
Executive Producer: Arild Erikstad
Language Options: English (GB), German (D), French (F), Spanish (SP)
Subtitle Languages: German (D), French (F), Spanish (SP)
Sound Format: PCM Stereo
Picture Format: 4:3
Region Code: 2, 5
Running Time: 55 minutes
Release Year: 1997
Production: NRK Production in association with RM Arts and NRK

Overview

Experience a rare glimpse into the rehearsal process of one of the 20th century’s most renowned conductors, Mariss Jansons. This DVD captures Jansons as he leads the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra through Béla Bartók’s powerful Suite from The Miraculous Mandarin. The program offers an intimate view of the preparation that goes into bringing Bartók’s intense and vivid score to life, culminating in a performance at the Oslo Concert Hall.

Interesting Facts

Mariss Jansons was the Music Director of the Oslo Philharmonic from 1979 to 2000. His leadership transformed the orchestra into one of the world's leading ensembles.
The Suite from The Miraculous Mandarin is one of Béla Bartók's most celebrated orchestral works, known for its dramatic and avant-garde composition.
This rehearsal and performance were filmed as part of a collaboration between NRK and RM Arts, highlighting Jansons’ meticulous approach to music-making.
The DVD was produced in the late 1990s, a period when Jansons was gaining widespread acclaim as one of the most important conductors of his generation.

Publishers

Arthaus Musik GmbH: A renowned publisher known for its dedication to producing high-quality recordings of classical music performances. Arthaus Musik is part of the Kinowelt Group, which specializes in preserving and distributing significant cultural works.