Description
Martha Argerich & Mischa Maisky - Lucerne Symphony Orchestra (DVD)
UPC: 4260234830132
Product Features
- Title: Martha Argerich & Mischa Maisky with the Lucerne Symphony Orchestra
- Conductor: Neeme Järvi
- Orchestra: Lucerne Symphony Orchestra
- Soloists:
- Martha Argerich (Piano)
- Mischa Maisky (Cello)
- Composers:Event: Live concert recording at the Concert Hall of KKL Luzern, February 9/10, 2011
- Antonín Dvořák - Scherzo capriccioso in D flat Major, Op. 66
- Rodion Shchedrin - Romantic Offering (World Premiere: Double Concerto for Piano, Violoncello, and Orchestra)
- César Franck - Sonata in A Major for Cello and Piano
- Dmitri Shostakovich - Symphony No. 9 in E flat Major, Op. 70
- Bonus Feature: Behind the Scenes of a World Premiere
- Directed by: Michael Beyer
- Produced by: Paul Smaczny
- Running Time: 111 minutes and 36 seconds
- Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9
- Audio Formats:Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
- Dolby Digital 5.1
- DTS 5.1
- PCM Stereo
- Disc Format: DVD-9
Overview
At one of her rare appearances with an orchestra, the legendary pianist Martha Argerich teams up with the world-renowned cellist Mischa Maisky for a memorable performance with the Lucerne Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Neeme Järvi. This special DVD captures the world premiere of Rodion Shchedrin’s "Romantic Offering", a double concerto composed specifically for Argerich and Maisky. Shchedrin aimed to highlight the unique musical qualities of these two extraordinary artists, creating a work that moves the soul and touches the heart.
The concert program also features Dvořák’s Scherzo capriccioso, Franck’s Sonata in A Major for Cello and Piano, and Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 9, offering a mix of dynamic and emotionally rich performances. This production brings together the best of late Romantic and contemporary classical music, recorded live at the Lucerne Festival, under the masterful baton of Neeme Järvi.
The bonus feature provides a behind-the-scenes look at the world premiere of Romantic Offering, offering insight into the creative process behind this monumental event.
Interesting Facts
- Martha Argerich is widely considered one of the greatest pianists of the 20th and 21st centuries, known for her passionate performances and technical brilliance.
- Mischa Maisky, a frequent collaborator of Argerich, is one of the world’s most celebrated cellists, recognized for his emotive and expressive playing style.
- Rodion Shchedrin, a prominent Russian composer, created the Romantic Offering specifically for Argerich and Maisky, who premiered it at this concert.
- The Lucerne Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1806, is Switzerland’s oldest symphony orchestra and has a long-standing tradition of excellence in classical music.
Track Listing
- Antonín Dvořák - Scherzo capriccioso in D flat Major, Op. 66
- Rodion Shchedrin - Romantic Offering (World Premiere: Double Concerto for Piano, Violoncello, and Orchestra)
- César Franck - Sonata in A Major for Cello and Piano
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Dmitri Shostakovich - Symphony No. 9 in E flat Major, Op. 70
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Bonus Feature: Behind the Scenes of a World Premiere
Publishers
- Accentus Music
- Co-production with: Lucerne Symphony Orchestra and SRF Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen
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