Menahem Pressler: In Recital at Cité de la Musique, Paris - DVD

UPC: 0880242796684

Product Features

• Artist: Menahem Pressler (Piano)
• Works Performed:Recording Venue: Cité de la Musique, Paris
  • Beethoven: Sonata No. 31 in A flat major, Op. 110
  • Chopin: Mazurkas (Op. 7 No. 1, Op. 7 No. 3, Op. 17 No. 4)
  • Chopin: Nocturne No. 20 in C sharp minor, Op. posth.
  • Debussy: Estampes
  • Schubert: Sonata in B flat major, D. 960
• Date of Performance: March 23, 2011
• Director: Pierre-Martin Juban
• Production: Idéale Audience
• Running Time: Approximately 115 minutes
• Sound Formats: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1
• Picture Format: 16:9 (NTSC)
• Region Code: Worldwide (Region 0)
• Publisher: EuroArts

Overview

Renowned pianist Menahem Pressler delivers a deeply moving recital at the Cité de la Musique in Paris, captured in this stunning live performance from 2011. Known for his profound interpretations, Pressler brings together a thoughtfully curated program, showcasing works by Beethoven, Chopin, Debussy, and Schubert.

At the heart of the program is Beethoven's Sonata Op. 110, which Pressler describes as embodying idealism, hedonism, and triumph over life's struggles. This performance is coupled with Schubert's Sonata in B flat major, D. 960, a poignant reflection on mortality and peace, written during the composer's final months. In between, Pressler includes lively Chopin Mazurkas and the ethereal Nocturne Op. posth., along with Debussy's Estampes, which evokes vivid impressions of distant lands.

Interesting Facts

• Menahem Pressler is a legendary figure in the world of classical music, celebrated as a soloist and as the long-time pianist of the Beaux Arts Trio, one of the most influential chamber music ensembles.
• Beethoven's Sonata No. 31, Op. 110, is part of the composer’s late period works, and is known for its emotional depth and complex fugues, which Pressler interprets with a lifetime of experience and artistry.
• Schubert's Sonata in B flat major, D. 960, one of the composer’s last works, is often seen as a reflection of impending death, but also carries moments of serenity and introspective beauty.
• This performance was filmed at the prestigious Cité de la Musique in Paris, a venue renowned for its acoustics and dedication to preserving classical music traditions.
• The recital was produced by Idéale Audience, known for high-quality classical music films, ensuring an exceptional audio-visual experience.

Track Listing

1. Beethoven: Sonata No. 31 in A flat major, Op. 110
2. Chopin: Mazurkas (Op. 7 No. 1, Op. 7 No. 3, Op. 17 No. 4)
3. Debussy: Estampes
4. Schubert: Sonata in B flat major, D. 960
5. Chopin: Nocturne No. 20 in C sharp minor, Op. posth.

Publishers

• EuroArts
• Idéale Audience

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