Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Requiem: Karajan Memorial Concert

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Product Features

• Title: Mozart Requiem - Karajan Memorial Concert
• Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• Performed by: Rachel Harnisch, Karita Mattila, Sara Mingardo, Bryn Terfel, Michael Schade, and the Swedish Radio Choir
• Conducted by: Claudio Abbado
• Live Location: Salzburg Cathedral
• Date: 16th July 1999
• Program Includes:Orchestra: Berliner Philharmoniker
  • Requiem in D Minor for Soloists, Choir, and Orchestra, KV 626
  • "Betrachte dies mein Herz und frage mich," Aria for Soprano, KV 42
  • "Laudate Dominum," Aria for Soprano, KV 339
• Running Time: 62 minutes
• Format: DVD, NTSC, Dual Layer Format
• Region Code: 0
• Sound Format: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1
• Picture Format: 16:9
• Menu Languages: GB, J, F, E

Overview

Experience the profound beauty of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Requiem in this special Karajan Memorial Concert. Held in the majestic Salzburg Cathedral on the 10th anniversary of Herbert von Karajan's death, this performance under the baton of Claudio Abbado features a constellation of classical music stars, including Rachel Harnisch, Karita Mattila, Sara Mingardo, Bryn Terfel, and Michael Schade. This concert not only commemorates the legendary conductor but also celebrates Mozart's timeless masterpiece in a setting of unparalleled architectural and historical significance.

Interesting Facts

• Memorial Concert: Commemorates the 10th anniversary of Herbert von Karajan's death, one of the 20th century's most revered conductors.
• Salzburg Cathedral: A location with a profound connection to Mozart, enhancing the performance's historical and emotional depth.
• Claudio Abbado's Conducting: Abbado's leadership brings a nuanced and deeply felt interpretation to Mozart's final masterpiece.
• High-Quality Production: The DVD features a high-definition recording in 16:9 format, offering viewers an immersive audio-visual experience.

Key Credits

Soloists: Rachel Harnisch, Karita Mattila, Sara Mingardo, Bryn Terfel, Michael Schade
Choir: The Swedish Radio Choir
Orchestra: Berliner Philharmoniker
Conductor: Claudio Abbado
Video Director: Bob Coles
Producer: Bernd Hellthaler

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