Music – A Journey for Life: Riccardo Chailly – Accentus Music DVD

UPC: 4260234831054

Product Features:

• Title: Music – A Journey for Life: Riccardo Chailly
• Directed by: Paul Smaczny
• Orchestra: Gewandhausorchester Leipzig
• Soloist: Lars Vogt (Piano)
• Composers Featured: Edvard Grieg
• Format: DVD
• Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
• Audio Formats: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS
• Subtitles: English, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean
• Video: NTSC, 16:9 Anamorphic
• Running Time:Release Year: 2014
  • Portrait: 53 minutes
  • Concert: 39 minutes

Overview

Music – A Journey for Life offers an intimate portrait of Riccardo Chailly, one of the world's most renowned conductors. Directed by Paul Smaczny, this film explores Chailly’s profound connection to music, his approach to conducting, and the powerful energy he brings to his collaborations. The documentary follows Chailly as he works with the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, performs at La Scala in Milan, and rehearses La Bohème in Valencia. Alongside the professional insights, viewers also get a glimpse into Chailly’s personal life, including the importance of family and his rigorous dedication to studying scores.

The DVD also includes a concert recording of Edvard Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16, performed by Lars Vogt with the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig under Chailly's direction. The combination of this portrait and concert showcases the unique charisma and artistry that have made Chailly a beloved figure in classical music.

Interesting Facts

• Riccardo Chailly is known for his versatility, conducting both opera and symphonic music across the most prestigious venues worldwide, including his long tenure with the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig.
• The portrait captures Chailly’s dynamic style, blending precision with emotion, which has earned him a reputation for bringing new energy to traditional classical works.
• The DVD includes a full performance of Grieg’s iconic Piano Concerto in A Minor, featuring Lars Vogt, one of the most respected pianists of his generation.
• The documentary provides a rare behind-the-scenes look at rehearsals, including Chailly’s preparation for a production of La Bohème at the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía in Valencia.

Publishers

• Accentus Music
• In collaboration with: MDR, ARTE

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