Music Transfigured: Remembering Ferenc Fricsay (DVD)

UPC: 899132000763

Product Features

• Title: Music Transfigured: Remembering Ferenc Fricsay - Une vie trop brève
• Directed by: Gérald Caillat, Stephen Wright
• Featuring: Ferenc Fricsay conducting the Radio-Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
• Performances: Rossini - Overture to La Scala di Seta; Beethoven - Leonore Overture No. 3, Op. 72a
• Region Code: Multi-region (Read format details carefully for compatibility)
• Running Time: Approximately 1 hour
• Format: NTSC, 4:3
• Subtitles: Available
• Sound: High-quality audio restoration
• Source: BBC Archive, filmed at the International Concert Hall, London, on May 9, 1961

Overview

This lovingly restored documentary Music Transfigured: Remembering Ferenc Fricsay offers a poignant look at the life of one of the 20th century’s most brilliant conductors. Ferenc Fricsay, who passed away in 1963 at the age of 49, left a musical legacy often compared to that of Herbert von Karajan and Leonard Bernstein. His unique style was seen as the continuation of Arturo Toscanini’s powerful interpretative tradition. Directed by Gérald Caillat and Stephen Wright, the film explores Fricsay's career through rare archival footage and interviews, providing a deep appreciation of his artistic genius.

In addition to the documentary, the DVD includes two iconic performances from the BBC archives: Fricsay conducting the Radio-Symphonie-Orchester Berlin in Rossini's Overture to La Scala di Seta and Beethoven's Leonore Overture No. 3. These performances were recorded live at London’s International Concert Hall in May 1961 and remain a testament to Fricsay's masterful command of the orchestra.

Interesting Facts

• Ferenc Fricsay's conducting style was renowned for its precision and intensity, making him a favorite among both musicians and audiences.
• Despite his short life, Fricsay's influence on classical music endures, and many critics believe he would have rivaled the fame of Karajan and Bernstein had he lived longer.
• This DVD uses state-of-the-art audio and video restoration techniques to bring the historic performances to life for modern audiences.
• Fricsay was a pioneer in recording music for radio, and his collaborations with the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra were groundbreaking at the time.

Track Listing

1. Rossini - Overture to La Scala di Seta
   Duration: 8 minutes 35 seconds
2. Beethoven - Leonore Overture No. 3, Op. 72a
   Duration: 14 minutes 10 seconds

Publishers

• Medici Arts
• Arte
• IMGA Media

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