Mussorgsky & Serebrier – Live at Chester Cathedral (DVD Video)

A Naxos Concert Experience

Product Information

• UPC: 747313523054
• Product Type: DVD / Video
• Title: Mussorgsky (arr. Stokowski) & Serebrier – Live at Chester Cathedral
• Concert Program:
  • Modest Mussorgsky (1839–1881):
    • A Night on Bare Mountain (Witches’ Sabbath)
    • Pictures at an Exhibition (including Promenades, Gnomus, Il vecchio castello, Bydlo, Ballet de poussins dans leurs coques, Samuel Goldenberg and Schmuyle, Catacombs, La cabane sur des pattes de poule, and La grande porte de Kiev)
  • José Serebrier (b. 1938):
    • Symphony No. 3, "Symphonie Mystique" for strings
• Additional Highlights:
  • Opening and closing credits
  • Preludes and sections from Richard Wagner’s Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg (Prelude) as part of the program
  • Arrangements by Leopold Stokowski
• Performers & Ensemble:Conductor: José Serebrier
  • National Youth Orchestra of Spain (JONDE)
  • Soprano: Carole Farley
• Artistic Director: José Luis Turina
• Production Team:
  • Producer, Editor & Mixer: Mark Rogers
  • Sound Recording Engineer: Mike Cox
  • Video Director: Paul Baily
• Filming Venue & Date:Running Time: 84 minutes
  • Filmed live at Chester Cathedral on 7th August 2007
• Picture & Sound Formats:
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9, NTSC (No Region Coding)
  • Audio: 24-bit PCM Stereo and DTS Digital Surround
  • Dual Layer Disc
• Manufactured & Distributed By:
  • © 2008 Naxos Rights International Ltd, Made in Germany

Overview

This compelling Naxos DVD captures a memorable live concert at Chester Cathedral during the 2007 European tour of the National Youth Orchestra of Spain. The program features Leopold Stokowski's vivid and colorful transcriptions of Mussorgsky’s iconic works—A Night on Bare Mountain and Pictures at an Exhibition—including its most celebrated movements such as "The Great Gate of Kiev." In addition, José Serebrier's Symphony No. 3, "Symphonie Mystique" (written in just one week in 2003), offers an elegant, shimmering exploration of tone and emotion, lauded by critics as a “vital, elegant masterwork.” This dynamic concert presentation combines innovative orchestral transcriptions with a thrilling new symphonic work, making it a must-have for classical music enthusiasts.

Product Features

• Dynamic Program:
  Experience a unique blend of Mussorgsky’s vivid transcriptions by Leopold Stokowski and the freshly composed, mystically charged Symphony No. 3 by José Serebrier.
• Live Concert Atmosphere:
  Filmed live at the historic Chester Cathedral, the recording captures the natural acoustics and spiritual ambiance of a live performance.
• Stellar Performance by Young Talent:
  The National Youth Orchestra of Spain (JONDE) delivers an energetic and inspiring performance, complemented by soprano Carole Farley’s evocative vocals.
• High-Quality Audio & Visual Presentation:
  Presented in a 16:9 aspect ratio with immersive 24-bit PCM Stereo and DTS Digital Surround sound, ensuring an enriching concert experience.
• Extensive Repertoire:
  The concert not only highlights Mussorgsky's celebrated works but also showcases Serebrier's original and masterful "Symphonie Mystique," offering a varied and engaging program.

Interesting Facts

A Concert to Remember

• Innovative Arrangements:
  Leopold Stokowski’s transcriptions of Mussorgsky’s works are renowned for their vibrant color and imaginative orchestration, making these pieces accessible and exhilarating to modern audiences.
• A Modern Masterwork:
  José Serebrier composed his Symphony No. 3, "Symphonie Mystique," in just one week in 2003—a feat that has since been hailed as a “shimmering prism of tone.”
• Historic Venue:
  The performance was captured live at Chester Cathedral, adding a layer of historical and acoustic richness to this already impressive concert.
• Critical Praise:
  Serebrier's recording has received accolades from FonoForum magazine, celebrating its elegant craftsmanship and its ability to reach soaring heights of musical ecstasy.

Publishers

Produced and distributed by Naxos Rights International Ltd.
This DVD was made possible with the kind permission of The Dean and Chapter of Chester Cathedral and a generous grant from Mr. Donald Kahn.
Warning: The material contained on this disc is licensed for non-commercial private use only. Any public performance, broadcast, reproduction, or other use is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.

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