Description
Nikolaj Znaider: Beethoven & Mendelssohn Violin Concertos with Gewandhaus Orchestra DVD
UPC: 260234830880
Product Details
- Artist: Nikolaj Znaider
- Concertos:Orchestra: Gewandhaus Orchestra, Leipzig
- Ludwig van Beethoven - Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D Major, Op. 61
- Felix Mendelssohn - Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in E Minor, Op. 64
- Conductor: Riccardo Chailly
- Recorded: Live at the Gewandhaus zu Leipzig, September 2012 & October 2014
- Directed by: Michael Beyer (Beethoven) and Ute Feudel (Mendelssohn)
- Produced by: Paul Smaczny
- Cover Image: Michael Triegel
- Production Companies: Accentus Music, MOR, ARTE Concert, Gewandhaus Leipzig, Unitel Mendelssohn
- Format: DVD (also available on Blu-ray)
- Runtime: 04:40
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 NTSC
- Audio: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround 5.1
- Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
- Accession Number: ACC20345
- FSK: 0 (Unrestricted)
- Website: www.accentus.com
Overview
The Daily Telegraph describes Nikolaj Znaider as "the most stimulating young musician playing today, drawing on musical intelligence, perception and dynamism to give performances of rare intensity." This release presents one of the world's foremost violinists performing two landmark concertos, accompanied by the Leipzig Gewandhausorchester under the baton of its esteemed music director Riccardo Chailly. The Gewandhausorchester first performed Mendelssohn's Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in E minor in 1845. Mendelssohn himself conducted Beethoven's Violin Concerto in D major multiple times, contributing significantly to its prominence in the classical music repertoire.
Product Features
- Renowned Artists: Features acclaimed violinist Nikolaj Znaider and the prestigious Gewandhaus Orchestra.
- Dual Concertos: Includes performances of Beethoven's Violin Concerto in D Major and Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E Minor.
- Expert Conductors: Conducted by Riccardo Chailly, with direction by Michael Beyer and Ute Feudel.
- High-Quality Production: Available in both DVD and Blu-ray formats with superior audio and video quality.
- Historical Significance: Showcases pieces that played pivotal roles in the history of classical music.
Interesting Facts
- Nikolaj Znaider: A Danish-Iraqi violinist renowned for his expressive performances and technical mastery.
- Gewandhaus Orchestra: One of the oldest and most respected orchestras in the world, based in Leipzig.
- Riccardo Chailly: An Italian conductor celebrated for his dynamic interpretations and leadership of top orchestras globally.
- Beethoven's Violin Concerto: Premiered in 1806, it has become a cornerstone of the violin repertoire.
- Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto: Composed in 1844, it remains one of the most beloved and frequently performed violin concertos.
- Historical Performances: Mendelssohn conducted Beethoven's concerto himself, helping to cement its status in classical music.
Track Listing
Beethoven Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D Major, Op. 61
- Allegro ma non troppo – 18:00
- Largo – 10:00
- Rondo: Allegro – 10:40
Mendelssohn Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in E Minor, Op. 64
- Allegro molto appassionato – 14:30
- Andante – 8:00
- Finale: Presto assai – 11:10
Publishers
- Accentus Music
- MOR
- ARTE Concert
- Gewandhaus Leipzig
- Unitel Mendelssohn
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