Description
Paavo Järvi meets Elisabeth Leonskaja DVD 2004 / Israel Philharmonic Orchestra / Brahms, Schumann / 5 Tone
UPC 4028462900061
MADE IN GERMANY
REGION 0 PAL DVD (ALL REGIONS)
Audio: Dolby 2.0, Dolby 5.1
Subtitles: -
Runtime: 95 minutes + 35 min extra
English Summary:
Celebrated conductor Paavo Järvi -- who has led the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra to acclaim -- joins forces with eminent pianist Elisabeth Leonskaja for this 2001 concert with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. The program features performances of Brahms's Piano Concerto no. 2, Schumann's Symphony no. 1 and Glinka's "Ruslan and Ludmilla" Overture. The results are potent: A delightful evening with two classical greats.
Notes and Editorial Reviews
MIKHAIL GLINKA (1804 - 1857): Ruslan and Ludmilla, overture; ROBERT SCHUMANN (1810 - 1856): Symphony No. 1 in B flat major, Op. 38 “Spring”; JOHANNES BRAHMS (1833 - 1897): Concerto No. 2 in B flat major for Piano & Orchestra, Op. 83
Elisabeth Leonskaja, piano; Israel Philharmonic Orchestra /Paavo Jarvi
Interactive Menu in four languages
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1 + Stereo
Specials: Artist Biographies, Brahms Documentary (35 mins.)
On the DVD in hand, the orchestra welcomes one of the great conductors of our time, Paavo Järvi, as well as the renowned pianist Elisabeth Leonskaja.
Elisabeth Leonskaja, piano; Israel Philharmonic Orchestra /Paavo Jarvi
Interactive Menu in four languages
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1 + Stereo
Specials: Artist Biographies, Brahms Documentary (35 mins.)
On the DVD in hand, the orchestra welcomes one of the great conductors of our time, Paavo Järvi, as well as the renowned pianist Elisabeth Leonskaja.
Works on This Recording
1.
Russlan and Ludmilla: Overture by Mikhail Glinka
Conductor: Paavo Järvi
Orchestra/Ensemble: Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1837-1842; Russia
Conductor: Paavo Järvi
Orchestra/Ensemble: Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1837-1842; Russia
2.
Symphony no 1 in B flat major, Op. 38 "Spring" by Robert Schumann
Conductor: Paavo Järvi
Orchestra/Ensemble: Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1841; Germany
Conductor: Paavo Järvi
Orchestra/Ensemble: Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1841; Germany
3.
Concerto for Piano no 2 in B flat major, Op. 83 by Johannes Brahms
Performer: Elisabeth Leonskaja (Piano)
Conductor: Paavo Järvi
Orchestra/Ensemble: Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1878-1881; Austria
