Description
Piano Grand! A Smithsonian Celebration DVD
UPC: 07464502309
Product Features
- Hosted by: Billy Joel
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Featuring Performances By:
- Billy Joel: Baby Grand, Piano Man
- Jean-Yves Thibaudet: Chopin Nocturne in E-flat, Op. 9 No. 2, Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor, 1st Movement with the Smithsonian Chamber Orchestra
- Jerry Lee Lewis: Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On, Great Balls of Fire
- Diana Krall and Trio: Let’s Fall in Love
- Cyrus Chestnut: Baroque Impressions
- Robert Levin: Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat, Op. 73 "Emperor," 3rd Movement "Rondo Allegro"
- Eliane Elias and Trio: The Time is Now
- Katia & Marielle Labèque: Suite-Excerpts from Mother Goose, America from West Side Story
- Toshiko Akiyoshi: It Was a Very Good Year
- Marcus Roberts: Medley of The Entertainer (Scott Joplin), The Crave (Jelly Roll Morton), Ain’t Misbehavin (Fats Waller)
- Dave Brubeck: Thank You (Dziekuje)
- Hyung-ki Joo: Fantasy (Film Noir)
- Finale: Heart and Soul (All Performers)
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Orchestra: Smithsonian Chamber Orchestra
- Conductor: Kenneth Slowik
- Total Runtime: 1 hour 56 minutes
Special Features
- Digitally mastered
- Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround, PCM Stereo
- Interactive Menus: Instant chapter access to performances
- Subtitles: English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese
- Region Code: 0 (worldwide playback)
- Picture Format: 4:3, Color
- DVD Format: NTSC
Overview
Celebrate the piano’s 300th anniversary with Piano Grand! A Smithsonian Celebration, a star-studded tribute hosted by Billy Joel. This special concert, as seen on PBS, features a lineup of the world’s most acclaimed pianists, including Diana Krall, Jerry Lee Lewis, Dave Brubeck, and Jean-Yves Thibaudet, performing live with the Smithsonian Chamber Orchestra. Filmed in High Definition Television (HDTV) before a live audience, the concert takes place across four stages with over a dozen grand pianos, showcasing the piano’s rich history and cultural impact.
With unforgettable performances of classical, jazz, and popular standards, this DVD is a must-have for piano lovers and fans of great music. The performances are complemented by interviews with the artists, adding depth and insight into the history and mastery of piano performance.
Interesting Facts
- The special marks the 300th anniversary of the piano's invention, a key milestone in music history.
- Billy Joel, not only a legendary singer-songwriter but also a classically trained pianist, shares his passion for the instrument by hosting the event and performing some of his most famous songs.
- The diverse lineup includes pianists from various genres, showcasing the piano’s versatility, from classical to jazz, pop, and blues.
- Dave Brubeck, a legend in jazz, performs his poignant Thank You (Dziekuje), blending his mastery of rhythm and harmony.
- Jean-Yves Thibaudet's performance of Chopin’s Nocturne in E-flat is a standout moment, capturing the beauty and emotion of the Romantic era.
Track Listing
- Billy Joel - Baby Grand, Piano Man
- Jean-Yves Thibaudet - Chopin Nocturne in E-flat, Op. 9 No. 2 and Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor, 1st Movement
- Jerry Lee Lewis - Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On, Great Balls of Fire
- Diana Krall and Trio - Let’s Fall in Love
- Cyrus Chestnut - Baroque Impressions
- Robert Levin - Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat, Op. 73 "Emperor," 3rd Movement
- Eliane Elias and Trio - The Time is Now
- Katia & Marielle Labèque - Suite-Excerpts from Mother Goose, America from West Side Story
- Toshiko Akiyoshi - It Was a Very Good Year
- Marcus Roberts - Medley of The Entertainer, The Crave, Ain’t Misbehavin'
- Dave Brubeck - Thank You (Dziekuje)
- Hyung-ki Joo - Fantasy (Film Noir)
- Finale - Heart and Soul
Publishers
- Label: Smithsonian Institution, Maryland Public Television, and NHK
- Year of Release: 2008
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