Sibelius Violin Concerto - Schumann Symphony No. 2 DVD 2008 Valeriy Sokolov, Vladimir Ashkenazy / Chamber Orchestra of Europe / A film by Bruno Monsaingeon / idéale audience

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REGION 0 NTSC DVD (ALL REGIONS)

AUDIO: Stereo 2.0, Dolby Digital 5.0

TOTAL RUNTIME: 90 MINUTES

English Summary:

 Vladimir Ashkenazy directs the highly acclaimed Chamber Orchestra of Europe and virtuoso violinist Valeriy Sokolov in this remarkable programme of Finnish works combined with Schumann's uplifting Symphony No. 2. Ashkenazy has particularly been praised for his performances of works by Sibelius and is renowned for his interpretations of Romantic repertoire; his creativity fused with Sokolov's vitality and the prowess of this multi-national orchestra creates an altogether spellbinding concert. A film by Bruno Monsaingeon.

Jean Sibelius:

Valse triste Op. 44;

Rakastava Op 14,

Concerto for violin in D minor Op. 47,

Robert Schumann :

Symphonie No. 2 in C Major Op. 61

Valeriy Sokolov - violin

Chamber Orchestra of Europe

Conducted by Vladimir Ashkenazy

Recorded in partnership with the Cité de la Musique Paris 18 & 19 December 2008