Description

Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto, Romeo and Juliet / Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition

Name: Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto, Romeo and Juliet / Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition
SKU: 880242721280
Price: 99 USD
Availability: InStock

UPC: 880242721280

Product Features:

Picture Formal: NTSC 4:3
Sound Formats: PCM Stereo Dolby Digital 5.1-DTS 5.1
Region Code: [worldwide)
Disk Format: DVB 8
Running Time: 89 mins

Overview

This DVD features the legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman performing some of the most iconic pieces in classical music, accompanied by The Philadelphia Orchestra under the baton of Eugene Ormandy. Recorded live at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia, this collection includes Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35, the passionate overture-fantasy Romeo and Juliet, Op. 18, and Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition. These performances, directed by Kirk Browning, showcase Perlman's unparalleled talent and the orchestra's exceptional artistry.

Interesting Facts

Itzhak Perlman: Recognized as one of the greatest violinists of his time, Perlman's performances are celebrated for their technical prowess and emotive power.
Eugene Ormandy: As the long-time conductor of The Philadelphia Orchestra, Ormandy's leadership helped shape the orchestra's distinctive sound.
Historic Venue: The recordings took place at the prestigious Academy of Music in Philadelphia, adding to the historical significance of this DVD.
New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians: Perlman is described as "one of the greatest musical talents to emerge since World War II."
Iconic Pieces: The featured works include Tchaikovsky's renowned Violin Concerto, the dramatic Romeo and Juliet overture, and Mussorgsky's vivid Pictures at an Exhibition, which was originally composed for piano and later orchestrated by Maurice Ravel.