The Italian Bach in Vienna - Il Giardino Armonico with Katia & Marielle Labèque

UPC 5450270005048

Overview

Experience an enchanting performance of Baroque masterpieces with The Italian Bach in Vienna, featuring Il Giardino Armonico under the direction of Giovanni Antonini. Recorded live at the prestigious Musikverein in Vienna on April 24, 2000, this concert includes captivating interpretations of works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, and Antonio Vivaldi. Pianists Katia and Marielle Labèque perform on fortepiano, joined by Ottavio Dantone on harpsichord and Enrico Onofri on violin, showcasing the elegance and dynamism of these Baroque compositions.

Product Features

• Format: DVD, 4:3 Standard (Concert), 16:9 Letterbox (Documentary)
• Audio: LPCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
• Total Runtime: Approx. 73 minutes
• Region Code: PAL (Region 2)
• Subtitles (Documentary): English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese
• Disc Format: DVD-5 (Single-sided)

Interesting Facts

• Renowned Ensemble: Il Giardino Armonico, an acclaimed period-instrument ensemble led by Giovanni Antonini, is known for its authentic interpretations of Baroque music, bringing historical precision and vibrant energy to this performance.
• World-Class Pianists: Sisters Katia and Marielle Labèque are celebrated for their innovative approaches to the piano repertoire, performing Bach’s keyboard concertos with a fresh, dynamic interpretation on fortepiano.
• Rarely Performed Works: The concert includes C.P.E. Bach’s Symphony in G Major, Wq 182-1 and Vivaldi’s Violin Concerto in D Minor, RV 242, providing a unique blend of popular and lesser-known Baroque works.
• Bonus Documentary: The DVD includes Saving of Bach's Manuscripts, a documentary that offers historical insights into the preservation of Bach’s compositions, shedding light on the enduring legacy of his music.

Track Listing

Johann Sebastian Bach

• Concerto for Two Keyboards in C Major, BWV 1061
  1. Allegro
  2. Adagio ovvero largo
  3. Fuga Vivace

Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

• Symphony in G Major, Wq 182-1
  1. Allegro di molto
  2. Poco adagio
  3. Presto

Antonio Vivaldi

• Violin Concerto in D Minor, RV 242
  1. Allegro
  2. Largo
  3. Allegro

Johann Sebastian Bach

• Concerto for Three Keyboards in D Minor, BWV 1063
  1. Allegro
  2. Alla siciliana
  3. Allegro

Bonus Feature:

• Saving of Bach's Manuscripts - Documentary

Publisher

TDK Recording Media Europe S.A.
In collaboration with ORF

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