Václav Neumann: A Maestro's Legacy

Product Features

• Format: DVD, NTSC, Dual Layer
• Sound Formats: PCM Stereo, DD 5.1, DTS 5.1
• Picture Format: 4:3
• Audio Language: Old Church Slavonic (Janáček's Missa Glagolitica)
• Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
• Running Time: 99 minutes
• UPC: 807280153590
• Release Year: 2010

Overview

This DVD presents two landmark performances conducted by Václav Neumann, showcasing his profound connection to the musical heritage of his Bohemian roots. Featuring Antonín Dvořák's Symphony No. 9 in E minor, "From the New World" with the Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester and Leoš Janáček's Missa Glagolitica performed by the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra and Prague Philharmonic Choir, this collection offers a vivid testament to Neumann's mastery and his deep engagement with Czech music.

Key Credits

• Conductor: Václav Neumann
• Performances:
  • Dvořák's Symphony No. 9: Live from Alte Oper Frankfurt, 1990
  • Janáček's Missa Glagolitica: Live from the Rudolfinum "Dvořák Hall", Prague, 1987

Special Features

• Insightful direction by TV Directors Barrie Gavin and Klaus Lindemann, capturing the dynamism and intensity of Neumann's conducting.
• A poignant exploration of Neumann's influence on the performance of Czech classical music on the international stage.
• "Missa Glagolitica" is sung in Old Church Slavonic, reflecting Neumann's commitment to authenticity and the preservation of cultural heritage.

Collector's Note

Regarded as a specialist in the works of his Czech homeland, Neumann's interpretations of Dvořák and Janáček are imbued with a unique tonal sensuality and emotional depth. This DVD is a must-have for connoisseurs of Czech music and admirers of Neumann's illustrious career, offering a glimpse into the maestro's legacy and his indelible impact on classical music.

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