Waldbühne in Berlin 2000: Rhythm and Dance | TDK DVD

UPC: 5450270005420

Product Features

• Conductor: Kent Nagano
• Orchestra: Berliner Philharmoniker
• Soloists:Running Time: Approx. 112 minutes
  • Mari & Momo Kodama – Piano
  • Eitetsu Hayashi – Wadaiko (Japanese drums)
  • Susan Graham – Mezzo-soprano
  • Wang Hong, Wu Wei, Dong Ya, Wang Wei Zhao Zangquin, Fu Renchang, Weng Sibei – Traditional Chinese instruments
• Audio Format: Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, LPCM Stereo
• Picture Format: 16:9, NTSC
• Subtitles: English (for Gershwin songs), French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese
• Region Code: 0 (All Regions)
• Label: TDK / EuroArts

Overview

Experience the magical 2000 Waldbühne in Berlin concert, where the Berliner Philharmoniker performs a thrilling program titled Rhythm and Dance under the baton of Kent Nagano. This open-air concert features an eclectic mix of classical and modern pieces, blending rhythms and styles from around the world.

The performance includes Maurice Ravel's lush La Valse and Daphnis et Chloé, Suite No. 2, alongside George Gershwin's vibrant songs like "Summertime" and "I Got Rhythm", presented in a special tribute to the composer. Adding to the global fusion, the concert showcases Jean Pascal Beintus's He Got Rhythm*, a tribute to Gershwin, and Isao Matsushita's Hi-Ten-Yu, featuring Eitetsu Hayashi on the wadaiko. Chinese composer Zhao Jiping's* My Favourite Concubine* brings traditional Chinese melodies to the program, creating an unforgettable blend of East and West.

Recorded live at the stunning Waldhühne in Berlin on June 25, 2000, this concert captures the unique energy of the open-air venue, with the Berliner Philharmoniker delivering breathtaking performances.

Interesting Facts

• Waldhühne Berlin is one of the world’s most beautiful outdoor concert venues, with a capacity of 22,000 people. The annual Waldhühne Concert by the Berliner Philharmoniker is a beloved tradition.
• Eitetsu Hayashi is a pioneering Japanese wadaiko drummer, known for blending traditional Japanese drumming with contemporary music, which is showcased in Isao Matsushita's Hi-Ten-Yu.
• Susan Graham, one of the world's leading mezzo-sopranos, performs Gershwin's classic songs, bringing a unique classical touch to the American standards.
• Zhao Jiping's My Favourite Concubine is inspired by traditional Chinese music, offering a fascinating contrast to the Western compositions in the program.

Track Listing

1. Maurice Ravel – La Valse
2. Jean Pascal Beintus – He Got Rhythm (Hommage à George Gershwin)
3. Isao Matsushita – Hi-Ten-Yu (featuring Eitetsu Hayashi, wadaiko)
4. Zhao Jiping – My Favourite Concubine
5. Maurice Ravel – Daphnis et Chloé, Suite No. 2
6. George Gershwin – Selection of Songs:Paul Lincke – Berliner Luft (Encore)
   • Fascinating Rhythm
   • The Man I Love
   • Nice Work
   • Someone to Watch Over Me
   • Summertime
   • I Got Rhythm

Extra Features

• Subtitles available for Gershwin songs in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Japanese
• Liner notes in multiple languages (English, German, French)

Publishers

• TDK
• EuroArts
• SFB