Description
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony No. 39 in E-Flat Major, K. 543 - Sir Roger Norrington DVD
UPC: 807280107098
Product Features
- Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Symphony: Symphony No. 39 in E-flat Major, K. 543
- Conductor: Sir Roger Norrington
- Orchestra: Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart
- Event: Schwetzinger Festspiele 1996 (Schwetzingen Festival)
- Directed by: Agnes Méth
- Sound Format: PCM Stereo
- Picture Format: 4:3
- Menu Languages: German, French, English, Spanish
- Subtitles: German, French, Spanish
- Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
- Running Time: 60 minutes
- DVD Format: NTSC
- Year of Recording: 1996
- Publisher: Arthaus Musik in collaboration with EuroArts Music International
Overview
This DVD presents a detailed and insightful look at the rehearsal process of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Symphony No. 39 in E-flat Major, K. 543, conducted by the distinguished Sir Roger Norrington. Recorded during the 1996 Schwetzinger Festspiele, this film allows viewers to witness Norrington's meticulous approach to Mozart's symphonic masterpiece, offering a rare behind-the-scenes perspective of his rehearsal techniques and interpretative decisions.
Known for his innovative interpretations of classical and baroque music, Sir Roger Norrington has influenced the performance of orchestral music with his emphasis on historical performance practices, including aspects such as score analysis, sound, orchestra size, seating, and playing style. His work has left a lasting impact on the classical music world, and this rehearsal film captures the essence of his approach.
Directed by Agnes Méth, the DVD is not just a performance but an educational resource for musicians, conductors, and classical music enthusiasts who want to delve deeper into the nuances of Mozart's music.
Interesting Facts
- Sir Roger Norrington is renowned for his historically informed performance (HIP) approach, which seeks to recreate the sound and style of music as it might have been heard in its original time.
- Mozart's Symphony No. 39 is part of a set of three symphonies composed in 1788, the last symphonies Mozart wrote. Despite being less frequently performed than the 40th and 41st symphonies, it is considered a cornerstone of the classical symphonic repertoire.
- The Schwetzinger Festspiele is an annual classical music festival held in the Schwetzingen Palace in Germany, known for its emphasis on baroque and early classical music.
Track Listing
- In Rehearsal:
- Symphony No. 39 in E-flat Major, K. 543 – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Publishers
- Arthaus Musik
- EuroArts Music International
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