Description
Zubin Mehta in Munich: The Inaugural Concert with the Bayerische Staatsoper
Product Details
- UPC: 4006680104287
- Artist: Zubin Mehta, Bayerische Staatsoper
- Genre: Classical
- Number of discs: 1
- Label: Arthaus Musik
- Release date: 1998
Product Specifications
- Sound Format: PCM Stereo
- Picture Format: 16:9
- Language: German
- Region Code: 0, PAL
- Running Time: 99 minutes
Overview
This DVD captures the inaugural concert of Zubin Mehta as the music director of the Bayerische Staatsoper in Munich in 1998. The concert features performances of Giovanni Gabrieli's 3 Sacrae Symphoniae, Joseph Haydn's Missa in Tempore Belli (Paukenmesse), and Giuseppe Verdi's Quattro Pezzi Sacri. The soloists for the concert are Angela-Maria Blasi (soprano), Silvia Fichtl (alto), Claes-Häkan Ahnsjö (tenor), and Martin Gantner (bass). The lighting director for the concert is Kurt-Oskar Herting, and the videotape editor is Stephen Eveleigh. The concert was directed for video by Barrie Gavin.
Track Listing
- Giovanni Gabrieli: 3 Sacrae Symphoniae
- Joseph Haydn: Missa in Tempore Belli (Paukenmesse)
- Giuseppe Verdi: Quattro Pezzi Sacri
Interesting Facts
- This concert marks the beginning of Zubin Mehta's tenure as the music director of the Bayerische Staatsoper in Munich.
- The concert features a diverse program of sacred music, including works by Giovanni Gabrieli, Joseph Haydn, and Giuseppe Verdi.
- The soloists for the concert are all highly accomplished singers, with Angela-Maria Blasi, Silvia Fichtl, Claes-Häkan Ahnsjö, and Martin Gantner lending their talents to the performance.
Cast and Crew
- Conductor: Zubin Mehta
- Orchestra: Bayerische Staatsoper
- Soloists: Angela-Maria Blasi (soprano), Silvia Fichtl (alto), Claes-Häkan Ahnsjö (tenor), Martin Gantner (bass)
- Lighting Director: Kurt-Oskar Herting
- Videotape Editor: Stephen Eveleigh
- Directed for Video by Barrie Gavin
