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After the very successful release of the single DVDs we now release Christian Thielemann and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra performing Beethoven Symphonies Nos. 1 – 9 including nine one hour documentaries, one for each film. Maestro Thielemann and Joachim Kaiser (the most famous German music critic) discuss and analyze in an entertaining conversational exchange Thielemann’s interpretation, complemented by excerpts from rehearsals as well as by comparisons of Beethoven cycles with Karajan, Bernstein, Böhm, Järvi etc. This is the Beethoven cycle of the 21st century! 9 DVDs or 3 Blu-rays in a valuable hardcover box with 16 hours of concerts and documentaries. “Thielemann´s reading of the Beethoven symphonies stands heads and shoulders above the countless and mostly undistinguishable versions on offer.” Die Presse “The performances, the Vienna Philharmonic on top form, can't help sounding wonderful...oddly, it is the discussions that are the most enjoyable elements in this ambitious set.” BBC Music Magazine * * */ * “This is growling, mane-shaking Beethoven: a traditional approach to the music with full sound and large forces. Thielemann takes a precise yet lyrical approach to the music, as he discusses and demonstrates in the three hour-long accompanying musicological discussions.” Classic FM Magazine * * * * Total: 956 minutes Symphonies: 446 minutes Documentaries: 510 minutes DVD: DTS 5.0, PCM Stereo Subtitles E, F, Sp, I, Kor., Chin. NTSC: 3 DVD Amaray boxes in a harcover box (containing 9 DVDs) “the hour-long film that accompanies each of the nine masterpieces here...is chock-full of revealing information...the radiant sanity of [Thielemann's] approach shines through every bar...for a set in which the Austro-German invincibility of this extraordinary music is felt gradually mounting through the cycle as a whole, as if in one magnificent sweep, we haven't had a set to compare seriously with this since Karajan's final cycle of the 1980s.” International Record Review, January 2012 | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 7-9and Documentaries about each Symphony
This is a Beethoven Symphonies Cycle of the 21st century! Christian Thielemann and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra perform Beethoven Symphonies Nos. 1 – 9 incl. and each DVD includes a one-hour-long documentary for each symphony. Includes an hour-long documentary for each symphony where Maestro Thielemann and Joachim Kaiser (the most famous German music critic) discuss and analyze in an entertaining conversational exchange Thielemann’s interpretation, complemented by excerpts from rehearsals as well as by comparisons of Beethoven cycles with Karajan, Bernstein etc. – no aspect of Beethoven’s symphonic œuvre will remain unaffected! The Documentaries include legendary footage of performances from Karajan, Bernstein, Böhm, Järvi etc This is the first Beethoven Cycle of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in full HD and 5.0 sound. Running Time: Total: 325 minutes Symphonies: 155 minutes Documentaries: 170 minutes Sound BD: dts-HD MA 5.0, PCM Stereo Subtitles E, F, Sp, I, Kor., Chin., Jap. Packaging Blu-ray box Booklet English, German, French “The performances, the Vienna Philharmonic on top form, can't help sounding wonderful...oddly, it is the discussions that are the most enjoyable elements in this ambitious set.” BBC Music Magazine, March 2011 ***/* | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Bernstein - Beethoven Cycle Part 1
with introductions to the symphonies by Bernstein Recording Place & Date: Musikverein, Vienna, November 1978 (Sinf. 1, 8) Wiener Staatsoper, September 1979 (Sinf. 9) | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Introducing Beethoven Symphony No. 9
Beethoven: | Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 'Choral' Recorded live at the Philharmonie Berlin, 2000 |
Host: Wulf Konold A new way of experiencing and enjoying the great works of music from the Baroque to the Modern Period – thanks to a new educational series of audio-visual concert guides, Introducing Masterpieces of Classical Music. Each release includes extensive documentation and a complete performance of the work or works in question. Famous masterpieces from the standard repertoire of the greatest international orchestras are brought closer to the viewer through first class concert broadcasts (Berliner Philharmoniker, Wiener Philharmoniker, Gewandhaus Orchester…) in a timely visual style. Includes 26 mins introductory feature + full concert performance of the masterpiece! Ludwig van Beethoven’s ninth and last symphony is considered one of the highlights of symphonic music. Through using the human voice, Beethoven questions the effect of purely instrumental music, and he exerted a sustained influence on all generations of composers after him. The German Beethoven expert Wulf Konold explains the central characteristics of this exciting masterpiece. Picture format DVD: NTSC 16:9 Sounds formats DVD: PCM Stereo, DD 5.1, DTS 5.1 Region code: 0 Subtitles: English, German, French, Spanish Booklet notes: English, German, French Running time: 26 mins (documentary) + 69 mins (performance) FSK: 0 “An exceptionally good introduction to the Choral Symphony, succinctly providing insight into the music and a sense of how it confounded the expectations of Beethoven's contemporaries.” BBC Music Magazine, June 2011 ***** | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 'Choral'
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| |  | Leonard Bernstein - Ode To Freedom
Beethoven: | Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 'Choral' Recorded at the Schauspielhaus, Berlin December 25, 1989 |
The historic concert in celebration of the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989: re-issued with new packaging, now available at midprice! Leonard Bernstein spontaneously accepted an invitation to conduct a performance to celebrate freedom.Adding to the symbolism of the event, Bernstein conducted an orchestra and chorus formed of musicians from both East and West plus an illustrious cast of acclaimed singers. "The absolute climax in the public life of the world citizen Leonard Bernstein." Humphrey Burton NTSC· 4:3, PCM Stereo, DD5.1, DTS 5.1 Region code: 0 Subtitles: English, French, German, Spanish Booklet Notes: French, German, English Running time: 85 mins | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Beethoven - Symphony No. 9
The West-Eastern Divan Orchestra was founded by Daniel Barenboim and the late Edward Said. Consisting of young, highly talented Israeli and Arabian musicians, it was founded to increase the dialogue between young people in the Middle East and represent the peaceful collaboration of the two cultures. At a standard comparable to the most established orchestras, it combines tonal beauty and transparency with youthful expressiveness, passion and exuberance. This technically brilliant and incredibly enthusiastic orchestra brings out all levels of Beethoven's 9th Symphony and we listen to Beethoven at his very best: exuberant, emotional, lucid, tender, clear, triumphant … simply magnificent! Needless to say, Daniel Barenboim conducts the outstanding singers Angela Denoke,Waltraud Meier, Burkhard Fritz and René Pape who contribute tremendously to this unforgettable concert The standing ovations are well deserved! "The performance was radiant, teeming and magnificent." The New York Times "We are an orchestra against ignorance." Daniel Barenboim “The young musicians in the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra play with all the mastery and commitment of a great orchestra, and in the last movement of the Ninth they are joined by a fine team of soloists and a quiet magnificent chorus. With his despotic gestures and his Olympian expressions, Barenboim sometimes seems to be caricaturing the great podium maestros of the past. but he gives an almost wholly convincing performance of Leonore No. 3 Overture, and in the Ninth one that overall is powerfully impressive.” BBC Music Magazine, April 2009 **** “Watching Barenboim at work…shows just how much he cares about these musicians…A very slow opening to the slow movement retains life and breath, thanks to the conductor's fluid phrasing and the orchestra's attention to details of articulation and dynamics…Michael Beyer's film captures the
results well…” Classic FM Magazine, June 2009 5 stars “Beethoven's 9th [is] rendered here with youthful gusto and enthusiasm, accompanied by an equally spirited Leonore Overture No. 3 from Fidelio.” The Independent, 13th March 2009 **** | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 'Choral'
“One of the signs of a great piece of music, is that it will never come to the end of interpretation. It is like a deep well. You can dip and dip and never come to the end of it." Karajan on Beethoven No. 9 Recorded live at the Philharmonie, Berlin, 31 December 1977 | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Concert in Honour of Pope Benedict XVI
Recorded live at the Aula Paolo VI, Vatican on October 27 2007
Running Time: 146 min
Picture Format: 16:9
Sound Format: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS
Menu Languages NTSC: D, F, GB, I, JP, SP
Subtitle Languages NTSC: D, F, GB, I, JP, SP
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| |  | Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 'Choral'
Sony BMG presents a range of DVDs released to commemorate Herbert van Karajan’s 100th birthday on April 5th 2008 | | | Usually despatched in 3 - 4 working days. |
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