Discovering Masterpieces Of Classical Music
Label: EUROARTS Catalog: 2058228 Format: DVD Brahms: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77 - Recorded live at the Teatro Massimo, Palermo, 1 May 2002, Gil Shaham (violin), Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado Definitive performances of five of the great masterpieces of the orchestral repertoire, combined with unmissable documentary introductions. Legendary pianist Martha Argerich brings her unique intensity to Schumann’s lyrical Piano Concerto, while violinist Gil Shaham dazzles in Brahms, and the greatest German orchestras from the Berliner Philharmoniker to the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig are heard under such illustrious names as Claudio Abbado and Riccardo Chailly. Perfect for DVD is Strauss’s gargantuan Alpine Symphony, which needs to be seen as much as heard, and adding depth to the experience are the authoritative and insightful films that explore the background to each work. Price: $95.98 |