Celibidache Conducts the Berliner Philharmoniker: Bruckner Symphony No. 7 (DVD)

UPC: 880242114082

Product Features

• Conductor: Sergiu Celibidache
• Orchestra: Berliner Philharmoniker
• Work Performed:
  • Anton Bruckner: Symphony No. 7 in E major
• Special Feature: Documentary The Triumphant ReturnSound Formats: PCM Stereo
  • Directed by Wolfgang Becker
  • Chronicles Celibidache’s return to the Berliner Philharmoniker after 38 years
  • Includes rehearsal footage and interviews with orchestra members
• Picture Formats:Languages: English, German, Japanese
  • Concert: 16:9 (restored and upscaled from 4:3)
  • Documentary: 4:3
• Region Code: Worldwide (NTSC)
• Running Time:Publisher: EuroArts
  • Concert: 94 minutes
  • Documentary: 54 minutes
• Release Year: 2012

Overview

This historic 1992 concert marks Sergiu Celibidache's triumphant return to conduct the Berliner Philharmoniker after a 38-year absence, in what would be his final collaboration with the orchestra. Captured live at the Schauspielhaus in Berlin, Celibidache delivers an expansive and transcendent performance of Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 7, a work that holds a special place in the conductor's repertoire. The recording showcases the profound connection between Celibidache and the Berliner Philharmoniker, making this a truly unique and irreplaceable moment in classical music history.

The DVD also includes the documentary The Triumphant Return, which explores Celibidache’s reunion with the orchestra, featuring extensive rehearsal footage and interviews with former members of the Berliner Philharmoniker. This rare footage provides insight into Celibidache’s meticulous and philosophical approach to music-making.

Interesting Facts

• Sergiu Celibidache was known for his meticulous rehearsals and philosophical approach to music, often emphasizing the importance of experiencing the music in the moment rather than simply following the score.
• This 1992 performance is the only video recording of Celibidache conducting the Berliner Philharmoniker, making it a rare and invaluable treasure for classical music enthusiasts.
• Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 7 is one of the composer’s most celebrated works, filled with sweeping grandeur and emotional depth, perfectly suited to Celibidache's expansive conducting style.
• The documentary provides an intimate look at Celibidache's methodical rehearsal process, which was central to his interpretation of Bruckner's symphonies.

Track Listing

1. Anton Bruckner: Symphony No. 7 in E major

   • I. Allegro moderato
   • II. Adagio: Sehr feierlich und sehr langsam
   • III. Scherzo: Sehr schnell
   • IV. Finale: Bewegt, doch nicht schnell

2. Documentary: The Triumphant Return (54 min)

   • Directed by Wolfgang Becker
   • Features rehearsal footage and interviews with members of the Berliner Philharmoniker

Publishers

• EuroArts
• Sony Classical

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