The European Concert – Brahms; Haydn; Beethoven

When you talk of classical music, to be frank, it really doesn’t get much better than the Berlin Philharmonic. And ‘The European Concert’ brings together the dynamic young maestro with some of the world’s finest musicians. What you get to hear is great works of Brahms, Haydn and Beethoven, climaxed by Beethoven’s 5th Symphony.

Overview

Every year the Berliner Philharmoniker invite artists for the orchestras traditional birthday concert on May 1st. In 2012, the guests were Gustavo Dudamel, conducting, and Gautier Capuçon (cello) Gustavo Dudamel has recorded Beethovens 5th symphony once before with his Simon Bolívar Youth Orchestra, which featured on his debut record on Deutsche Grammophon.

Performed at the Spanische Hofreitschule in Vienna! A spectacular, unique setting for a thrilling and historic music event. The Spanish Riding School has, to this day, a long standing relationship with music: The famous Musikverein was founded here in 1812. Furthermore, Haydns musical career started in its back garden!

This DVD is one of my favorites in classical music. A terrific value.

Highlights

Here’s why you should buy this DVD:

1. The European Concert pairs the dynamic Gustavo Dudamel with some of the world’s finest musicians.
2. One of the most beautiful concerts that you will get to see,with such beautiful orchestration
3. The camera work is excellent, makes it such a joy to watch. This DVD is recommended to all those who love classical music.
4. The sound quality is excellent through-out, its like they are performing right in front of you
5. The performing space – Vienna’s Spanish Riding School – great venue for this program
6. The rendition of Beethoven 5th symphony alone is worth the price of the DVD
7. Everything about this concert is top quality – the conductor’s manner, the opulent sound of the orchestra, the view of the concert venue and the individual players.

Label & Performers

Label: DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON
Performer/s: GUSTAVO DUDAMEL

Tracks

DISK(DVD) 1. 01. Opening Credits 00:01:03 02. Variations On A Theme By Haydn, Op.56a 00:21:08 03. Cello Concerto In C, H.Viib, No.1 : 1. Moderato 00:10:13 04. Cello Concerto In C, H.Viib, No.1 : 2. Adagio 00:08:07 05. Cello Concerto In C, H.Viib, No.1 : 3. Finale (Allegro Molto) 00:09:15 06. Symphony No.5 In C Minor, Op.67 : 1. Allegro Con Brio 00:07:43 07. Symphony No.5 In C Minor, Op.67 : 2. Andante Con Moto 00:10:42 08. Symphony No.5 In C Minor, Op.67 : 3. Allegro 00:05:12 09. Symphony No.5 In C Minor, Op.67 : 4. Allegro 00:10:46 10. Applause 00:01:30 11. Closing Credits 00:02:20

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