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Schubert / Beethoven - Symphonies | Euroarts 2072468

Schubert / Beethoven - Symphonies

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Cat No: 2072468

Barcode: 0880242724687

Format: DVD - NTSC

Number of Discs: 1

Genre: Orchestral

Release Date: 29th September 2008

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About

One of the legendary liaisons of the 20th century between conductor and orchestra is that of Sir Georg Solti and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Solti himself described it as a "love affair".

Solti, one of the greatest conductors of the 20th century, was a testament to the elegance and impeccable taste of Central European music making. His remarkable partnership with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra began in 1954; he was named Music Director in 1969 and held this post for a phenomenal 22 years.

Beethoven's beautiful First Symphony is sometimes labelled a 'fitting farewell to the 18th-century'.

Schubert composed his 'Unfinished' Symphony No.8 at the tender age of 25. After it was discovered and performed 37 years after his death, it quickly became one of the most universally beloved works in the symphonic repertoire.

Bonus: Sir Georg Solti gives a very personal introduction to Schubert's Symphonies.

"There is no limit to the orchestra's technical ability; the only limit is the conductor's imagination, and the musicians love to be stretched to the limit, to improve the performance…My philosophy became 'Let them play'." - Sir Georg Solti

Recorded:
Royal Albert Hall, London 1978 (Beethoven)
Orchestra Hall, Chicago 1979 (Schubert)

Picture Format: NTSC · 4:3
Sound Formats: PCM Stereo · Dolby Digital 5.1 · DTS 5.1
Region Code: 0
Booklet Notes: English, German, French
Languages: English, German, French, Spanish

Running Time: 97 mins + 8 mins (Bonus)

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