This program examines the life of conductor Claudio Abbado through footage of him rehearsing with The Chamber Orchestra of Europe, The Berlin Philharmonic, and The Gustav Mahler Youth Orchestra. ~ Cammila Albertson, Rovi
Globally acclaimed German actor Bruno Ganz (Wings of Desire) hosts Hearing the Silence: Sketches for a Portrait, a documentary profile of the noted Italian conductor Claudio Abbado. Founder of the Orchestra della Scala and musical director of La Scala from 1968 through 1986, Abbado doubled as conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra during this period, and in 1989 became the primary conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. In Hearing the Silence, director Paul Smaczny explores Abbado’s accomplishments and legacy, and includes interviews with Ganz, Daniel Harding, Albrecht Mayer, Wolfram Christ, and Kolja Blacher, as well as extensive footage of Abbado conducting. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi
Paolo Montarsolo and Frederica Von Stade star in this adaptation of Rossini’s LA CENERENTOLA, while the acclaimed Claudio Abbado conducts the Orchestra E Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala.
A 10th anniversary memorial for the death of Herbert Von Karajan features Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s REQUIEM In D MINOR for soloists, choir, and orchestra. Starring soloists Rachel Harnisch, Karita Mattila, Sara Mingardo, Bryn Terfel, Michael Schade, and the Swedish Radio Choir Berliner Philharmoniker conducted by Claudio Abbado.
This documentary by Paul Smaczny details the life and career of internationally acclaimed conductor Claudio Abbado. From his founding of acclaimed orchestras to his role as Herbert von Karajan's successor with the Berlin Philharmonic to commentary from admirers and colleagues, the man behind the music is sensitively revealed. Includes footage of Abbado in rehearsal with the Chamber Orchestra of Europe, the Berlin Philharmonic and the Gustav Mahler Youth Orchestra.DVD Features:Region 1, 3-8Keep CaseFull Frame – 1.33Audio: PCM Stereo
Claudio Abbado in Rehearsal: Verdi’s Missa Da Requiem gives viewers valuable insight into the rehearsal methods of renowned conductor Claudio Abbado with this recording of his rehearsal with the Choir and Orchestra of the Scala di Milano prior to a perfor
Celebrated Italian maestro Claudio Abbado leads two symphonic ensembles – the Wiener Philharmoniker and the Orchestra del Teatro Alla Scala – in this collection of classical performances. Featured selections include: Concerto No. 2 by Johannes Brahms, Mass in E Flat Major, D 950 by Franz Schubert, and overtures from Gioacchino Rossini’s The Barber of Seville and La Cenerentola. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi
