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Cult Operas of the 1970s: Mozart; Beethoven; Weber; etc. / Hamburg State Opera [10 DVD]

11 DVD Video / Arthaus DVD / 2008-10-28

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492; Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), K. 620; Ludwig van Beethoven: Fidelio, Op. 72; Carl Maria von Weber: Der F...
Performers: Adam, Theo; Ahlin, Cvetka; Blankenburg, Heinz; Blankenburg, Heinz Horst; Blankenheim, Toni; Boese, Ursula; Cassilly, Richard; Deutekom, Christina; Fischer-Dieskau, Dietrich; Fliether, Herbert; Flores...
Conductors: Schmidt-Isserstedt, Hans; Stein, Horst; Ludwig, Leopold; Mackerras, Charles, Sir; Janowski, Marek; Maderna, Bruno; Kuntzsch, Matthias
Ensemble: Hamburg State Opera Chorus; Hamburg State Opera Orchestra; NDR Children's Chorus

This DVD box set contains ten historical studio productions from the Hamburg State Opera....continue...
Run Time: 1320 min.
Region: All
Picture Format: NTSC, 4:3, Color
Sound Format(s): LPCM Mono,
Subtitles: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian
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Penderecki: Symphony no 7 / Wit, Warsaw National PO, et al

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2006-10-31

Works: Krzysztof Penderecki: Symphony no 7 "Seven Gates of Jerusalem"
Performers: Mikolaj, Aga; Ochman, Wieslaw; Pasiecznik, Olga; Tesarowicz, Romuald
Conductors: Wit, Antoni
Ensemble: Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra

"Antoni Wit's ongoing cycle of Penderecki orchestral works is yet another of those truly outstanding Naxos projects that's unlikely to get the attention it deserves....continue...

Stabat Mater - Penderecki, Poulenc, Szymanowsky

1 CD / Profil Edition Gunter Hanssler / 2005-08-16

Works: Francis Poulenc: Stabat Mater, for soprano, chorus & orchestra, FP 148; Karol Szymanowski: Stabat mater, Op. 53; Krzysztof Penderecki: Passio et mors domini nostri Jesu Christi secundum Lucam "Saint ...
Performers: Benz, Georgina von; Previati, Fabio; Urmana, Violeta; Vermillion, Iris
Conductors: Viotti, Marcello; Penderecki, Krzysztof; Rilling, Helmuth

With this release, Profil presents settings of the 'Stabat Mater' by Penderecki, Poulenc, and Szymanowsky. Viotti and Rilling lead the Munchner Rundfunkorchester and the Chor...continue...

Penderecki: Ubu Rex / Kasprzyk, et al

2 CD / CD Accord / 2004-01-01

Works: Krzysztof Penderecki: Ubu rex
Performers: Andreew-Siwek, Magdalena; Bartminsky, Rafal; Bozalek, Jeanette; Ciesla, Ryszard; Dymowski, Robert; Firek, Przemyslaw; Frakstein, Jozef; Galka, Czeslaw; Karasinska, Anna; Klosinska, Isabella; Lotocki,...
Conductors: Kasprzyk, Jacek
Ensemble: Wielki Theatre Chorus; Wielki Theatre Orchestra

Beethoven: Missa Solemnis / Soustrot, Martinpelto, Zaremba

2 CD / MD&G / 2003-01-21

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Missa solemnis in D major, Op. 123; Leonore, opera (early version of Fidelio), Hess 109; Ernst Krenek: Karl V, stage work with music; Krzysztof Penderecki: Passio et mors domini...
Performers: Baker, Mark; Coburn, Pamela; Courtis, Jean-Philippe; Halem, Victor von; Hirzel, Franziska; Johansen, Ronnie; LaFont, Jean-Philippe; Lippert, Herbert [Tenor Vocals]; Martinpelto, Hillevi
Conductors: Soustrot, Marc
Ensemble: Beethovenhalle Orchestra; Brno Philharmonic Choir

"After a long run of performances of Beethoven's great Mass with reduced forces, it is regreshing to hear the massive work with a large chorus...continue...

Penderecki: St. Luke Passion / Soustrot, Hirzel, et al

1 CD / MD&G / 2000-05-23

Works: Krzysztof Penderecki: Passio et mors domini nostri Jesu Christi secundum Lucam "Saint Luke Passion"
Performers: Courtis, Jean-Philippe; Hirzel, Franziska
Conductors: Soustrot, Marc
Ensemble: Beethovenhalle Orchestra

With it's juxtaposition of ancient and modern styles, Gregorian chant--like passages and Bach-style narrative sit side by side with modern extended vocal techniques. The work...continue...