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DVD : Valery Gergiev - In Rehearsal & Performance (Stravinksy, Prokofiev, Debussy)
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Valery Gergiev - In Rehearsal & Performance (Stravinksy, Prokofiev, Debussy) from: Image Entertainment List Price: $24.99 CD-Charts Price: $22.49 You Save: $2.50 (10%)Prices subject to change. |
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: DVD EAN: 0014381925524 Format: Classical, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC Label: Image Entertainment Manufacturer: Image Entertainment Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Image Entertainment Region Code: 1 Release Date: August 14, 2001 Running Time: 116 minutes Studio: Image Entertainment Theatrical Release Date: 1997 Sales Rank: 26184 MPN: 9255 Related Items:
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Editorial Review: Description: Valery Gergiev is the Principal Conductor of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra and has almost single-handedly made St. Petersburg's Kirov Opera a household name. In this thrilling performance, The Rotterdam Philharmonic showcases four stirring works: Stravinsky's "Fireworks" and "Piano Concerto," Debussy's "Le Martyre De Saint Sebastien" and Prokofiev's "Scythian Suite." This special release also features the intimately filmed documentary "Valery Gergiev: In Rehearsal," which captures the fascinating dynamics between the galvanic conductor and his orchestra as they rehearse "The Scythian Suite." 116 minutes. Amazon.com: One of our most dynamic conductors, Valery Gergiev has single-handedly lifted the Kirov Opera and Orchestra into an elite status among the world's musical institutions. As shown by this compelling DVD of the conductor at work with the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, Gergiev is a firebrand but also an intelligent musician whose interpretations burn with intensity. The performances of all four works on the disc--Stravinsky's Fireworks and Piano Concerto (the latter has as soloist Alexander Toradze), Prokofiev's Scythian Suite and the suite from Debussy's Le Martyre de Saint Sebastian--are stamped with originality, although Gergiev saves his best for his countrymen, particularly Prokofiev, whose Scythian Suite is thrillingly rendered. The noteworthy rehearsal footage documents Gergiev and the Rotterdam musicians as they dive into the nuts and bolts of the Prokofiev work; as an added bonus, the composer's son, Oleg Prokofiev, gives some insight into his father's and the conductor's fearless artistry. --Kevin Filipski Customer Reviews
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 Rating: - Untiring SoldierThere's almost a bit of sadness in seeing this DVD now, knowing that Valery Gergiev will be leaving the Rotterdam Philharmonic (one of his million or so orchestras) next year. Because one thing that comes across: this man and this band love to work together, and work together well. I admit it, someone could release a DVD of Gergiev just talking and I'd think it was wonderful, so you know my bias. (Actually, he doesn't even need to talk, now that I think about it.) But happily for you, dear reader, he does soooooo much more than that on this particular DVD, including 1) telling us a lot about Prokofiev and a little about Stravinsky (Prokofiev's son is aboard); 2) teaching amusingly and well--(a particular part of the Scythian ... Read More: Rating: - engaging music makingThe Rotterdam Philharmonic have a wonderfully powerful sound, it is a bit gritty(that's interesting and good),and hard-edged, and its not due to the modernist showcase here. It is a sound I believe that is cultivated at all levels of the instrumental cadre. Gergiev is quite an engaging live wire, deeply probing the war-like narrative of Prokofiev's "Scythian Suite" at many levels. This was a ballet that Diaghliev requested and was never produced by him. Gergiev certainly knows the performing problems, the Prokofiev aesthetic. "This piece has been played too loud, which is why it was not good, and never had a history. . ." Here I'm paraphrasing. We learn that loud is not always real loud or super loud, that to play Prokofiev what needs to be acknowledge ... Read More: Rating: - Energy and Vitality in Musical ActionThis DVD comes generously packaged with Gergiev conducting the Rotterdam PO in Stravinsky's "Fireworks" and "Piano Concerto," Debussy's "Le Martyre De Saint Sebastien" and Prokofiev's "Scythian Suite." These are real gems of interpretation: nuanced yet forceful, capturing the essence behind the notes and exuding engaging energy. For those viewers equally interested in the making of music, along the tortuous paths of meaning and music, a real treat is Gergiev's rehearsing the "Scythian Suite." Of particular relevance I found how the Ossetian Gergiev traces (some of) his people's roots back to the Scythians. Consequently, his interpretation of the meaning behind Prokofiev's music, as we listen to the music or to Gergiev talking to the orchestra members, takes ... Read More: Rating: - How exciting!Good picture quality in "pre-concert rehearsal" part. Prokofiev's music is really exciting. The orchestra is very good. |
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