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Discovering Masterpieces of Classical Music: Beethoven - Piano Concertos 1-5 | 
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| Studio: Euroarts
Category: DVD
List Price: $39.98
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Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 15251
Format: Ac-3, Classical, Color, Dolby, Dts Surround Sound, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Languages: English (Unknown), English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 2
Running Time: 198
Discs: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 5.5 x 0.7
MPN: 2056778
UPC: 880242567789
EAN: 0880242567789
ASIN: B000WXR4VS
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: November 20, 2007
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Outstanding DVD August 8, 2008
This is truly one of the finest recordings of Beethoven's 5 Piano Concertos I've ever seen and heard. Barrenboim is marvellous as both soloist and conductor. EuroArts sound engineers did a superb job or catching every note flawlessly and the Statskapelle Berlin musicians were great.
Eamonn Grant
Sublime. July 2, 2008
After purchasing Barenboim on Beethovens 6 DVD set, I wasn't gonna pass up this keeper of the complete piano concertos on DVD. I wasn't disappointed. Barenboim effortlessly commands the orchestra from behind the piano in this superb production. I particularly love the emperor, and the final movement especially. Buy it now, this ones a keeper.
Superb Performances March 31, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
As more and more classical DVDs are becoming available, I am slowly replacing recordings that I already have on CD. This was an excellent opportunity to replace a number of CDs with one reasonably priced purchase. While one of the reviews I read (not on Amazon) noted that Mr. Barenboim played a few wrong notes and maybe was not fully able to balance some of the orchestral aspects due to his involvement as soloist, I should like to report that as someone who is not a super know-all where musical interpretation is concerned, I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of this huge undertaking.
To realize that these works were recorded live during a three day period shows a capacity that few, if any, other musicians might be tempted to try. Playing the solo piano is one thing, conducting the orchestra another, and to pull it all off so magnificently is quite a feat.
These are the first recordings that I have seen or heard from the Bochum Jahrhunderthalle, a building that one would not assume would have the correct acoustics for this sort of endeavor. Whatever magic the sound engineers were able to work is amazing though it never at any times seems strange or artificial. The same can be said of the video, where a nice balance of showing individuals within the orchestra and Daniel Barenboim as soloist has been achieved.
I like these recordings immensely and most of this is due to Mr. Barenboim being in complete charge and being able to interpret the piano part and control the orchestra exactly as he saw fit.
Barenboim at his peak January 27, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Daniel Barenboim is one of the greatest musician of our time. This complete rendering of the Beethoven piano concertos is a proof of his excellence: A great conductor and a great pianist, all at the same time! A delight in terms of sound and image. May be the best complete recording of the Beethoven piano concertos in DVD.
Magic! December 26, 2007
21 out of 22 found this review helpful
I've always loved Barenboim since my first vinyl album of his Beethoven Sonatas sang me to sleep in my teens. Having him on DVD is a magical treat!
I received the DVDs for Christmas and have spent the day after listening to (and watching) them. What an experience! The sound quality of the DVD is superb and I often get the feeling that if Barenboim didn't have to stay conscious to play and conduct, he would melt into the piano and music!
This brings up an interesting thing; a few weeks ago I bought the Askenazy DVDs of the Beethoven concertos and watched them several times, replaying some parts again and again to try to "get inside" the artist and his performance. I was never able to. Ashkenazy treats the piano as if it were something "other" than himself that must be mastered while Barenboim IS the piano!
You have to watch these DVDs to know what I mean.
I also think that the synergy between the pianist and orchestra is amazing when Barenboim is conducting AND playing! All your cells will smile! I'm not kidding, you just gotta watch it!
Pure magic!
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