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Beethoven: The Piano Concertos [DVD Video]

Studio: Deutsche Grammophon
Category: DVD

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Sales Rank: 7277

Format: Classical, Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 197
Discs: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6

MPN: 001005409
UPC: 044007342695
EAN: 0044007342695
ASIN: B000V9B7PW

Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: November 13, 2007
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Zimerman's Tribute to Bernstein November 15, 2007
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Fifteen years ago these performances were released briefly on laserdisc, as was the frustrating habit of Polygram Classics. Now they reappear on DVD in an admirable Deutsche Grammophon edition.
In September of 1989 Bernstein conducted the THIRD, FOURTH and FIFTH (EMPEROR) in concert in Vienna. After his death, Zimerman and the Vienna Philharmonic decided to complete the set by recording the first two by themselves. Zimerman owns the first two, Bernstein owns the last three, so the set is a bit disjointed as sets go, but on video it is fascinating to see the reverence Zimerman has for the great conductor from the get-go, and how his own spirit of interpretation takes over once he gets artistic control of the early concertos. In addition to the differences of performance, there also are differences of venue--the first two are not in concert like the last three--and differences in recorded sound. One would think that the more controlled environment of the first two would yield a better sound, but not so, and there are even differences between the two of them, the FIRST being a little undermiked, while the SECOND is fine.
DG, Zimerman and the VPO have given Bernstein one of the finest memorials that he could ever have wanted, his final EMPEROR, and the whole set finished in his honor.