Symphonies Nos.1-4 - Tragic Overture - DVD

This C Major DVD of Gustav Mahler's Symphonies 3 and 4 continues the complete Mahler audiovisual cycle project the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra and conductor Paavo JSrvi initiated with the recent of Mahler's first two symphonies. Soprano soloists Waltraud Meier and Genia Knhmeier feature in these performances of the Third and Fourth Symphonies respectively. InchGenia Knhmeier sang with a transcendent and immaculate tone.Inch (FAZ) InchGreat orchestra, outstanding conductor.Inch (Bild Zeitung)

Haydn is generally seen as one of the main originators of the InchViennese soundInch, the inimitable style of playing which is still very much alive today and is particularly cultivated by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. This orchestra has Haydn's music in it's blood, and it's interpretation of his symphonies demonstrates a supreme confidence, musical sophistication and lightness of touch. As a noted American music critic remarked following a performance of the Oxford Symphony conducted by Leonard Bernstein InchLet's have no further argument the Vienna Philharmonic is the world's greatest orchestra. Bernstein's interpretations of the symphonies have consistently met with unreserved critical acclaim. He, of all conductors, possessed precisely the qualities which Haydn's music requires grace, charm and a generous measure of wit.Inch The present recording was recorded at Grosser Musikvereinssaal Wien in 1984 and 1985. This is truly documentation of a master at work.

Valery Gergiev conducts the World Orchestra for Peace live from the 26th BBC Prom at Royal Albert Hall with soloists Camilla Tilling.