|
Beethoven - Missa Solemnis / Gielen, Bryn-Julson, Lipovsek, Sudwestfunk Symphony Orchestra | 
 enlarge | Actors: Beethoven, Rydl, Bryn-julson, Lipovsek
Studio: Geneon [Pioneer]
Category: DVD
Buy New: $197.89
New (1) Used (1) from $125.00
Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 125521
Format: Classical, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 76 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
UPC: 013023150591
EAN: 0013023150591
ASIN: B00004Z4SW
Theatrical Release Date: 2000
Release Date: December 5, 2000
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: ** RARE and Out of Print ** GUARANTEED factory sealed NEW, Authentic copyright protected U.S. release (Region 1) exactly as pictured and listed. NOT an import or bootleg!! In Stock NOW. Shipped Fast First Class. -- International Orders Welcome -- LIMITED QUANTITY. TRUSTED SELLER - Check out my feedback and purchase with confidence!!! --- Be wary of low rated sellers!!! --- CLICK ON OUR NAME to access our storefront and view our complete inventory.
| |
| Similar Items:
|
| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
The extreme difficulties inherent in performing Beethoven's Missa Solemnis (which the very first performers complained about at an 1824 Vienna rehearsal) include Beethoven's imposing high notes for both the vocal soloists and members of the chorus. As he did in the final movement of his Ninth Symphony (the "Ode to Joy"), Beethoven was reaching for the Divine throughout his Solemn Mass, and there is no doubt that, in the right hands, true musical divinity is reached. We are very near perfection in this glorious 1986 performance, preserved for posterity in all its digital glory. Conductor Michael Gielen leads the superb Südwestfunk Symphony Orchestra and Prague Philharmonic Choir, along with an excellent quartet of soloists: soprano Phyllis Bryn-Julson, alto Marjana Lipovsek, tenor Josef Protschka, and bass Kurt Rydl. The 500-year-old, gothic-style Amandus Church in Bad Urach, Germany, where this "Missa Solemnis" was filmed makes a striking and solemn backdrop to this often joyful music. The DVD's extras are plentiful and illuminating. There's translation of the text and musical analysis via subtitles, a glossary of musical terms, a historical timeline of world events while Beethoven was composing, and brief bios of performers and conductor. The 5.1 Dolby Digital sound is an aural knockout, but even in standard two-channel stereo, this is a musical event to cherish. --Kevin Filipski
Description
This moving performance of Ludwig van Beethoven's Missa Solemnis in D Major, Op. 123 features Michael Gielen conducting the Südwestfunk Symphony Orchestra with Lubomir Matl directing the Prague Philharmonic Choir. Soloist highlights include Bass, Kurt Rydl; Soprano, Phyllis Bryn-Julson; Alto, Marjana Lipovsek; and Tenor Josef Protschka. Added Features Include: Music Analysis in subtitles, Translation of choral text, Glossary, Historical Timeline, Performer Profiles and Liner Notes 5.1 Dolby Digital and original Non-compressed Stereo.
|
| Customer Reviews:
 Sound without picture September 6, 2005
N.Y.
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
As a CD this performance deserves five stars but the picture is very bad. I could not watch this DVD on my projection screen. I used A 20 inches TV for watching and even then, the picture was not clear. This is by far the worst picture I have seen on DVD
 Musical Perfection December 30, 2003
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
Beethoven is far and away my favorite composer but I've always had a tougher time with the Missa Solemnis than any of his other compositions. I have no musical training and had a hard time grasping the structure within each movement when listening to a CD, even after reviewing the liner notes. But knowing that Beethoven considered it his greatest composition made me pretty certain that the problem was me, not him.Listening to and watching this performance with the music analysis subtitles option finally turned on the light switch. The analysis is not obtrusive or distracting; it only points out the key elements of the composition as they occur (or slightly before) and it makes the structure of each movement readily apparent. This is a wonderful performance and the sound is excellent. The conductor, orchestra, chorus and soloists are all outstanding. 5 stars is too low for this, but it's all Amazon allows. If you even think you might be interested, don't hesitate.
A stunning Beethoven Missa Solemnis September 21, 2002
Milda Ruffo (Mount Royal, Quebec Canada)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
I purchased this DVD based on the description and review above. This is a DVD I will treasure. The choir is excellent and so, too, are the soloists, conductor and orchestra. The sopranos in the choir reach the difficult high notes with commendable ease and the sound throughout is excellent, surpassing my expectations. The church setting is both appropriate and moving. If you like this magnificent work, don't hesitate to buy this DVD.
Beethoven - Missa Solemnis December 21, 2001
Erico Mangaravite (Vitoria, ES Brazil)
17 out of 18 found this review helpful
I agree with every word from Mr.Kevin Filipski (above). Stupendous music, a exemple of how a DVD must be produced (plenty of useful extras, excellent sound and image), a very competent orchestra/chorus, four outstanding soloists, and a great maestro, that really feels the music. How nice will be have, someday in the next years, Beethoven's symphonies with Herr Gielen conducting, on DVDs (his series on CD are great).
A gorgeous moment here is the "Agnus Dei": the trumpet/timpani fanfare at "Dona Nobis Pacem" is emotionally very deep, worthy of that genius: Ludwig van Beethoven. And there is the option of listen the music reading subtitles (lyrics or explanations about the music itself). This is one of the best DVDs I had buyed in my life.
|
|
|
Copyright 2008 DVDonsale.com | |
