The All-Star Orchestra. Programs 3 & 4 [DVD video] : the new world and its music ; politics and art.

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Added Author:

Schwarz, Gerard, 1947- performer.

Azar, Habib, 1979- director.

Contains (work): Dvořák, Antonín, 1841-1904. Symphonies, no. 9, op. 95, E minor.

Contains (work): Zwilich, Ellen Taaffe, 1939- Avanti!

Contains (work): Shostakovich, Dmitriĭ Dmitrievich, 1906-1975. Symphonies, no. 5, op. 47, D minor.

Publication Date:

2013

Publication Information:

[Franklin, Tennessee] : Naxos, 2013.

Physical Description:

1 videodisc (114 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Abstract:

Viewers have a front row seat to the world's greatest music, performed by top players chosen from over 30 great American orchestras, and conducted by Gerard Schwarz. The programs feature complete performances of popular masterpieces and world premieres of new works by leading American composers. Filmed in high-definition during a once-a-year 'summit' in New York's historic Grand Ballroom at Manhattan Center, the All-Star Orchestra celebrates the symphonic experience in the 21st century.

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Performers:

All-Star Orchestra ; Gerard Schwarz, music director & conductor.

Contents:

Program 3. The new world and its music. Opening ; Introduction to Dvořák's Symphony no. 9 ; Symphony no. 9 in E minor, op. 95, B. 178 'From the new world' / Dvořák ; Introduction to Ellen Taaffe Zwilich's Avanti! ; Avanti / Zwilich -- Program 4. Politics and art. Opening ; Introduction to Shostakovich's Symphony no. 5 ; Symphony no. 5 in D minor, op. 47 / Shostakovich.

Technical Details:

DVD; NTSC, region code 0; widescreen (16:9); Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, PCM stereo.

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Language:

English

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All-Star Orchestra, performer.