{"product_id":"0809478009795-celibidache-conducts-prokofiev-and-strauss-5th-symphonydeath","title":"Celibidache Conducts Prokofiev and Strauss: 5th Symphony\/Death...","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe conductor Sergiu Celibidache was a legend in his own lifetime, mesmerising orchestras with his intensity and brilliance, both in rehearsals and in performances - which were always conducted from memory. Prokofiev's most important wartime composition, conceived as a symphony of the grandeur of the human spirit, is paired with Strauss's poetic depiction of death and transfiguration. The Celibidache Symphonic Series celebrates the historic release on DVD of rare footage of the few performances ever recorded for television.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCelibidache conducting Prokofiev's Symphony no. 5 and\u003cbr\u003eStrauss's Death and Transfiguration with the Orchestra\u003cbr\u003eSinfonica di Torino della RAI in this 1969 Turin recording. RAI's historic black and white master is faithfully restored\u003cbr\u003efor this release, with digitally re-mastered 2-track mono.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePRESS REVIEWS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\".Celibidache foregoes the work's usual sweet, playful charm for a different kind of 'classical' grace, serious yet light, and suffused with nobility. In the process he conjures inner voices and intricate rhythms that emerge with both extraordinary delicacy and convincing power. While transitions are continuous and smooth, Celi creates a kaleidoscope of shifting colours that we don’t often associate with Prokofiev.\" (classicnotes.net)\u003cbr\u003e\"Celibidache makes the most of Prokofiev's balletic moments, and has a keen sense of pacing and balance in Strauss. The sound could be more opulent, both from the orchestra, and as recorded.\u003cbr\u003e\" (BBC Music Magazine ★★★)\u003cbr\u003eOrchestra Sinfonica di Torino della RAI; Sergiu Celibidache\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCatalogue Number: OA0979D\u003cbr\u003eDate of Performance: 1970-71\u003cbr\u003eRunning Time: 77 minutes\u003cbr\u003eSound: LPCM Mono\u003cbr\u003eAspect Ratio: 4:3\u003cbr\u003eLabel: Opus Arte\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56438616424822,"sku":"0809478009795","price":21.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_199324_1114131.jpg?v=1760364567","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/0809478009795-celibidache-conducts-prokofiev-and-strauss-5th-symphonydeath","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}