| Released for the
first time on Blu-ray Disc, this rehearsal and the performances pay
tribute to the legendary Herbert von Karajan. The recording of
Beethovens 5th from the mid-sixties offers insights into his role not
only as a leading conductor but also as a pioneer in new media and
filming techniques. Karajan, responsible for the thrilling visual
direction, chose as director the famed Henri-Georges Clouzot (Quai des
Orfèvres and Wages of Fear). The rousing interpretation of Beethovens
Ninth Symphony with the Berlin Philharmonic was recorded live on new
Years Eve, 1977 in Berlin. |
