The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and Mariss Jansons joined by a cast of great soloists and the famous Netherlands Radio Choir (Groot Omroepkoor) performing Beethoven’s 9th Symphony at the main hall of the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam.
Roberto Devereux – Dynamic
Tragedia Lirica in three acts, Libretto by Salvadore Cammarano
La Cambiale di matrimonio
Created by Luigi Squarzina and revived by Giovanno Scandella, with scenes and costumes by Giovanni Agostinacci, this Pesaro production can count on a cast with well-established singers.
Luisa Miller – Dynamic
Recording of a live performance at Teatro La Fenice, Venice. Darina Takova brings a warm rounded tone to Luisa, and negotiates both the character’s tenderness and passion with dramatic conviction and persuasive musicality. Giuseppe Sabbatini’s Rodolfo makes a strong match for Takova, with a secure, colorful tenor and a dramatically compelling presence. As Walter and Wurm, baritone Alexander Vinogradov and bass Artjun Kotchinian create thrillingly villainous characters with their dark, powerful voices. Mezzo Ursula Ferri sings with richness and depth as Federica. The orchestra and chorus, led by Maurizio Benini, perform with real urgency, and Benini’s flexible tempos drive the tragedy inexorably toward its devastating climax.
Boris Berezovsky – Pianist and Virtuoso
The Russian Pianist Boris Berezovsky is one of the most virtuous Piano Interpreter of our times. One can tell that for him the borders of keyboard possibilities have not yet been reached. Boris Berezovsky bought attention to himself with his daring dexterity at the 1990 International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow. He won the Gold Medal straight off. The film accompanies Boris Berezovsky on his musical journey. The Artist Boris Berezovsky drives through the nightly Yekaterinburg, as a passionate player he goes to the casino and improvises along with a little Band in a Jazz Club.
Berlin Opera Night 2006
Each year, the traditional Festive Opera Gala combines real musical delight and the joy of charity. The gala, which is organised for the benefit of the German AIDS-Fund, has for years been one of the social highlights on the German agenda. The soloists of the 2006 Gala are Daniela Barcellona, Isabel Bayrakdarian, Marius Brenciu, Malena Ernman, Soile Isokoski, Klaus Florian Vogt, Thomas Quasthoff, Maria Virginia Savastano, Violeta Urmana and Ramon Vargas.
Compaña Maria Serrano plays AVO Session
The Compañía Maria Serrano and their current ‘FlamenTango’ project is bound to set the ‘Elegant Gypsy’s’ soul aflame. Accompanied by four musicians and the singers Juan Cantarote and Immaculada Rivero, Maria Serrano and her partners Antonio Granjero and Javier Soriano meet the Argentinean tango-couple Romina Godoy and Milton Homann for a firework of sensuality and power, melancholy and happiness.
Simphiwe Dana plays Avo Session
Simphiwe Dana, whose debut album ‘Zandisile’ is one of the hottest things in world music, was born in South Africa. Her influences range from soul and gospel to jazz and hip-hop and she also cites legendary jazz singers such as Lena Horne and SarahVaughan as role models. And even before her album has been released in Europe she scooped up the awards for ‘Best Newcomer’ and ‘Best Jazz Vocal Album’ at the South African Music Awards.
Ute Lemper plays Avo Session – Live in Switzerland
Ute Lemper is an international star. London, Paris and New York are all at her feet. The German singer, dancer and actress first came to prominence in musicals. She began her career in German-speaking countries with a role in «Cats». She then caused a sensation as Sally Bowles in ‘Cabaret’ and finally took London and New York by storm as Velma in ‘Chicago’.