DVD Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 2 - Lobgesang

Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 2 - Lobgesang

Recorded live at the Gewandhaus, Leipzig, 2-3 September 2005

Riccardo Chailly's inaugural concert as Kapellmeister of the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra capturing the full atmosphere of a unique musical occasion.
A feast of Mendelssohn from the orchestra the composer founded.
Includes an overwhelming performance of Mendelssohn's Second Symphony "Lobgesang" with its celebratory choral last movement in a new edition, as well as the ever-popular overture "A Midsummer Night's Dream" - also in a new edition.
Outstanding vocal soloists including Anne Schwanewilms and Peter Seiffert.
The Gewandhaus Orchestra can look back with pride today at a history of over 250 years. It has made music history and evolved into one of the world's best-known and most renowned orchestras.
Brand new recording - state-of-the-art quality.

Bonus Film: Chailly in Leipzig - The Gewandhaus Orchestra welcomes its new Kapellmeister

Picture Format: NTSC 16:9 anamorphic
Sound Formats: PCM Stereo Dolby Digital 5.1 DTS 5.1
Region Code: 0
Subtitles: English, German, French, Spanish
Booklet Notes: English, German, French
Running Time: 121 mins - 113 mins (Performance) + 8 mins Bonus (Chailly in Leipzig)