Claudio Abbado - The silence that follows the... - Naxos Deutschland

Zum 70. Geburtstag: "The silence that follows the music"

This film gives us unique insight into the dedication and involvement of one of the world's greatest conductors. Is is based on material shot over a two-year period observing Claudio Abbado in rehearsal and performance with three favourite orchestras.

Claudio Abbado and the Chamber Orchestra of Europe
filmed in Venice, Gran Teatro La Fenice, in February 1995 rehearsing and performing: Rossini, Overture to "Il Barbiere di Siviglia", Schubert, Symphony No. 2 B-Major, D.125,
Arnold Schönberg, Kammersinfonie No. 1 E-Major op.9

Claudio Abbado and the Berlin Philharmonic
filmed in the Festspielhaus Salzburg on the occasion of the Easter Festival, April 1995 rehearsing: Richard Strauss, Elektra (with Deborah Polaski, Karita Mattila, Marjana Lipovsek, Ferrucio Furlanetto), Beethoven, Symphony No.6 F-Major, op 68, "Pastorale"

Claudio Abbado and the Gustav Mahler Youth Orchestra
filmed in Paris, Cité de la Musique, in August 1995 rehearsing and performing: Beethoven, Concerto for piano and orchestra No.3 C-Minor, op.37 (soloist: Maria Joao Pires) Bruckner, Symphony No.9 D-Minor