Stars: Bratislava Symphony Orchestra, Michael Halasz, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Stephen Gunzenhauser

Summary: The beauty of Beethoven's Symphony No. 3, Eroica, and Coriolanus Overture are supplemented by the stunning visuals of the landscapes and cityscapes of Paris, Versailles, and Chartres, France. View the inspirations for the Master's music as you hear the works they inspired.

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Two of Beethoven's most powerful orchestral works, the third symphony ("Eroica") and the Coriolanus Overture, get vigorous, refined performances from the Czech and Slovak orchestras, but music is only part of this package. More important is the splendid panorama of Paris and Versailles presented for nearly an hour. While the orchestras play Beethoven's musical essays on heroism, the camera wanders from the Eiffel Tower to Notre Dame, Sacré Coeur, Les Invalides, the Bibliothèque Nationale, and the Arc de Triomphe; it browses the city's open-air markets and bookstalls, views the Seine's bridges and busy boat traffic, the city's wonderful variety of parks and fountains, its drivers and pedestrians. The pictures' flow seems correlated to the music's mood, pace, and dynamics. The "Eroica" is a logical choice for a musical journey through Paris because the Symphony No. 3was inspired by Napoleon, who shows up in portraits and memorabilia during the slow movement. --Joe McLellan

Main Language:	English
Region:	Region 0
Year:	2001
Release Date:	April 2, 2002
Certification:	Exempt.
Catalogue Number:	D V D I 1014
Keywords:	Music, Beethoven, Orchestral, Symphony, Classical, Overture, Performing, Arts, Coriolanus
Genre:	Music/Performing Arts