Stars: Jeno Jando, Concentus Hungaricus, Andras Ligeti

Summary: This unique video series, NAXOS MUSICAL JOURNEY, recognizes the impact of setting and natural beauty on the creative mind, and pays tribute to that by combining gorgeous classical music with a visual tour of the landscape which inspired its creation. The city of Salzburg, Austria is renowned as the birthplace of the legendary composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, but it is also known for its calming natural beauty and regal architecture. This video takes the viewer on a tour of the city, making sure not to miss Lake Weissensee, the beautiful cathedrals, and the Mirabell Palace Gardens -- while providing a complementary audio soundtrack of Mozart's two inspiring piano concertos, No. 13 and 20.

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This Naxos Musical Journeytravels straight to the heart of two of Mozart's most sublime compositions--the Piano Concertos Nos. 13 and 20--by showing the maestro's birthplace, Salzburg, in all its beauty and splendour. The performances by soloist Jeno Jando and Concentus Hungaricus led by conductor Andras Ligeti (taken from a Naxos audio CD), are most appealing, and the music is a wonderful accompaniment to the glorious footage of Salzburg and its environs. Highlights of this spectacular travelogue include the Mozart Museum; the composer's boyhood home; and, from the surrounding countryside, the Lake Weissensee resort and the ever-awesome Alps. Only a soundtrack of Mozart's music could be the equal of such stunning visuals. Lone quibble: the disc's "travel notes" (briefly describing places "visited" during each concerto's movement) would be more helpful if they could be accessed while viewing the programme. --Kevin Filipski

Main Language:	English
Region:	Region 0
Year:	2001
Release Date:	February 4, 2002
Certification:	Exempt.
Catalogue Number:	D V D I 1009
Keywords:	Music, Concerto, Mozart, Orchestral, Piano, Classical, Performing, Arts, K
Genre:	Music/Performing Arts