ALL-STAR ORCHESTRA (THE): Program 11: A Hero's Life in Music / Program 12: Mozart and a World Premiere (G. Schwarz)
Soloist:
Bilger, David
Soloist:
Kim, David
Soloist:
Meyers, Anne Akiko
Soloist:
Ralske, Erik
Orchestra:
All-Star Orchestra, The
Conductor:
Schwarz, Gerard
Composer:
Strauss, Richard
Composer:
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
Composer:
Jones, Samuel
Venue: Great Hall, Purchase College Performing Arts Center, New York
Date of Concert: 08-2014
Playing Time: 01:53:33
Television Director:
Azar, Habib
Catalogue Number: 2.110371
UPC: 747313537150
The All-Star Orchestra gives you a front row seat to the world's greatest music, performed by top players chosen from over 30 great American orchestras, and conducted by Gerard Schwarz. The programs feature complete performances of popular masterpieces and world premieres of new works by leading American composers. Filmed in High-Definition with 19 cameras during a once-a-year 'summit' in New York's historic Grand Ballroom at Manhattan Center, the All-Star Orchestra celebrates the symphonic experience in the 21st century.
Program 11: A Hero's Life in Music
Strauss' orchestral autobiography from 1899 is unique documentary in music, scored for extra-large orchestra - a sonic spectacular, and a showcase for the All-Star musicians. In this highly pictorial music, the listener follows the Hero as he asserts his independence, falls in love, confronts his critics, engages in battle, creates a legacy of peace, and eventually comes to life's end.
Program 12: Mozart and A World Premiere
Mozart's magical Posthorn Serenade is paired with the world-premiere of Samuel Jones' Violin Concerto with Anne Akiko Meyers performing on the legendary Vieuxtemps Guarneri del Gesu violin. This rare event showcases the collaboration between composer, soloist, and conductor in bringing a brand-new concerto to life.
