Blu-Ray Video, Christian Thielemann (conductor)
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Beethoven: Missa Solemnis in D major, Op. 123
Krassimira Stoyanova (soprano), Elīna Garanča (mezzo), Michael Schade (tenor), Franz-Josef Selig (bass)
Sächsischer Staatsopernchor Dresden & Staatskapelle Dresden, Christian Thielemann
Thielemann generally favours lively tempos and a lightness of touch. Details are clear and he elicits a remarkable luminosity from the substantial forces, making this a deeply engaging account...The... — More…
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Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 7-9
and documentaries about each Symphony
Annette Dasch (soprano), Mihoko Fujimura (alto), Piotr Beczala (tenor) & Georg Zeppenfeld (bass)
Wiener Philharmoniker, Christian Thielemann
The performances, the Vienna Philharmonic on top form, can't help sounding wonderful...oddly, it is the discussions that are the most enjoyable elements in this ambitious set. — More…
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Brahms: Ein Deutsches Requiem, Op. 45
Christine Schäfer (soprano), Christian Gerhaher (baritone)
Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, Christian Thielemann
it's a performance of great warmth, dignity and impressive power. Much of the visual interest is provided by the batonless Christian Thielemann, using his eyes and large, eloquent hands, almost... — More…
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Putting the music aside for one moment, consider the pinpoint precision of its visuals: we see the sumptuous gold decorations of Dresden's restored Semperoper; the golden polish (plus the odd... — More…
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Beethoven: The Complete Symphonies
Wiener Philharmoniker, Staatskapelle Dresden, Christian Thielemann