| Classical music is
sometimes confronted with the critique of only ever repeating the same
Mozart and Beethoven concertos and symphonies over and over again -
which begs the question: Why would we want another such concert, or
another such recording? Simply because there is nothing ‘samey’ about
this release: It is an all-new image concept, with the camera flying
through the orchestra in a single shot, always moving along with where
the music is, and getting closer to the musicians than ever before. It
is an all-new audio concept, which slightly enhances whichever
instrument the camera is focusing on at any given moment, so that the
structure of the score really shines through the recording. And it is a
very exceptional location, namely an old power station on the outskirts
of Berlin that breathes the memory and imagery of Germany at the turn
of the last century. Thus, watching a classical concert becomes an
entirely new experience: You'll see more. You'll hear more. You'll feel
like you're flying through the orchestra, always being exactly where
the music is happening, with no cuts or edits to interrupt your
experience. |
