On the eve of its 300th birthday, St. Petersburg, Russia's fabled "window to Europe", celebrates this anniversary presenting a gala of distinguished musical art featuring Anna Netrebko, Dimitri Hvorostovsky, Mischa Maisky and many others. Yuri Temirkanov conducts one of the oldest Russian symphonic ensemble: the St Petersburg Philharmonic.
Repertoire
Tchaikovsky: Meditation for violin and orchestra; “Polonaise” from the Opera Eugen Onegin; “Ya vas liubliu” from Pique Dame; Saint-Saens:Introduction und Rondo capriccioso for violin and orchestra; Ravel: Piano Concerto in D Major;
Facts DVD Blu-ray
Item number
2053408
UPC number
880242534088
Region code
0
Picture format
NTSC 16:9
Sound format
PCM Stereo
PCM 5.1
Dolby Digital 2.1
Release
Total running time
112 mins
Subtitles
English, German, French, Spanish, Italian
Booklet notes
English, French, German
No. of discs
1
Recording
2003