Classical new release - Harmonia Mundi UK Distribution

Label: Signum Classics
File Under: Classical/Orchestral
Catalogue No: SIGDVD009
Barcode: 635212000991
MID Price
Format: 1 DVD
Packaging: digipack
Philharmonia Orchestra
Esa-Pekka Salonen [conductor]
Universe of Sound
HOLST: The Planets
TALBOT: Worlds, Stars, Systems, Infinity
Philharmonia Orchestra
Esa-Pekka Salonen
RELEASE DATE
11TH MARCH 2013
Esa-Pekka Salonen leads the Philharmonia Orchestra in a unique performance of Holst's 'The Planets Suite', captured in
High Definition by 37 cameras. This immersive experience takes the viewer to the heart of the Philharmonia as they
perform this well-loved piece, using cameras placed in a multitude of positions and angles to create an extraordinary
glimpse of the orchestra at work from within. As well as 'The Planets', the filmed performances also includes a new
commission by UK composer Joby Talbot, 'Worlds, Stars, Systems, Infinity'.
Additional features include a 'Making of' documentary feature, listening guide films for each planet, audio commentaries
from conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen and principal players of the Philharmonia.
The Philharmonia Orchestra is committed to bringing classical music to new audiences in creative and exciting ways, and
to this end has become a technological trailblazer in its adoption and adaptation of new technology. In 2010 the Re-Rite
project allowed members of the public to experience Stravinsky's 'Rite of Spring' for the first time from within the
orchestra through audio/visual projections. Their 'Universe of Sound' project from which this release stems debuted at
the Science Museum in London last year, and is set to tour the country in new installations during 2013.
Bonus Features
'Making of' documentary feature
Listening guide films for each planet
Run time: 112 mins
DVD: Region 0 (universal), DVD5
Dolby Digital 5.1, Stereo PCM
16:9, NTSC
Exempt from classification
subtitles: none
language: english