DVD:
Claudio Abbado Edition – 25 DVD Box

This edition gives an extensive overview and moving insights into Maestro Claudio Abbado’s life and many of his important projects.

Claudio Abbado called concert halls all over the world his home, founded his own festivals and orchestras and supported young musicians. What made him stand out was his unpretentious, noble character, his democratic understanding of music making and his ability to celebrate the live moment on stage.

This edition gives an extensive overview and moving insights into Maestro Claudio Abbado’s life and many of his important projects.

Includes first-ever release of the documentary “Shalom” introducing the Coro Papageno, which gives imprisoned men and women the opportunity to sing together. The DVD collection includes concert performances with the Berliner Philharmoniker, Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester, Lucerne Festival Orchestra and Orchestra Mozart.

Original title Claudio Abbado Edition – 25 DVD Box
Conductor Claudio Abbado
Orchestra / Band Berliner Philharmoniker, Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester, Lucerne Festival Orchestra and Orchestra Mozart
Soloist Martha Argerich, Barbara Bonney, Angela Gheorghiu, Rachel Harnisch, Anatoli Kocherga, Magdalena Kožená, Anna Larsson, Karita Mattila, Michael Schade, Gil Shaham, Bryn Terfel, Violeta Urmana, Ramon Vargas, Anne Sofie von Otter, Yuja Wang and many others
Duration 2.198 mins
Production year 1996 - 2014
Video format 16:9 NTSC (DVDs 3, 5, 6 in 4:3 NTSC)
Audio format PCM Stereo, DD 5.1, DTS 5.1