Conservatory

The founding of the Berliner Philharmoniker on the first of May in 1882 is annually celebrated with a concert in a European city of cultural significance. For newly released EUROPAKONZERT Blu-ray Discs all recordings were lovingly restored and converted to High Definition Video. Performing in 2008 in Moscow’s renowned Tchaikovsky Conservatory, the orchestra under the baton of Sir Simon Rattle presented in an outstanding performance works by Beethoven, Stravinsky and Bruch, whose Violin Concerto featured one of today’s most fascinating artists, the Russian violinist Vadim Repin.

A compelling performance… "Recorded live in the Great Hall of the Tchaikovsky State Conservatory at the 1st and 2nd rounds of the XI International Tchaikovsky Competition" in June 1998… by one of the era's most talented musicians. In his too-short life and altogether too-brief career, Mr. Sultanov engendered controversy and conflict in the music world with his take-no-prisoners style that demanded complete surrender, enchanting many and offending others, and, as a result, he was unfairly denied the acclaim and honors for which he strove, which he had every right to expect from us, and which he so richly deserved. In every performance (now, alas, recorded only), he offers a precious gift, as if to say, each time, "Here, take it, it's yours." Those who acknowledge and accept the gift are blessed by a new and greater understanding of what they hear, as though for the first time.

A series of instructional DVDs designed to inspire and educate. Each DVD gives practical advice and demonstrations with tips for successful planning and growing. Ideal for the beginner, keen amateur or horticultural student.

"The famous concert, given in the presence of soviet students, whom Glenn Gould addressed. In order to preserve the atmosphere and the didactic character of this encounter, we have chosen to publish the tape in the exact manner in which it was recorded without any editing or cuts. This explains the different intensity in the tape due to the placement of the microphones."