Sergiu Celibidache 5 DVD Box Set

Sergiu Celibidache was one of the most charismatic, talented and fascinating conductors of all time. His profound knowledge of instrumental frequencies and acoustic science made him a genius of sound. The five titles in this magnificent box-set present him conductiong some of the most beloved pieces in the world, both in concert as well as in valuave, rarely seen rehearsal footage. He is joined by Daniel Barenboim (who dubbed him 'one of the greatest musicians i ever encountered'), Hans Kalafusz, the Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, and his beloved Munchner Philarmoniker, in an illuminating and moving set of performances.

DVD 1 Celibidache conducts Schumann and Tchaikovsky
Schumann: Piano concerto in A minor, op. 54
Tchaikovsky: Piano concerto no.1 in B flat minor, op.23

DVD 2 Celibidache conducts Brahms
Brahms: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 and 2

DVD 3 Celibidache in Rehearsal and Performance
Dvorák: Symphony No. 9 'From the New World'
Prokofiev: Symphony No. 1

DVD 4 Celibidache conducts Ravel and Debussy
Ravel: 'Bolero'; 'Alborada del gracioso'; 'Rhapsodie Espagnole'
Debussy: 'Prélude à l'Après-midi d'un faune'; Iberia

DVD 5 Celibidache in Rehearsal and Performance
Strauss: 'Till Eulenspiegel'; Rimsky-Korsakov: 'Sheherazade'.

Celibidache is accompanied on the recordings by Daniel Barenboim on piano, Hans Kalafusz on violin, the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra.