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| Orff - Carmina Burana/Beethoven - Symphony No. 9 | 
 enlarge | Director: Seiji Ozawa
Actors: Kathleen Battle, Thomas Allen, Frank Lopardo, Paul Groves, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
Studio: Philips
Category: DVD
List Price: $29.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 35244
Format: Dts Surround Sound, Subtitled, Color, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 134
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.7
MPN: 000250409
UPC: 044007430606
EAN: 0044007430606
ASIN: B0001Z65PS
Theatrical Release Date: 2002
Release Date: June 15, 2004
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 Outstanding Selection September 15, 2008
This is the best version of Carmina Burana I have ever seen. I saw it on a local PBS station and have been trying to find it ever since. I was delighted to discover it.
 A must have! August 17, 2008
I am a big fan of Orff's Carmina Burana; not so much of Beethoven. So I personally would have prefered that the 'Choral' Symphony was not a part of this disc. About the only connection between the two pieces is that they are both conducted by Seiji Ozawa.
That said: The performances throughout are exceptional. I first saw the performance of the Carmina Burana some years ago when it was televised on a public broadcast station. Kathleen Battle's solos are so beautiful and heartfelt that it drove me to tears of joy; and she still has that effect on me. I have owned numerous copies of the Carmina Burana; this is by far my favorite version. Although I find Beethoven's symphony to be tedious, the performance is superb.
This is a must have on the strength of the Carmina Burana alone. If you are a fan of Beethoven and his 'Choral' Symphony, then it is even more so.
What a Masterpiece? July 20, 2008
The opening theme `O Fortuna' of 'C A R M I N A B U R A N A' is possibly one of the best dramatic pieces of music ever composed and performed. This DVD as a whole is nearly perfect with the exception of video quality which is a bit low. Highly recommended.
 Carmina March 24, 2008
I love the Carmina Burana and this is a pretty good representation of it. I did not care for the Beethoven production. I am not sure that a video of the concert is necessary. While it is interesting to see the interaction of the musicians, singers and conductor I am not sure that I would order this version again.
an extraordinary sonic experience March 21, 2008
This is a great performance. The tempos are crisp and the diction clear. the DTS version produces a great auditory stage == better than PCMs or CDs. The Beethoven ninth -- paired with the Carmina Burana is also nicely done.
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