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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0724349284395
Format: Classical, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Label: EMI Classics
Manufacturer: EMI Classics
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: EMI Classics
Region Code: 1
Release Date: May 06, 2003
Running Time: 94 minutes
Sales Rank: 75403
Studio: EMI Classics
Customer Reviews
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Rating:  - Stokowski A Titan among 20th Century Musicians
This DVD allows one to see, as well as hear, why Leopold Stokowski is considered a titan among 20th Century musicians and perhaps the greatest conductor of all time. No one before or since can get an orchestra to play with the commitment and virtuosity achieved by Stokowski, even with less than great ensembles. But here he is conducting two great London Orchestras and the performances are astounding, especially the Schubert Unfinished Symphony, which is played with a fresh youthfulness and majesty ... Read More
Rating:  - Bad sound quality and a lot of coughing
The programme is interesting and rich. The conductor, Stokowski, was among the best in his time and will, probably, remain among the very best of all times.Therefore, this DVD has historical value. However, for those wanting to watch and listen to a nice DVD classical program there are many problems. The quality of the sound is not good and there is a lot of annoying, irritating coughing, besides other unwelcome sounds.
Rating: - Superb readings from legendary maestro Leopold Stokowski.
I bought this over the summer. I was not disappointed.
1) DVD
The quality is terrific. The sound is in stereo and is in color, which is striking because you mostly get black&white footage from the 'golden age' conductors and in mono sound. The picture is outstanding for the time it was taped. You can select individual movements or watch the whole program from start to finish. EMI did a great job on this DVD.
2) MUSIC
What we have here is documentation ... Read More
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