Seiji Ozava - Orff: Carmina Burana, Beethoven: Symphony No.9 (DVD)

This Philips DVD release (EAN 044007430606) brings together two monumental works of classical music: Carl Orff's rhythmic Carmina Burana and Ludwig van Beethoven's majestic Symphony No. 9, both conducted by the renowned Japanese maestro Seiji Ozawa. In the Carmina Burana section, performed by the Berlin Philharmonic, the star-studded vocal soloists alongside soprano Kathleen Battle feature tenor Frank Lopardo and bass Thomas Allen. Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, recorded live at the 2001 festival by Ozawa's premier Japanese ensemble, the Saito Kinen Orchestra, and the Tokyo Opera Singers, showcases a distinguished vocal quartet consisting of soprano Anne Schwanewilms, alto Barbara Dever, tenor Paul Groves, and bass Franz Hawlata. This high-caliber release offers listeners Ozawa's energetic and nuanced conducting style across two world-class ensembles and an internationally acclaimed lineup of soloists.