Mozart: Symphonies 40 And 28 / Overtures DVD

This Naxos Musical Journey combines performances of Mozart's powerful and dramatic Symphonies Nos. 40 and 28 (by Barry Wordsworth and the Capella Istropolitana) with views of an Italian monastery and an Austrian city. To the strains of Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, viewers tour the Neustift Monastery in Southern Tyrol, Italy. Breathtaking views of the outer walls, halls, immensely ornate chapel, and extensive library abound. Missing completely are the bustling, noisy crowds so frequently encountered in real-life travel. Symphony No. 28 ushers in a change of scenery,... this time a look at the Austrian Tyrol's capital city, Innsbruck, revealing the spectacular vista of the city landscape as well as an in-depth look at some of its finest architecture. Finally, overtures from Il re pastore, Die Entfuhrung aus dem Serail, and La Clemenza di Tito are paired with contemplative views of ducks at a pond's edge and the ornate interiors and exteriors of several Austrian churches. On the DVD: Mozart's Musical Journey on disc comes with a choice of DTS 6-channel Surround Sound, Dolby Digital Surround Sound, and Dolby Digital Stereo 2.0. Additional features include repeat and shuffle play options and previews for other Naxos offerings. --Tami Horiuchi [show more]

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