Gergiev Conducts Brahms Ein Deutsches Requiem DVD BIS Rotterdam Philharmonic

Title: Gergiev Conducts Brahms — Ein Deutsches Requiem

Label: BIS Records AB (Sweden)

Catalog Number: BIS-DVD-1750

Format: DVD — Region 0 (All Regions / Worldwide) — NTSC 16:9 anamorphic

Audio: Stereo — Linear PCM

Runtime: 79 minutes 28 seconds

Publisher website: www.bis.se

Performers:

Conductor: Valery Gergiev

Soprano: Solveig Kringelborn

Baritone: Mariusz Kwiecień

Swedish Radio Choir

Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra

Recording:

Recorded live at Valery Gergiev's final concert as Music Director and Chief Conductor of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra — May 25, 2008, de Doelen Concert Hall, Rotterdam. Produced in collaboration with Rotterdams Philharmonisch, Moois magazine, BKL, and Fine Sound Productions.

Condition:

Two copies present. Images 3–4 show a copy with original shrink wrap intact — sealed. Image 5 shows an open CIB copy with disc confirmed present and appearing clean; the interior art/insert is confirmed present. Both cases appear in good condition with no visible cracks.

Content:

Brahms' Ein Deutsches Requiem (A German Requiem), Op. 45 — one of the most celebrated large-scale choral works in the orchestral repertoire. This performance captures a historically significant occasion: Gergiev's farewell concert as chief conductor of the Rotterdam Philharmonic, with internationally acclaimed soloists Kringelborn and Kwiecień alongside the Swedish Radio Choir. A notable document for classical collectors and Gergiev enthusiasts.

Region / Compatibility Note:

Region 0 — All Regions. NTSC format. The back cover explicitly states: "This all-regions NTSC disc is designed for worldwide playback. In PAL regions (e.g. Europe, Australasia & Africa) ensure your DVD player and TV are PAL/NTSC compatible." Plays on any standard DVD player globally.