Product Details

• Format: Classical, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: French (PCM)
• Subtitles: English, French
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Euroarts
• DVD Release Date: February 22, 2005
• Run Time: 129 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0006M4ROW
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #109,965 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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GERSHWIN NIGHT - DVD Movie

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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very entertaining and special performance..., February 28, 2005

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Young Seok Park "yspak" (Seoul, Korea) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Gershwin Night (DVD)

In this special concert, such popular Gershwin works as 'An American in Paris', 'Rhapsody in Blue' and 'Concerto in F'
were performed by Berlin philharmonic (conductor: Seiji Ozawa) and Marcus Roberts Trio led by Marcus Roberts, one of the most renowned jazz pianists.

Except the first one, the other two were arranged by Marcus Roberts especially for the solo piano parts, and the rendition is actually far from the Gershwin's original. They sound a lot more jazzy than classical. Some might say "This is not what I expected!" because they are different that we have heard. I admit that three too long solo parts by the trio ruined the essence of the 'Rhapsody in Blue'. To me, however, the concert was still very enjoyable and entertainig maybe because I like jazz too. Marcus' piano was so great and sweet to listened to. (He's blind, by the way.) The trio also played "I got Rhythm" in their style.

I think this concert is a special treat from both the world's finest orchestra Berlin Phil and the trio. This kind of concert is not usual at all. It is like "once-in-a-life-time concert". It was also fun to watch the Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa, whose facial expressions were sometimes humorous and funny. I also liked the atmosphere of the open-air theater of the Berlin Waldbuhne. Camera work is not perfect but great. In extra feature "They Got Rhythm", Marcus Roberts Trio is introduced in details. Sound formats include DD 5.1, DTS 5.1, PCM stereo. Sound/video quality is excellent.

I recommend to any music lovers except those who want a pure classical performance.

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you like Gershwin, you'll LOVE this DVD, December 9, 2006

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Emma Rae Hatch (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Gershwin Night (DVD)

I loved everything about this DVD and I think Gershwin would have too. His love for and knowledge of both jazz and classical music is apparent in all of his music. So.. as I said, I loved everything about this DVD... the orchestra is phenomenal, Seiji Ozawa is superb, and the Marcus Roberts Trio...well what can I say? They infuse the music with rhythmic power and sheer joy. I've seen this group on stage and their sound is so cohesive and powerful that it's evident that these guys (Marcus Roberts, Jason Marsalis, Roland Guerin) love to play together. Sometimes a recording disappoints after hearing a group like this live, but not here. If you love jazz and/or classical music, I rush right out to buy this DVD.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Gershwin Night, December 9, 2011

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Allmelange - See all my reviews

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This review is from: A Gershwin Night (DVD)

I purchased this dvd as a gift for a family member who had been talking about this performance he saw for over 1 yr. Needless to say he was extremely happy when I gave him the dvd. I was extremely happy that I was able to find it at Amazon.com Many Thanks