European Concert 2002 - Berliner Philharmoniker - Claddio Abbado (Wide Screen)

Advantages: Fascinating insight into a very private conductor
Disadvantages: One always wants more concert clips in DVDs like this...

...Mehta as well as many other top maestri including one of my own conducting professors.) Abbado has held some of the most important conducting jobs in the world including Music Director of La Scala Milan opera house from 1968-86, Music Director of the Vienna State Opera from 1986-91, Principal Conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra from 1979-87 and in 1989 he succeeded Herbert von Karajan as chief conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic - a post he held until 2002. Recently he has reformed the Lucerne Festival Orchestra, a unique "freelance" orchestra made up of soloists, chamber musicians and top orchestral players from around Europe, they've recorded some highly acclaimed CDs and DVDs, especially of Mahler symphonies which are amongst the highlights of Abbado's large and varied discography. In 2000, Abbado was diagnosed... Read review

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Advantages: brilliant close-up live concert footage
Disadvantages: only an hour and 20 mins long

...this dvd really is a must have.It shows brilliant close-up footage of will young at his sexiest during his 2002 concert. the vocals are amazing,and it includes as yet un-released songs, including the brilliant 'ticket to ride' a great soul sound co-written by will himself.and his version of the classic 'signed, sealed,delivered' song has got to be heard! truly outstanding! as well as the hour long live concert, the dvd also contains 20 minutes bonus backstage footage of will during his sell out tour.in this dvd will shows off his outstanding vocal talents to a tee, and he is so obviously born to perform on stage and appears very relaxed and really knows how to work the crowds.his 'dirty dancing' in a raunchy duet performed with zoe birkett should not be missed!! the video also features many songs off his first album, and will shines... Read review

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Advantages: All the goals, and great moments from European Tour
Disadvantages: All the goals AGAINST us, sending us down

...All the promise from 2000/2001 season is not carried on through to the Tractor Boys European Tour, and this VHS/DVD shows the demise of one of the most attractive footballing teams that the Premiership has seen. Showing all the highs and mainly lows of the season, as well all the goals and some interviews. It is a tidy little presentation, well worth a view if you didnt see any highlights of the season. Although I had a season ticket with the Blues, this is a good VHS to catch up and appreciate some of the good football we played. Also, I do like buying the videos and DVDs to keep a collection. Also features extended highlights from the UEFA Cup, from the three ties of Torpedo Moscow (miss of the season is in the away tie), Helidsingborg (great away win) and of course Inter Milan. Overall, a good VHS to own to recapture... Read review

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