Gil Shaham Movies

Recorded live at the Teatro Massimo in Palermo, Italy, c. May 2002, this EuroArts release features orchestral interpretations by the Berlin Philharmonic of three classical masterworks: Ludwig von Beethoven's Egmont Overture, Op. 44; Antonín Dvorák's Symphony No. 9, Op. 95, subtitled "From the New World"; and Giuseppi Verdi's Overture to 'I Vespri Siciliani'. Universally acclaimed violinist Gil Shaham also makes an appearance on the Palermo stage, performing Johannes Brahms's Violin Concerto, Op. 77. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

This musical release from the Berliner Philharmoniker under the conduction of Claudio Abbado captures a live performance by the ensemble, recorded at the annual European Concert in 2002 at the Teatro Massimo in Palermo, in commemoration the orchestra's anniversary. The concert features pieces by Beethoven, Brahms, Dvorak, and Verdi. ~ Cammila Collar, Rovi