Europa Konzert 2001: Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14 (with music by Haydn & Mozart) [recorded in 2001] BLU-RAY

The Europa concerts are the Berliner Philharmoniker´s way of remembering the anniversary of their founding.Performing in a different European city each year, the orchestra wishes to make its contribution to European unity.2001 the concert was performed at the historic St. Irene Church in Istanbul under the direction of Mariss Jansons. St.Irene (Hagia Eirene) is the oldest church in Istanbul originating from the 4th Century. Today it is mainly used forfestivals and concerts.

Featuring Mariss Jansons, one of today's most sought-after conductors and Music Director of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Amsterdam.

Soloist Emanuel Pahud is the top flautist of his generation, praised for his ravishing sound and his effortless phrasing.

Haydn's symphony and Mozart's flute concerto are counted among the most enchanting and popular orchestral piecesof the Classical period.

Berlioz's Symphony fantastique with its amazing orchestral impact displays impressively the unequalled qualities ofthe Berlin Philharmonic.

Concert took place in the vast, breathtaking St. Irene Church in Istanbul.

BD is enhanced by an enticing 20-minute travelogue of Istanbul, in addition, there are eight minutes of "behind the scenes" footage.

Picture Format BD: NTSC - 16:9 - Documentary: SD NTSC

Disc Format: BD 25

Sounds Formats BD: PCM Stereo, DD 5.1, DTS 5.1 Region Code: All Booklet notes: English, German, French

Bonus-Subtitles: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian

Running Rime: 133 mins (105 mins-Performance; 27 mins-Bonus) FSK: 0