Beethoven: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 61
Synopsis
Premiered in 1806, Beethoven’s Violin Concerto in D Major paved the way for three great violin concertos of the 19th and 20th centuries: Brahms, Tchaikovsky, and Sibelius. Extremely expressive and astonishing in it emotional scope, the work nonetheless received an ambivalent response at its premiere. Renowned for his knowledge of Beethoven’s oeuvre, the conductor Herbert von Karajan and the Berliner Philharmoniker are joined by the virtuoso violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter for a masterful performance.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 26, 1999
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ernst Wild
- Original Title
- Beethoven: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 61
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ernst Wild
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Ernst Wild
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beethoven: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 61
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What is Beethoven: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 61 about?
Premiered in 1806, Beethoven’s Violin Concerto in D Major paved the way for three great violin concertos of the 19th and 20th centuries: Brahms, Tchaikovsky, and Sibelius. Extremely expressive and astonishing in it emotional scope, the work nonetheless received an ambivalent response at its premiere. Renowned for his knowledge of Beethoven’s oeuvre, the conductor Herbert von Karajan and the Berliner Philharmoniker are joined by the virtuoso violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter for a masterful performance.
Who directed Beethoven: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 61?
Beethoven: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 61 was directed by Ernst Wild.
Who stars in Beethoven: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 61?
The principal cast of Beethoven: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 61 includes Herbert von Karajan, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Berlin Philharmonic.
When was Beethoven: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 61 released and how long is it?
Beethoven: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 61 was released in 1984 with a total runtime of Unknown.