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Margarita Hohenrieder

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“The Giant”: A Passionate Performance by Rising Star Fabio LuisiFabio Luisi, a rising star from Italy, was appointed Music Director of the Dresden State Opera in September 2007. Since taking office, he has led the State Opera on a tour of Japan and conducted concert tours with the orchestra. This DVD features live footage from the Munich Gastspiel, a stop on their European tour in April 2008. Mahlers Titan is an intensely passionate performance that leaves the listener with a profound sense of satisfaction. Yet, without losing the beautiful resonance of the Dresden orchestra or the works inherent musical freshness, the performance overflows with vibrant sensibility. The orchestras beautiful sound, fluid phrasing, and Luigis focused and powerful conducting are a must-hear. The DVD also features Margarita Heenleder as soloist in Beethovens Piano Concerto No. 1. Her performance is clear a