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Beethoven Virus Soundtracks : The Classics Vol. 2 (MBC TV Drama)
Beethoven Virus Soundtracks : The Classics Vol. 2 (MBC TV Drama)
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July 23, 2010 Great Classical CollectionThe tracks included in these albums are not those pieces which were played by the actual "orchestra" in the show (which would seem logical because it's composed of actors playing musicians). But rather, Beethoven Virus: The Classics CDs are a compilation of classical tracks which were used in the series, either as a part of the background music, bits that the "orchestra" played in the rehearsals and concerts, or tracks that might have inspired the producers and writers to make the show. For example, one may recognize Morricone's Gabriel's Oboe as that particular piece the orchestra was performing when Du Ru Mi suddenly loses her hearing or Faure's Pavane as the score rendered during one of the orchestra's auditions.
What's particularly great about these albums is that the pieces were played by no less than prominent and accomplished international ensembles such as the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra or London Symphony Orchestra and the quality of their performance is excellent and top-notch.
Overall, this is a great collection for long-time lovers of classical music or for those who are just starting out to be fans of the classical genre. :-)
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Queen Seon Duk Vol. 1 of 3 (DVD) (8-Disc) (English Subtitled) (MBC TV Series) (First Press Limited Edition) (Korea Version)
Queen Seon Duk Vol. 1 of 3 (DVD) (8-Disc) (English Subtitled) (MBC TV Series) (First Press Limited Edition) (Korea Version) DVD Region 3
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July 18, 2010 Awesome Epic!!!I must say that I'm certainly envious of the Koreans because they could produce an epic TV show such as this. I should first mention the score because I think one of the most crucial elements in movie making is the music's ability to effectively render the film's atmosphere and the character's emotions in the absence of dialogue and Queen Seon Deok (QSD) does not fail on this. The score is indeed haunting and beautiful.
Like an epic movie, QSD's sets are extravagant and grandiose, the sceneries are breath-taking, the Asian-style sword fights are fast-paced, and the colorful period costumes are a visual feast in the eyes. The first couple of episodes depict QSD's childhood and how Deokman (that's QSD's childhood name) grew up to be intelligent, brave, and street-smart.
I must mention that I really love the chemistry between Lee Yo-Won (Deokman) and Uhm Tae Woong (Yushin). Every time they banter, my television screen lightens up. :)
All in all, an awesome epic drama everyone should watch!
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Beethoven Virus (DVD) (Multi-audio) (MBC TV Drama) (Taiwan Version)
Beethoven Virus (DVD) (Multi-audio) (MBC TV Drama) (Taiwan Version) DVD Region 3
(1)Our Price: US$61.99Usually ships within 7 - 14 daysRelated promotions:July 17, 2010 Beautiful and Inspiring!!I must admit I was a little bit late catching up with the Korean Wave although it has already hit our shores pretty much several years ago starting with shows like Lovers in Paris which I watched mainly (albeit sporadically) because it featured beautiful scenes of France. I'm not really a fan of melodramas especially those glacially-paced ones. Heck, even Grey's Anatomy makes me nauseous sometimes.
A couple of months ago, I tried watching Beethoven Virus and I was instantly hooked. I used to play the piano as a kid and I love listening to classical music when solving calculus problems or writing essays in the pretext that it would somehow make me smarter. Initially, I would just watch the show's rehearsal and orchestral clips (their renditions of Gabriel's Oboe, William Tell Overture, and Beethoven's Ninth symphony are a must-see!!) and then switch the remote to other channels during the drama scenes. Eventually, I had to watch whole episodes in order to understand the emotion and tension among and between the orchestra members. I'm very glad I decided to give this Korean TV series a try because not only did it re-introduce me to classical music but I got to understand the dynamics of how the orchestra works, how it functions as a single unit albeit the multitude instruments, and the indispensable role each member has to play in order to make harmony and beautiful music together. And I must mention that the score itself is captivating and simply gorgeous. I also like the fact that the maestro (played wonderfuly by Kim Myung Min) would give little lectures about classical music. His sardonic dry wit and sharp tongue would usually upset his orchestra members but this is a man who cares about his orchestra deeply and passionately. The depiction of classical music and the lives and struggles of its musicians to find their place once more in this pop-dominated world which has seemingly rendered them obsolete is equally heartfelt and inspiring. Of course, no Korean drama would exist without some form of romantic tension between the leads but I like the fact that the writers made it sweet and simple although the resolution of the aforementioned romance during the finale made me swoon (hee.. hee..)
I'm really thankful that Beethoven Virus has re-introduced me to Korean drama. I'm now halfway through Queen Seon Deok and I'm thinking of watching other more Korean series after I'm done. 100+ stars!! :)
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Kim Myung Min's Classics Maestro
Kim Myung Min's Classics Maestro
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Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1 in B flat minor Op. 23 I: Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso (opening) (3:21)
Horacio Gutiérrez (piano)
London Symphony Orchestra/André Previn
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Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor I: Allegro ma non tanto (opening) (2:50)
Mikhail Rudy (piano)
St. Petesburg Philharmonic Orchestra/Mariss Jansons
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Mozart: Horn Concerto No. 4 in E flat K. 495 III: Rondo (Allegro vivace) (3:34)
Barry Tuckwell (horn)
Academy of St. Martin in the Fields/Sir Neville Marriner
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Mozart: Flute & Harp Concerto in C, K. 299 II: Andantino(extract) (3:58)
James Golway (flute)
Fritz Helmis (harp)
Berliner Philharmoniker/Herbert von Karajan
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Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E Minor Op. 64 II: Andantino(extract) (4:27)
Yehudi Menuhin (violin)
Philharmonic Orchestra/Efrem Kurtz
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Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez II: Adagio (opening) (4:44)
Julian Bream (guitar)
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra/Sir Simon Rattle
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Rachmaninov: Rhapsody of a Theme of Paganini Variation 18 (2:57)
Cecille Ousset (piano)
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra / Sir Simon Rattle
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Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 2 in CMinor Op. 18 II: Adagio sostenuto (opening) (4:28)
Cecille Ousset (piano)
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra / Sir Simon Rattle
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Vivaldi: 'The Four Seasons' No. 4 Winter II: Largo (2:00)
Anne-Sophie Mutter (violin)
Wiener Philharmoniker / Herbert von Karajan
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J.S. Bach: Keyboard Concerto No. 5 in F minor BWV 1056 II: Largo (3:24)
Andrei Gavrilov (piano)
Academy of St. Martin in the Fields / Sir Neville Marriner
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Beethoven: piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat Op. 73 'Emperor' II: Adagio un poco mosso (extract) (5:19)
Walter Giesking (piano)
Philharmonic Orchestra / Alceo Galliera
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Vivaldi: The Four Seasons' No. 2 Summer III: Presto (2:43)
Anne-Sophie Mutter (violin)
Wiener Philharmoniker / Herbert von Karajan
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Sarasate: Zigeunerweisen Op. 20 (7:46)
Anne-Sophie Mutter (violin)
Orchestre National de France / Seiji Ozawa
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Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor K. 466 II: Romanze(exact) (6:14)
Annie Fischer (piano)
Philharmonia Orchestra / Sir Adrian Boult
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Mozart: Clarinet Concerto in A major II: Adagio (8:08)
Bernhard Walton (clarinet)
Philharmonia Orchestra / Herbert von Karajan
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Kim Myung Min's Classics Maestro
Kim Myung Min's Classics Maestro
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Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C minor Op. 67 I: Allegro con brio (6:32)
Philharmonia Orchestra/Kurt Sanderling
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Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D minor 'Choral' Op. 125 'Ode to Joy' (3:19)
James Morris(bass)
The Westminster Choir
Philadelphia Orchestra/Riccardo Muti
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J. Strauss I: Radezky March (2:51)
Wiener Johann Strauss Orchestra/Willi Boskovsky
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Elgar: Pomp and Circumstance March No.1 (conclusion) (2:34)
Royal Choral Society
London Philharmonic Orchestra/Andrew Davis
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Dvorak: Symphony No. 9 'From the New World' II: Largo (opening) (4:43)
Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra/Mariss Jansons
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J. Strauss II: An der Schönen blauen Donau Op. 314 (extract) (4:35)
Berliner Philharmoniker/Herbert von Karajan
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Shostakovich: Jazz Suite No. 2 - Waltz No. 2 (3:43)
Philadelphia Orchestra/Mariss Jansons
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Wagner: Die Walküre - The Ride of the Valkyries (4:45)
Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra/Mariss Jansons
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Rimsky-Korsakov: The Tale of Tsar Saltan - The Flight of the Bumble Bee (1:22)
Academy of St. Martin in the Fields/Sir Neville Marriner
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Ravel: Bolero (conclusion) (5:15)
London Symphony Orchestra/Andre Previn
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Rossini: William Tell Overture (conclusion) (3:09)
Philadelphia Orchestra/Riccardo Muti
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Mozart: Symphony Nr. 40 in G minor, K. 550 I Molto allegro (7:41)
Berliner Philharmoniker/Herbert von Karajan
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Schubert: Symphony No. 8 in B minor, D. 759 'Unfinished' I: Allegro moderato (opening) (4:06)
Berliner Philharmoniker/Herbert von Karajan
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Smetana: 'Má vlast'/Vltava (opening) (5:23)
Berliner Philharmoniker/Herbert von Karajan
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Tchaikovsky: 'Swan Lake' Scene (Act II) (2:41)
Berliner Philharmoniker/Herbert von Karajan
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